Edwards Air Force Base News

Innocent or guilty? Edwards students to decide Big Bad Wolf’s fate

Rachel Nichols — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:53:00 GMT

Students from West Boron Elementary School came to Edwards Air Force Base to litigate a twisted version of The Three Little Pigs on April 21.

From the Pentagon to the Mojave Desert — CE commander aims to improve life at Edwards

Giancarlo Casem — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The new 412th Civil Engineer Group commander, Col. Bradly Bucholz arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in August 2025 with a straightforward goal: “make Edwards a better place to live and work.”

Air Force Test Pilot School expands collaboration with Air University, reflects broader reach across academia and industry

Chase Kohler — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is expanding partnerships across academia, government and private industry to improve research and investments in aerospace.

STARCOM activates 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron to grow space test workforce

Brandon Kalloo Sanes, Space Training and Readiness Command Public Affairs — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command activated the 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron during a ceremony April 20, strengthening how the service develops its test and evaluation experts. Aligned under Space Delta 12, the squadron will support the education and development of Airmen and Guardians who test systems before they are fielded for operational use. The activation formalizes a mission that has grown through the Space Force’s partnership with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base.

Edwards AFB Hosts annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise

Giancarlo Casem — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:19:00 GMT

The 412th Security Forces Squadron hosted the annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise (ACTE) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 30 - April 4. The intensive event drew personnel from across the enterprise, including key participants from the base’s own 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron and 412th Maintenance Squadron and additionally members from the 61st SFS from Los Angeles Space Force Base, and the 821st Contingency Response Squadron from Travis AFB.

Don't click, do tell: Edwards validates integrated defenses

Syria McCullough — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:27:00 GMT

A sophisticated readiness exercise tested Edwards Air Force Base ability to counter complex and coordinated attacks, involving both digital and physical threats, March 30 to April 3.

Edwards hosts Collaborative Combat Aircraft exercise

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:12:00 GMT

The Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice.

Edwards welcomes inspectors for fresh look at unit performance

Laisa Leao — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:04:22 GMT

Inspectors from Air Force Materiel Command were welcomed to the base on April 13 to begin the Unit Effectiveness Inspection.

412th Test Wing Conducts CBRN Validation Exercise

Giancarlo Casem — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:38:00 GMT

The 812th Civil Engineer Squadron's Office of Emergency Management hosted a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats defense exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, in late March. The 812th CES tested more than 250 Airmen over a three-day period to validate the Airmen's skills and knowledge in operating a CBRN-degraded environment.

Raider CTF accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:39:00 GMT

A mixed active-duty and Reserve KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew from the 418th Flight Test Squadron and 370th FLTS recently refueled a 420th FLTS B-21 Raider. The milestone mission accelerates the delivery of long-range strike capability and demonstrates rapid maturation of the B-21 weapon system. All three units are Edwards based.

Flight Test Engineering Lab cements role in sharpening American airpower

Mary Kozaitis — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:12:00 GMT

Since its ribbon-cutting in late 2024, the Flight Test Engineering Lab has expanded its operational footprint, cementing its role as a key strategic asset in developing the nation's next generation of warfighting technologies.

Edwards springs to clean-up its grounds

412th Civil Engineer Squadron — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:00:34 GMT

With winter in the rearview mirror, Team Edwards is preparing to roll up its sleeves for the annual "Spring Clean-Up Week," scheduled for April 20-24. The base-wide effort aims to clear away winter debris, improve the installation's appearance and reduce potential fire hazards.

Edwards elevates living with Dorms-4-Airmen standard

Laisa Leao — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:55:00 GMT

The last vestiges of 1950s-era dormitory life are coming to an end at Edwards Air Force Base, making way for a new standard of living for unaccompanied Airmen.

Edwards opens gates to rideshare – cautiously

Laisa Leao — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:49:00 GMT

In a move designed to bridge the gap between this remote desert outpost and its surrounding communities, Edwards Air Force Base is cautiously opening its gates to rideshare services, offering a new layer of convenience for thousands of personnel while implementing strict security measures.

From Readiness to Housing, Test CC Casts Wide Net

Mike Paoli — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:44:00 GMT

Combat readiness and mission urgency. Childcare, on-base housing, schools funding and on-base amenities and service hours. The April 13-17 unit effectiveness inspection. The wing’s mission and vision, mission growth and program prioritization. All these were among a broad swath of topics discussed during the 412th Test Wing commanders call March 11.

Outdoor Rec gets new location, gives same great MWR support

Gary Hatch — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:52:48 GMT

The 412th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation equipment rentals shop has moved back to a newly renovated space in Bldg. 7211 and will celebrate with a grand reopening March 17 at 9 a.m.

Zero Tolerance bust closes four dispensaries in Rosamond

Laisa Leao — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:53:00 GMT

A multi-agency law enforcement operation led to nine arrests and the seizure of a large cache of drugs after raids on four illicit dispensaries just outside the west gate of Edwards Air Force Base.

412th Test Wing conducts large-scale deployment readiness exercise

Giancarlo Casem — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:52:00 GMT

More than 350 Airmen assigned to the 412th Test Wing participated in an intensive weeklong training exercise Feb. 23–27 designed to demonstrate the unit’s rapid response and deployment capabilities.

REDCORE: Outsmarting the attacker

Jason Schalow — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:06:00 GMT

A specialized team of cyber defenders is pioneering a proactive approach to cybersecurity, using advanced technology and full-scale training exercises to protect the 412th Test Wing's critical digital infrastructure.

Power with caution, practice electrical safety

Fire and Emergency Services Flight — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:53:00 GMT

Flipping a light switch. Plugging in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop computer. These are second nature for most of us. Electricity makes our lives easier. However, we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind.