Aug. 3, 2017 This week in Edwards history On Aug. 2, 2006, a C-5 Galaxy taxied across a series of ramps laid out on Rogers Dry Lakebed as part of its Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program. The taxi runs tested the structural integrity and movement of the aircraft’s new engines and pylons under rough conditions.
Aug. 3, 2017 Command chief bids farewell to Team Edwards The 412th Test Wing’s command chief master sergeant has been called to another assignment after just 13 months in his position at Edwards. Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons took the position of command chief here in May, 2016, becoming the principal advisor to the 412th TW commander on matters