Dec. 5, 2011 2nd Lt. Sergio Fontanez is Warrior of the Week 2nd Lt. Sergio FontanezAcquisitions project manager, 412th Electronic Warfare Group Hometown: Ledyard, Conn.When did you join the Air Force?June 2008Why did you join? I wanted the physical and mental challenge that the Air Force provides and to make a difference in the lives of others.What do you
July 9, 2014 2nd Quarter Fighter Weapons Load Competition final one for 412th MXG commander Airmen from the 412th Maintenance Group gathered outside of Bldg. 1600 to shoot for victory at the Second Quarter Fighter Weapons Load Competition July 7. Weapons load crews from the 445th, 411th and 461st Aircraft Maintenance Units worked on their F-16, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II,
June 18, 2013 31st TES assigns squadron's first F-35 dedicated crew chiefs Since the introduction of the first crew chief, Charles Edward Taylor, who built the engine used in the Wright Flyer and helped make the first recorded human-powered flight possible, the aircraft mechanic has played an invaluable part through the advancement of aviation over the past 110 years. Here
Dec. 12, 2018 31st TES begins F-35 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation The 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron kicked off the Defense Department’s F-35 Lightning II Initial Operational Test and Evaluation with a large force employment sortie from Edwards AFB, California, Dec. 5.
Dec. 3, 2012 31st TES captures flag football championship With the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron Desert Pirates ending the regular flag football season ranked fifth and the 412th Medical Group Desert Medics ranked third, the two underdogs provided a thriller of a game for fans in attendance set to watch the 2012 Edwards flag football intramural
May 14, 2013 31st TES changes command Col. Robert Novotny (left), 53rd Test and Evaluation Group commander, and Lt. Col. Steven Tittel (right), applaud after Lt. Col. Brian O'Neill assumes command of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron during a change of command ceremony in Bldg. 1810, May 10. Tittel, who is headed towards an
Feb. 10, 2016 31st TES departs for Mountain Home AFB to conduct F-35 testing A much anticipated and important test mission for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program is underway with the "deployment" of six operational test and evaluation F-35s and more than 85 Airmen from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, which took place Feb. 8 and 9.This is the first simulated
June 3, 2009 31st TES goes foul against 412th AMXS The 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron started slowly, falling to an early deficit, but once they were able to get their bats going, they were able to steamroll their competition 32-19. "Slow pitch softball is a game of hitting," said John Miller, 412 AMXS coach. "Once we were able to get our
July 24, 2007 31st TES hosts motorcycle safety day The 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron hosted a motorcycle safety day at the Base Exchange July 18. The event was designed to bring awareness to various safety issues that arise while riding motorcycles on and off base. The lunchtime event served up briefings from the California Highway Patrol and