Edwards AFB News

  • Air Force Plant 42 to hold AICUZ Study Public Meeting March 7

    A public meeting to discuss a recent Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) study will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the Palmdale Water District office located at 2029 E. Ave. Q in Palmdale, Calif. The purpose of the meeting is discuss the AICUZ study,

  • Air Force promotes three Edwards officers

    Multiple Edwards officers have been selected for promotion to the ranks of colonel and lieutenant colonel. Three officers stationed here were notified of their selection for promotion Dec. 7.The following were selected for promotion to the rank of colonel: Benjamin HarrisDavid Cohen The following

  • Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

    The Chief of Staff of the Air Force approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized

  • Air Force Releases Results of T-38 Accident Investigation

    An Air Force accident investigation board has determined that a failure in the rudder operating mechanism caused the crash of a T-38 aircraft on a training mission 12 miles north of Edwards AFB, Calif., on May 21, 2009. The report states the failure was most likely due to maintenance issues. Major

  • Air Force Research Laboratory launches new age in testing

    Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 at Edwards began a new phase of rocket testing with the delivery of an Upper Stage Engine Technology program turbo pump Sept 8.The pump was delivered to the AFRL's upgraded 2A rocket test stand where it will undergo a series of tests using liquid

  • Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards

    Air Force manpower and personnel officials announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to