June 22, 2018 Meagher assumes command of 419th FLTS The 412th Test Wing’s bomber test squadron received a new commander June 15. Lt. Col. Thomas Meagher assumed command of the 419th Flight Test Squadron during a change of command ceremony in Hanger 1210. Col. Christopher Spinelli, 412th Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony. Meagher
June 22, 2018 Harris expresses gratitude, reflects at final commander’s call Maj. Gen. David Harris took the stage at the base theater for his final Edwards AFB commander’s call as Air Force Test Center commander June 20. Harris has led AFTC for the past three years and is set to retire from the Air Force following a change-of-command ceremony scheduled for Aug. 3. After
June 20, 2018 A peak behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas Effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is possible, but many Airmen falsely think seeking medical help for PTSD will hurt their career and will not help them get better. These stigmas and misconceptions create perceived barriers, preventing Airmen from seeking care. Delaying treatment
June 18, 2018 Former 412th Test Wing vice commander Schott retires Base leadership, family and friends came together at Club Muroc to celebrate the career and accomplishments of Col. Jason Schott during his retirement ceremony June 14. The 412th Test Wing’s former vice commander retires after more than 25 years of active duty service. Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer,
June 18, 2018 This week in Edwards history: The X-5 On June 20, 1951, the Bell X-5 made its maiden flight, piloted by Bell test pilot Jean E. "Skip" Ziegler. The X-5 was the first aircraft capable of changing the sweep of its wings in flight.
June 15, 2018 Corvias Foundation awards scholarship to student from Edwards AFB Corvias Foundation, a private, charitable foundation and the charitable arm of Corvias, has been committed to supporting military families in the pursuit of higher education since 2006. This year, Corvias Foundation has awarded a college scholarship of up to $50,000 to an outstanding student from
June 14, 2018 Edwards test squadron completes Joint Strike Missile test program A team of U.S. Air Force engineers, test pilots and Norwegian government and industry personnel recently completed a large phase of testing for the Joint Strike Missile. The JSM is Norway’s advanced anti-surface warfare missile designed to be carried in the new F-35A’s internal weapons bay. The
June 13, 2018 TPS Class 17B graduates sending 26 new flight testers into world United States Air Force Test Pilot School Class 17B stood proudly before friends, families, base leadership and fellow testers in Hangar 1623 as they received their Master of Science Degree in Flight Test Engineering June 8. As each graduate crossed the stage they received the graduate plaque from
June 13, 2018 This week in Edwards history On June 13, 1962, a test team conducted the first flights of Project Rough Road, an evaluation of the short-field takeoff and landing capabilities of the production C-130B. Test aircraft were loaded to a gross weight of 101,000 lbs and subjected to a variety of hard and soft sand and clay runways.
June 12, 2018 Bundles for Babies prepare new parents for baby The Airman and Family Readiness Center educates future parents on preparing for a new baby with their Bundles for Babies class. The class is sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society and available free to all military families attached to Edwards Air Force Base. The program is held quarterly with the