July 25, 2018 This week in Edwards history On July 25, 2000, the F-22 Combined Test Force's Raptor 02 successfully launched an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile over the China Lake Test Range. The test confirmed the F-22’s ability to launch an air-to-air missile from an internal weapons bay.
July 19, 2018 Air Force updates to AFI-36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018.
July 19, 2018 KC-46 completes flight testing required for October first aircraft delivery The KC-46 Pegasus program achieved an important milestone July 6, 2018, at Boeing Field, Seattle, with completion of the final flight tests required for first aircraft delivery planned in late October.
July 18, 2018 Teichert takes command of 412th Test Wing Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer passed the 412th Test Wing flag of leadership to Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600 at Edwards AFB, July 18. Maj. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Test Center commander, officiated the ceremony held in front of the Edwards workforce,
July 17, 2018 This week in Edwards history On July 17, 1989, the Northrop B-2 Spirit made its first flight, a two-hour sortie from U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, to Edwards Air Force Base. Northrop test pilot Bruce Hinds and Col. Richard S. Couch, the B-2 Combined Test Force director, flew the “stealth” bomber. This marked
July 11, 2018 Total Force effort brings needed improvements in two-week’s time More than 80 Airmen from across the nation joined the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron to complete three large construction projects at Edwards. The projects allowed the Airmen, mostly from Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard, to get hands-on training during their annual two-week-long
July 11, 2018 Desert tortoises up for adoption The Edwards Air Force Base Desert Tortoise Adoption Program is looking for base residents to foster captive desert tortoises. Members of the program say desert tortoises are low maintenance and make great pets. Adoptions through the program are free and no prior knowledge of reptiles is needed as
July 10, 2018 Blake becomes new commandant at U.S.A.F. Test Pilot School Col. Ryan Blake took the helm as the new commandant of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School during a change of command ceremony held in Hangar 1207 July 10. As commandant of TPS, Blake will drive the school’s strategic vision, set organizational objectives and direct a $32.5 million budget
July 9, 2018 This week in Edwards history On July 10, 1968, the high drag loading phase of the McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Category II Stability and Control evaluation was completed. The loading consisted of 10 M-117 general-purpose retarded bombs and six LAU-3A rocket launchers.
July 6, 2018 Thousands celebrate Independence Day at Summer Bash 2018 This year’s annual Summer Bash brought more than 2,500 people to Wings Field at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.