July 3, 2018 This week in Edwards history On July 4, 1982, Space Shuttle Columbia landed in view of President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan and some 500,000 visitors and guests. The shuttle’s fourth orbital flight was its first landing on a concrete runway and marked the end of its formal flight test program. Later that very same
June 26, 2018 416th FLTS changes hands Col. Christopher Spinelli, 412th Operations Group commander, handed the 416th Flight Test Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Scott Fann during a change of command ceremony June 1 in Hangar 1207. Fann takes over from Lt. Col. Chris Keithley. Fann was previously the deputy commander of the 412th Operations
June 25, 2018 This week in Edwards history On June 29, 1965, Capt. Joe Engle reached 280,600 feet (53 miles) in X-15 No. 3, becoming the third Air Force winged astronaut and the youngest pilot to receive astronaut wings. In this Edwards History Office file photo above, Engle is with his wife, Mary, daughter Laurie and son, Jon.
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