May 31, 2018 This week in Edwards history One June 1, 1951, Air Force aeromedical researcher Maj. John Stapp was strapped into a rocket sled that was poised on a 2,000 foot deceleration track at North Base. Moments later, 4,000 pounds of rocket thrust blasted him down the track and into the braking system (from 88.6 mph to a full stop in 18
May 29, 2018 Command meets its cost-savings objective for second fiscal year in a row Air Force Materiel Command captured more than $2.5 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2017, the second fiscal year in a row the command has achieved its strategic savings objective.
May 24, 2018 This week in Edwards history On May 26, 1950, the Douglas XA2D-1 Skyshark, an experimental turboprop-powered version of the company’s AD-1 Skyraider, made its first flight, flown by George Jansen. The aircraft’s turboprop engine transmitted power to two large counterrotating three-bladed propellers through a complicated
May 23, 2018 CDC breaks ground on new playground Pictured from left to right: Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander; Col. George Tromba, former 412th Mission Support Group commander; and Janice Hollen, 412th Force Support Squadron director; break ground on a new playground for the Child Development Center May 15. Construction will
May 23, 2018 Plant 42 police officers recognized for stopping gate runner Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, dropped by U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, to personally thank two U.S. Air Force Security Forces officers for their actions during an incident in April. The general presented officers Miguel Madrid and Randy Plata with test wing
May 22, 2018 AF recruiter steers effort to bring new engine to local high school Auto shop students at Quartz Hill High School have a new learning tool courtesy of the Air Force. The Lancaster, California, Air Force recruiting office spearheaded the donation of a new 2018 Nissan Versa engine, which was introduced during a small ceremony at the school May 21. Staff Sgt. Steven
May 22, 2018 2018 Military Appreciation Day shows gratitude for all retirees Military retirees and their guests visited Hangar 1210 at Edwards AFB’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day May 19. Participants had the opportunity to learn about programs and services available to all military retirees. Tables with information covering topics such as dental offices, Aetna healthcare,
May 21, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Maintenance Group Member: Airman 1st Class Tumarow Morning Unit: 412th MXG Weapons Standardization Job Title: Weapons lead crew member Career Goals: Serve overseas, become a Wing Weapons manager Congratulations Airman 1st Class Morning, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Morning
May 18, 2018 Air Force Budget Request Builds on Momentum, Addresses Great Power Competition The Air Force’s fiscal year 2019 budget request builds on momentum to restore the force after years of funding uncertainty and addresses the challenges from a great power competition, the Air Force secretary and chief of staff said.
May 18, 2018 Honorary commanders get behind-the-scene look into 412th Maintenance Group Community leaders and their guests visited Edwards AFB through the Honorary Commanders Program May 11. Every quarter, honorary commanders are invited for an exclusive look into different command groups on Edwards. This time, the honorary commanders and their guests were hosted by Col. Stephen