Edwards AFB News

  • Fit for duty

    Staff Sgt. Andrew Travis, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (left), observes Staff Sgt. Kenroy Steele, 412th Maintenance Squadron, testing the respirator filter cartridge on a mask at the 412th MXS Fabrication Flight Jan. 23. Airmen from Bioenvironmental dropped by

  • From the ground, SPORT provides eyes for testers in the sky

    When test pilots take off from the friendly confines of Edwards they can take comfort knowing they’re not alone up there. In a dark room at Ridley Mission Control, where computer screens and monitors provide the only light, air traffic controllers track and maintain constant communication with

  • 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week

    Group: 412th Medical Group Member: Senior Airman Karen Crisostomo Unit: 412th Medical Operations Squadron Job Title: Family Health medical technician Career Goal: Obtain a registered nurse licensure Congratulations Senior Airman Karen Crisostomo, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Crisostomo

  • This week in Edwards history

    On Jan. 27, 1950, a ceremony was held in connection with Armed Forces Day to rename the base in honor of Capt. Glen W. Edwards. Edwards’ father, family members and dignitaries were in attendance at the ceremony. One interesting fact is that the original plaque had a misspelling of Capt. Edwards'

  • David Letterman drops by Edwards

    Television host and comedian David Letterman dropped by Edwards Jan. 18. The long-time TV personality was given a tour of the base by the 412th Test Wing command chief, members of the Protocol and Public Affairs offices, and Air Force Flight Test Museum.

  • 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week

    Unit: 412th Test Wing, Wing Staff Agency Member: Senior Airman Gabriel Montoya Job Title: Commander Support Staff Career Goal: Obtain a bachelor's degree and graduate from Officer Training SchoolCongratulations to Senior Airman Montoya, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Montoya was assigned

  • Fire safety guide to spring cleaning

    A good spring housecleaning can significantly help promote fire safety in your home. Spring cleaning can take on another meaning, it's the ideal time to check homes and yards for dangerous materials and unsafe conditions and spend the time to protect families and properties. Start by taking a few

  • This week in Edwards history

    On Jan. 17, 1990, NASA selected Maj. Eileen M. Collins, a student in Class 89B of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, as a space shuttle pilot candidate. Collins was the first woman to be selected for the job. Learn more about her from this NASA factsheet

  • Ways to make it through this flu season

    The flu season is in full swing and wreaking havoc across the U.S. as 46 states have reported widespread activity of the flu with no end in sight.  Many people are falling victim to a potent strain of the flu that doesn’t seem to have full coverage from the flu vaccine.  More than 70 people