Edwards AFB News

  • Top performers of 2017 unveiled at 412th TW Annual Awards Banquet

    The 412th Test Wing hosted its annual awards banquet at Hangar 1600 Feb. 9 where accolades and hardware were handed out to the wing's top performing individuals and teams. The banquet was held in the maintenance hangar with several planes on display including F-16s, an F-117 Nighthawk,

  • President nominates Schaefer for second star

    President Donald Trump nominated Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, for promotion to the rank of major general. Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced Feb. 7 the names of dozens of general and flag officers who were nominated for promotion by the president. Schaefer has served

  • State Dept. specialists travel to Edwards for passport fair

    To show their support for the military, passport specialists from the Department of State drove up the freeway from Los Angeles to conduct a passport fair for the Edwards community Feb. 6. Attendees brought their applications, passport photos and identification to the Airman and Family Readiness

  • Edwards F-35 testers nominated for prestigious aviation award

    The National Aeronautic Association named the F-35 Integrated Test Force here as one of nine organizations nominated for the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. The NAA announced all nominees in a press release Feb. 5. The trophy is awarded every year for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or

  • 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week

    Unit: 412th Test Wing Member: Airman 1st Class Shaquanna Richardson-Simmons Job Title: Administration Apprentice Career Goal: Become a medical officer (diagnostic imaging) Congratulations Airman 1st Class Shaquanna Richardson-Simmons, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Richardson-Simmons is

  • Certain officers can cross-train into OSI

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is offering a time-sensitive opportunity for certain officers to join AFOSI. They are seeking highly qualified nonrated line officers for a cross flow opportunity as a special agent at various, worldwide duty locations.Applications are due by Feb. 28

  • Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

    Did you know February is “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month?” As a mother of four, two of which are teenagers, I found myself questioning, “Is this a real issue?” Unfortunately, it is. As a matter of fact, according to www.loveisrespect.org, Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide

  • Edwards Exchange, H&R Block offer discount on tax preparation

    The Internal Revenue Service expects more than 155 million tax returns to be filed this tax season, with more than 70 percent of taxpayers receiving refunds. To take the guesswork out of filing for military members and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming up with H&R

  • AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign

    During the month of February, Air Force Materiel Command is launching its “Do You Know Your Numbers” wellness screening campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such diabetes, hypertension, and