Sept. 20, 2017 Quick learning, ‘deployed mentality’ lead to LRASM’s successful launch No test at Edwards can be considered simple, but when you add in numerous organizations with their own language and procedures, along with a test aircraft with engine problems, then that makes accomplishing the mission all that more challenging. But, those obstacles were overcome by the test
Sept. 20, 2017 AFMC commander: Agility, innovation to fuel future of AF logistics The future of Air Force logistics will find Airmen tapping into a secure digital network of archived additive manufacturing specifications, allowing for the 3D-printed creation of a weapons system component whenever and wherever needed.This agile manufacturing approach is just one way Air Force
Sept. 18, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Mission Support Group Member: Tech. Sgt. Jessica King Unit: 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron Job Title: Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Materiel Control Career Goal: Professional Military Education Instructor, Career Assistance Advisor Congratulations Tech. Sgt. Jessica King,
Sept. 14, 2017 Road work project begins Effective Sept. 14 and continuing for the next three weeks, workers from the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron will execute road shoulder maintenance and repair in 1-1/2 mile increments on both inbound and outbound lanes of Rosamond Blvd. from the intersection of Lancaster and Rosamond, and from the
Sept. 14, 2017 Colombian military officers get insight into flight test at Edwards Dozens of Republic of Colombia military officers dropped by Edwards Air Force Base for an up-close look at flight test Sept. 12. The group visited the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, the 419th Flight Test Squadron and NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. Col. Jason Schott, 412th Test Wing
Sept. 13, 2017 737 MAX in skies over Edwards A Boeing 737 MAX takes off after a touch-and-go landing at Edwards AFB. Boeing has been conducting flight tests with its fourth-generation, narrow-body 737 at Edwards recently. The company has also been testing its 787 Dreamliner here as well. Periodically, aviation industry companies are provided
Sept. 13, 2017 Defense, academia test systems for GPS denial Navigating the globe was once done using the sun, moon and stars as reference, but modern times bring modern methods, and the majority of the world now relies on GPS for its navigation needs. But what happens when GPS isn’t available? A collection of Department of Defense units and U.S.
Sept. 12, 2017 This week in Edwards history On Sept. 15, 1942, contractor personnel were removed from the Materiel Center Flight Test Site prior to the arrival of the secret XP-59 and a group of 11 Bell Aircraft Corp. employees took over the site.
Sept. 11, 2017 National Preparedness Month tip September is National Preparedness Month and the Air Force wants everyone to be prepared and have a plan. Visit the Air Force Be Ready website for tips on how to plan for emergencies.
Sept. 11, 2017 Corvias Military Living shows appreciation for military with free breakfasts On Sept. 5, Corvias Military Living, the government’s partner for privatized family housing, welcomed the Edwards community back from the Labor Day Weekend with their Breakfast On-The-Go event. Employees, signs and a bright red awning invited passersby to pull up to the Mojave Sky Community Center