Aug. 30, 2017 Dream Chaser undergoes captive carry test at Edwards Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser underwent a captive carry test at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center today at Edwards Air Force Base. The test was part of the spacecraft’s Phase Two flight test efforts to advance the orbiter closer to space flight, according to an SNC press release. A
Aug. 30, 2017 This week in Edwards history On Aug. 29, 1947, Capt. Chuck Yeager made his first powered flight in the Bell X-1, taking the compact orange aircraft to Mach 0.85.
Aug. 29, 2017 September is National Preparedness Month Throughout September, Edwards Office of Emergency Management will be out and about with the “Spin-the-Wheel, Win-a-Prize!” game three days a week educating the Edwards community about emergency management preparedness.People can answer a question and win a prize. The events can help people learn
Aug. 28, 2017 Innovation, being ‘agile, ready, right,' key to success in FY 2018 Being “agile, ready and right” is the key to success for the Air Force’s premier test center according to Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, who held his latest commander’s call Aug. 23. Two sessions were held at the base theater to update the Edwards workforce on dozens of topics
Aug. 28, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Member: Airman 1st Class Sharon Alvarez-Soto Unit: 419th Flight Test Squadron Job Title: Aviation Resource Manager Career Goal: Alvarez-Soto graduated with an associate's degree in criminal justice prior to enlisting in the Air Force and intends to begin work on a bachelor's in forensic
Aug. 25, 2017 U.S. Air Force service member dies on Edwards AFB The U.S. Air Force is investigating the death of an Airman assigned to Edwards Air Force Base. The deceased is identified as 23-year-old Senior Airman Joseph Connors of the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., Aug.
Aug. 24, 2017 This week in Edwards history On Aug. 23, 1991, the Flags of Honor memorial was dedicated to the men and women of Edwards AFB who had come together from every state in the nation to serve their country. This memorial was donated by the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Affairs Support Group.
Aug. 24, 2017 Virtual medical appointments offered on family days The 412th Medical Group continually seeks to improve access to medical care for beneficiaries. The group has several ongoing improvement projects to increase access to appointments. For example, the number of appointments providers offer on a daily basis has been increased. Additionally, virtual
Aug. 24, 2017 Alpha Warrior tour visits Edwards Dozens of Team Edwards members gathered at the Rosburg Fitness Center Aug. 23 for a chance to test their physical prowess and compete against each other, and the clock, on an Alpha Warrior Battle Rig. The Alpha Warrior tour, an Air Force Services sponsored event, brought the Battle Rig to Edwards as