Edwards AFB News

  • Base schools start class Aug. 21

    It's that time of year when children return for another school year here. Motorists are urged to remain vigilant and be on the look out for children traveling to and from school, especially the areas surrounding the schools and Fitz-Gerald Blvd.Desert Junior-Senior High School and Branch Elementary

  • 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week

    Group: 412th Maintenance GroupMember: Tech. Sgt. David M. Rafter Unit: 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronJob Title: Lead Low Observables Inspector  Career Goal: to become a premier System Program Office F-22 LO Inspector.Congratulations to Tech. Sgt. David M. Rafter, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior

  • This week in Edwards history

    On Aug. 8, 1955, the X-1A was lost after an explosion took place while still mated to its mother ship at an altitude of 30,000 feet, just 70 seconds before launch. NACA pilot Joe Walker escaped unharmed from the cockpit, whereupon the research plane was jettisoned over the bombing range. The

  • Airman recognized for peaceful end to potentially deadly situation

    After 16 years as a U.S. Air Force Security Forces member, Master Sgt. Maurice Lucas II had never needed to pull his duty weapon out of his holster while serving at his home base. That commendable streak ended Oct. 8, 2016. Then Tech. Sgt. Lucas was working as flight chief in charge of the 412th

  • Latest exercise tests base response to active shooter at high school

    A disgruntled drama student took her frustrations out on her fellow students by opening fire on them with a 9mm pistol at Desert High School’s Scorpatorium multipurpose building. Several students were shot and wounded. This was the scenario for Exercise Desert Wind 17-04, which was conducted Aug. 7

  • Defenders come home

    Seventeen members of the 412th Security Forces Squadron were officially welcomed home Aug. 4. The defenders returned from various deployments overseas. The Edwards squadron is routinely called upon to send Airmen to support military operations around the world. The group was welcomed back by 412th

  • Bicyclist killed in collision

    A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and killed at approximately 6:36 a.m. today on Edwards Air Force Base. The victim was struck while bicycling on the eastbound lane of Rosamond Boulevard.  Air Force Security Forces were first on scene.  The man was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital, where he

  • Tips for the eclipse

    On Monday, Aug. 21, a perfect lineup of the sun, moon and Earth will be visible across North America from coast to coast for the first time in 38 years. This total solar eclipse may be the most viewed eclipse ever.Locally, the eclipse will start at 9:05 a.m. and reach its maximum at 10:21 a.m. It

  • This week in Edwards history

    On Aug. 2, 2006, a C-5 Galaxy taxied across a series of ramps laid out on Rogers Dry Lakebed as part of its Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program. The taxi runs tested the structural integrity and movement of the aircraft’s new engines and pylons under rough conditions.

  • Command chief bids farewell to Team Edwards

    The 412th Test Wing’s command chief master sergeant has been called to another assignment after just 13 months in his position at Edwards. Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons took the position of command chief here in May, 2016, becoming the principal advisor to the 412th TW commander on matters