June 16, 2017 New commander for Joint Strike Fighter squadron Lt. Col. Tucker Hamilton assumed command of the 461st Flight Test Squadron during a change of command ceremony June 9 in Hangar 1830. Hamilton previously served as director of operations for the squadron. The 461st FLTS oversees developmental testing of all variants of the fifth-generation F-35
June 15, 2017 Test Pilot School graduates Class 16B Twenty officers completed the one year curriculum at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School to graduate as Class 16B June 9. Upon graduation from TPS, Class 16B includes 11 experimental test pilots, seven flight test engineers, one experimental remotely piloted aircraft operator and one experimental
June 15, 2017 Air Force’s first virtual medical appointments conducted here The 412th Medical Group conducted the U.S. Air Force’s first Air Force Medical Service Virtual Appointment recently when a patient consulted with a provider via virtual appointment, rather than an in-person appointment.The 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Flight Medicine Clinic initiated the
June 15, 2017 Top local brass meet at Edwards for annual Mojave Commanders’ Summit Military leaders and stakeholders from around the region met at the Airman and Family Readiness Center June 7 for this year’s Mojave Commanders’ Summit. The summit provides a forum for military commanders around the Mojave Desert in California to exchange ideas and resolve issues affecting
June 15, 2017 This week in Edwards history On June 15, 1964, the first Douglas B-26K counter-insurgency aircraft was ferried to Edwards to begin limited Category II evaluation for the Aeronautical Systems Center. The B-26K was a modification of Korean War-era Douglas B-26Bs adapted for combat service in Vietnam and later was redesignated
June 15, 2017 31st TES to celebrate 100 years of existence The Edwards base community is invited to attend a special all-hands event at Hangar 1600 June 23. The 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron is holding its centennial celebration. Festivities will run from noon to 4 p.m. The gala will feature food, static displays and historical items, squadron
June 14, 2017 'Voice' winner launching AF tour Sundance Head, the winner of "The Voice" season 11 in December 2016, will perform at 10 U.S. Air Force installations. The free concerts are part of an Air Force Services Activity initiative to bring quality entertainment to Airmen and families.
June 14, 2017 Commentary: Security forces cracking down on speeders The community at Edwards Air Force Base has a huge problem on its hands that security forces and others are looking to rectify. There has been a large number of speeding violations cited within the past few months that has cast a dark cloud over the entire populace of the base. As we all know,
June 13, 2017 Technical workforce gets taste of everything on Edwards Leaders often say the number one asset for the U.S. military is people. The engineers and scientists who help put the world’s most advanced weapons and aircraft into the air for the world’s most powerful military ensure that the 412th Test Wing is no different. These scientist and engineers
June 9, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Maintenance Group Member: Staff Sgt. Matthew Kentgen Unit: 412th Logistics & Test Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Job Title: F-35 Joint Technical Data Verification Manager Career Goal: To make technical sergeant while also refining my technical skillsets, enabling me to become a