May 11, 2017 Schaefer applauds Team Edwards for recent inspection, looks to path ahead The base theater was filled to maximum capacity for a commander’s call May 5 to recognize the achievements of the 412th Test Wing in the recent Capstone Unit Effectiveness Inspection that ran April 25-28. Inspectors from the Air Force Materiel Command Inspector General Team from Wright-Patterson
May 11, 2017 Police Week honors fallen officers, defenders National Police Week is a time when we honor those police officers who have sacrificed their lives in service to their communities. The event traces its history to 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a declaration designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it
May 11, 2017 Retiree Appreciation Day 2017 greets 313 guests More than 300 military retirees and their guests gathered in the Oasis Community Center here for Edwards AFB’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day May 6. Attendees were given a chance to learn about programs that affect retirees and received free services during the visit. Legal services, immunizations,
May 11, 2017 This week in Edwards flight test history On May 10, 1972, Fairchild Republic’s YA-10A Thunderbolt II made its first flight, flown by company chief test pilot Howard “Sam” Nelson. The twin-engine, twin-tailed ground attack aircraft was designed around the GAU-8 Avenger 30mm rotary cannon.
May 10, 2017 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School applications due June 16 Application packages for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School selection board are due by June 16. The board, set for July 24-26, will consider Total Force officer and civilian applicants to attend training as early as July 2018. Those interested in becoming a test pilot, test combat systems officer,
May 5, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Member: Tech. Sgt. Conner WelbornUnit: 418th Flight Test SquadronJob Title: Operations Section Chief/Flight Test Instructor LoadmasterCareer Goal: “Mentor, coach and influence Airmen through all facets of their Air Force careers to the best of my ability.”Congratulations Tech. Sgt. Conner
May 4, 2017 Raptors take out aerial targets in milestone missile tests F-22 Raptors from the 411th Flight Test Squadron completed developmental tests of air-to-air missiles against an aerial target April 18 at the Utah Test and Training Range as part of a major capability upgrade. The Raptors launched inert AIM-9 and AIM-120 missiles against multiple BQM-167A sub-scale
May 4, 2017 Leading the way Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, meets with Airman Leadership School students April 27. Schaefer takes time to visit each ALS class, which consists mainly of senior airmen who are taking their first Air Force Professional Development course. The general talked about his and the
May 4, 2017 Love is in the air: Edwards engineers get engaged at tower Edwards is known as the premier location for improving today’s military aircraft and the development of the aircraft capabilities of tomorrow, which makes U.S. air power second to none. However, when it comes to love and romance, Edwards might not be first on most people’s list. That may have
May 4, 2017 Kindergarten sign-ups Registration for the 2017-2018 kindergarten school year will be held May 16-17. Registration will take place in the Branch Elementary School multipurpose room from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. on both days. Children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2017. Any child who will have his or her fifth