Edwards AFB News

  • Not so quiet on the set

    Chief Master Sergeant Todd Simmons (left), 412th Test Wing command chief, uses social media to be sure his voice is heard far and wide Feb. 8 during a Facebook Live broadcast titled “From the Top” from the Higher Grounds internet café in the dormitory complex.Edwards top enlisted leader was joined

  • VA representative available at main clinic

    A Veterans Administration representative will be available Tuesdays from 7:30-10 a.m. at the 412th Medical Group Main Clinic. Visitors can find out about VA benefits and services that may affect them. The representative has knowledge on topics such as general benefits information, VA healthcare

  • A walk in the park

    Dog handler Staff Sgt. Grace Daniels and her partner Rolf are joined by Staff Sgt. Erick Hernandez and his partner Sasa as they simulate patrolling a roadway in deployed operations. Members of the 412th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Unit routinely train with their K-9 partners to

  • 419th offers inaugural CTF immersion tour

    The first Monday of the month is considered training day for most units at Edwards AFB. Feb. 6 was no different, but this training day offered something new to Team Edwards.   More than 60 Team Edwards members gathered at South Base for an immersion tour of the 419th Flight Test Squadron and the

  • 412th MXG recognizes 2016 maintenance pros of the year

    The 412th Maintenance Group honored its top performers for 2016 during a luncheon held Feb. 6 in Hangar 1600. Base leadership routinely acknowledges how the 412th MXG has the most diverse maintenance mission in the Air Force. The group is charged with the maintenance of 75 aircraft in 15 different

  • Dorm 2424 reopened after renovations, modern upgrades

    The official ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Dormitory 2424 took place Feb. 8, to signify the completion of its major renovation. The dorm features updated amenities constructed in an apartment-style configuration that includes 61 bedrooms arranged into 20 suites. Nineteen suites house three

  • Top performers honored at 412th TW Annual Awards

    The 412th Test Wing hosted its annual awards banquet at Hangar 1600 Feb. 3 where accolades and hardware were handed out to the wing's top performing individuals and teams. New categories to this year’s awards are Innovator of the Year and Innovation Team of the Year. The banquet was held in the

  • Deputy L.A. mayor tours Edwards

    Jeff Gorell, Los Angeles deputy mayor for Homeland Security and Public Safety, visited Edwards AFB Jan. 31. Gorell was given an orientation tour of the base that included visits to the 412th Security Forces Squadron, F-35 Integrated Test Force, 412th Electronic Warfare Group and 412th Maintenance

  • Schaefer highlights accomplishments of 412th TW at commander’s call

    Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, updated Team Edwards on test programs, highlighted recent accomplishments and thanked everyone on base for their hard work and dedication in accomplishing the mission at two commander’s calls held Feb. 1 in the base theater. “Every weapons system