Edwards AFB News

  • Cain takes reins at 418th FLTS

    From left: Col. Christopher Azzano hands Lt. Col. Charles Cain the 418th Flight Test Squadron guidon as Lt. Col. Clifton Janney looks on during the squadron's change of command ceremony Nov. 5. Cain assumed the command, which oversees a test force of more than 300 military, civilian and contractors

  • Cal City VFW post refreshes flag at flying wing crash site

    North of Edwards Air Force Base and California Highway 58, a small patch of barren desert marks the final flight of one of only two Northrop YB-49s used for flight test. Remnants of the YB-49 flying-wing experimental aircraft are still strewn along the desert floor, which crashed June 5, 1948,

  • California commanders meet at Travis AFB

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Derek Salmi hosted the Department of the Air Force Installation Commander’s Caucus at Travis Air Force Base for the first time, March 5 – 6, 2024.

  • California Commanders Meet at Vandenberg SFB

    The Department of the Air Force California Installation Commanders' Caucus (DAF-CICC) convened at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on Feb. 6-7, 2025, bringing together leaders from Air and Space Force installations across the state. The forum provided a platform for commanders and senior

  • California hosts job fair for servicemembers

    The State of California's Employment Development Department is hosting "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" job and resource fair Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Warner Center Marriott Hotel, Woodland Hills, Calif. The fair is for veterans, National Guard and Reservists returning from active duty. Interested

  • Campaign teaches Airmen, families about financial trouble

    With the need to educate Edwards Airmen and their families about the importance of financial management and smart saving practices, the Airman and Family Readiness Center is spearheading the Military Saves Campaign here Feb. 24 to March 2. Military Saves is an initiative endorsed by the Department

  • Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon

    The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.

  • Can you see me now? Lakebeds 'restriped'

    Edwards Air Force Base is a prime location for flight test, but not just because of the high caliber of test pilots, engineers and maintenance professionals who train and work here. In fact, it's the natural resources like the 64.55 square miles of dry lakebeds that make the area so ideal.Each year,

  • Can you tell me how to get to 'Sesame Street?'

    The Sesame Street USO Experience for Military Families will drop by the Oasis Community Center for two shows July 28. The event is open to all military I.D. holders and their guests. The first show is at 2 p.m. and the second will be at 5 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show. The event is