Nov. 16, 2017 What is a high performer, Alex? Answers in the form of questions highlighted the “Jeopardy” themed 412th Test Wing Third Quarter Awards ceremony held in the base theater Nov. 14. Each quarterly winner came on stage to receive their award from Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, and pick an Air Force category
Nov. 8, 2017 BAF team readying for stealth bomber testing Last November, a B-2 Spirit entered the Benefield Anechoic Facility for the first time. Photos released by the Air Force this week show the stealth bomber being backed into the BAF to undergo environmental control systems checks. According to staff members, the BAF team spent a year preparing for
Nov. 8, 2017 412th MDG promotes Lung Cancer Awareness Month with scavenger hunt November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the third Thursday of November is also when the American Cancer Society promotes their annual Great American Smokeout — the one day a year where smokers across the nation can make a plan to quit…a step toward cancer risk reduction and a healthier
Nov. 1, 2017 Recruiting efforts pay off in form of young, bright engineers Brain power is key to testing the most advanced aircraft and aircraft systems in the world. Where better to find that brain power than within the halls of the finest universities in the world. Each year, the 412th Test Engineering Group sends recruitment teams as far away as Georgia in search of
Oct. 12, 2017 Allies in the sky A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport refuels an Edwards B-52 Stratofortress in the skies over California this past September. The test sortie was conducted by members of the RAAF Air Warfare Centre Aircraft Research and Development Unit, 86 Wing and the 418th and 419th
Sept. 27, 2017 AFMC promotes avoiding job burnout awareness WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Avoiding Job Burnout Awareness Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to inform the AFMC workforce about how to avoid job burnout, and what you can do when your job begins to affect your
Sept. 20, 2017 Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018 You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE
Sept. 14, 2017 Road work project begins Effective Sept. 14 and continuing for the next three weeks, workers from the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron will execute road shoulder maintenance and repair in 1-1/2 mile increments on both inbound and outbound lanes of Rosamond Blvd. from the intersection of Lancaster and Rosamond, and from the
Aug. 15, 2017 Team Edwards recognizes 2nd quarter top performers The 412th Test Wing held its 2nd quarter awards ceremony in the base theater Aug. 7. The event was presided over by Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, along with wing interim command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Roosevelt Jones. Nineteen individuals and teams were recognized for their
July 19, 2017 New vice commander for Air Force Test Center Col. Angela Suplisson is the new vice commander of the Air Force Test Center headquartered at Edwards AFB. At the AFTC she will assist Maj. Gen. David Harris, AFTC commander, oversee a $31 billion enterprise of more than 18,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel across Edwards, Eglin Air