Edwards AFB News

  • Canadians, Tutors swing by TPS

    Right: Two Tutor CT-114s sit on Ramp 2 Sept. 23 right after landing. The Tutor is used by the Royal Canadian Air Force for primary flight training initially and then later for fighter lead-in training. They are also used for the Canadian aerial demonstration team, known as the "Snowbirds." The

  • Canuck Chinook in BAF

    A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147F Chinook became another airframe to undergo electronic warfare testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility recently. The BAF, operated by the 772nd Test Squadron, is the largest anechoic chamber in the world and can fit any aircraft inside. It provides a "free

  • CAP offers volunteer opportunities to youth, adults

    At the age of 5, a future Civil Air Patrol cadet airman already knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. Civil Air Patrol Cadet Airman Preston Hite, now 13 years old, wanted to be a U.S. military general. How he will accomplish that is up to him, but he is taking things one step at a time. Cadet

  • Capt. Joe Peterson is Warrior of the Week

    Name: Joe "Face" PetersonRank: CaptainDuty Title: chief, Flight Test SafetyUnit: 416th Flight Test SquadronHometown: Bakersfield, Calif.When did you join the Air Force? June 1998Why did you join the Air Force?I loved airplanes and wanted the challenge of an Air Force Academy education.What do you

  • 'Captain America: Divide and Conquer' available at Edwards Exchange

    Once again, the United States must rely on patriotic super hero Captain America and his allies to save the country from impending doom in the latest military - exclusive comic book from Marvel, available for free at the Edwards AFB Exchange.Written by William Harms with art by Tom Grummett, "Divide

  • Car Care Center receives updates, repairs

    With recent changes to the gas pumps at the Edwards Car Care Center, motorists should be more aware of proper fueling procedures, as there are newly installed diagnostic systems at each pump that are required by California state law. "The new in-station diagnostics emissions system is a safety

  • Car wash gets upgrade

    The Edwards Automated Car Wash, located on Fitz-Gerald Blvd. near Lancaster Blvd., has been upgraded with new equipment. The anticipated reopening is July 10. For more info, call the 412th Force Support Squadron at (661) 277-4240.

  • Career advisor helps Airmen plot career roadmap

    The Edwards Air Force Base Career Advisor wants to help. He wants to make sure Airmen at the base are given the opportunity to carefully plan out their careers.Master Sgt. Jason Greenwell serves as a Career Assistance Advisor and aims to reach out and connect with as many Airmen he can by being