Jan. 4, 2017 This week in Edwards flight test history On Jan. 2, 1968, two pilots assigned to Edwards escaped serious injury after they abandoned their F-111A some 25 miles southeast of the base due to an in-flight fire. They were the first aircrew to use the F-111’s emergency escape module.
Jan. 4, 2017 OSI seeks new recruits AF Office of Special Investigations is looking for Airmen to join their ranks.
Dec. 30, 2016 AMC Museum rescues historic airlifter A C-5M Super Galaxy, operated by the 709th Airlift Squadron, and an AMC Museum team traveled to Edwards Air Force Base, California Dec. 16 - 19, 2016, to transport portions of the Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar #48-0352 “Am Can Co Special” to the AMC Museum at Dover AFB for restoration and display.
Dec. 20, 2016 History in transit The twin tail sections from a disassembled C-119B “Flying Boxcar” are positioned for loading onto A C-5 Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on the flightline of Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 19. The C-5 was loaded with the majority of the disassembled aircraft for transportation
Dec. 15, 2016 A season of giving Airmen line up for some holiday dining and fellowship in the Stripes Lounge at the Oasis Community Center to take part in a holiday meal Tuesday. The holiday meal was organized and presented to the dormitory residents by Edwards Top Three and the First Sergeants Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Dec. 15, 2016 Christmas comes early for some Edwards children Brand new bicycles arrived at the Exchange parking lot Dec. 13 to be handed out to dozens of children as an early Christmas gift. Volunteers from Northrop Grumman at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, unloaded small, super hero-themed tricycles, boys’ and girls’ bikes and mountain
Dec. 15, 2016 New commander for 418th Flight Test Squadron Lt. Col. Paul Calhoun addresses the 418th Flight Test Squadron workforce Dec. 2 after assuming command during a ceremony in Hangar 1623. Calhoun is a U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduate who returns to Edwards from an assignment at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the DOD agency
Dec. 15, 2016 Edwards ALS graduates largest class ever The 412th Force Support Squadron’s Airman Leadership School ended 2016 on a high note by graduating 44 senior airmen and one civilian Dec. 8. According to 412th Test Wing leadership and ALS staff, the newest crop of graduates is one for the record books. “Class 17A was the largest class in Edwards
Dec. 15, 2016 Wanted: Volunteer income tax preparers The Edwards AFB Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming tax season. Each year, the U.S. Air Force assists military members and their families by providing free income tax preparation and filing. The upcoming tax season officially starts early February and ends April 18,
Dec. 14, 2016 Requirements outlined for registration, storage and transport of weapons on base Nearly all military members are required at some point to qualify with firearms. Many opt to own personal firearms also. But members who reside on base and own firearms are subject to certain regulations that do not apply to civilians living off base. Tech. Sgt. Michael Campbell, 412th Security