Oct. 5, 2023 USAF partners with GM Defense to successfully power aircraft with Electric Ground Power Unit WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory collaborated with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command headquarters and General Motors Defense to successfully power a KC-135 tanker aircraft with GM Defense’s Electric Ground Power
Oct. 4, 2023 Edwards AFB Builds International Partnerships, One Jump at a Time In an aerial display of international cooperation, a team of test parachutists from the 412th Operations Support Squadron at Edwards AFB recently participated in the Resolute Sentinel 2023 exercise alongside the Peruvian Armed Forces. This joint training exercise, held in the scenic landscapes of
Sept. 29, 2023 Edwards AFB Hosts Hypersonic Weapon Familiarization Training Operational crews from B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command participated in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 28.
Sept. 28, 2023 Road to Recovery: Edwards AFB Inside Runway Repairs Underway The inside runway at Edwards Air Force Base is undergoing a substantial repair, set for completion by Oct. 31. Unused since March 2022, the 75-foot-wide, 9,800-foot-long runway is finally getting the overhaul it requires.
Sept. 25, 2023 Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force Takes Delivery of First eVTOL Aircraft Joby Aviation, Inc. officially delivered its first experimental electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to the Air Force during a ceremony held at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 25. The ceremony showcased the unique multi-party collaboration between private industry, AFWERX, the
Sept. 15, 2023 412th Test Wing Hosts First-Ever Data Analysis Tool Summit The 412th Test Wing hosted a new type of first: the Data Analysis Tool Summit on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 12-13.
Sept. 11, 2023 Edwards AFB Honors the Fallen During 9/11 Memorial Run, Walk, Ruck March Members of Team Edwards participated in a 9/11 Memorial Walk, Run and Ruck March event, Sept. 11, on Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The event was hosted by the 412th Security Forces Squadron and 812th Civil Engineer Squadron.
Sept. 9, 2023 412th Test Wing leadership shares a laugh, build rapport with Airmen Edwards Air Force Base Calif.--412th Test Wing Commander Col. Douglas Wickert and Command Chief Master Sgt. Justin Stoltzfus met with Airmen in an unannounced visit to the First Sergeants’ Quarterly Dorm Dinner at Higher Grounds Café in building 2511, Sept. 7.
Aug. 31, 2023 CHPS Weight Management Challenge: Choose What You Lose During the months of September and October, the Department of the Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging personnel to get fit by making healthy changes to their lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity.
Aug. 29, 2023 Edwards AFB observes National Preparedness Month on base for 2023 National Preparedness Month has been a federally recognized month dedicated to increasing the preparedness capabilities of the American population since 2004. September was chosen as it is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and because of the significance of the events of 9/11.