Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Men on a hot tin roof: Benefield Anechoic Facility getting some work done

    Whether it’s made of tin or not, the roof of the Benefield Anechoic Facility is getting a makeover. The 412th Civil Engineer Group is overseeing a roof upgrade for the unique building. According to the 412th CEG, workers can be seen high above the base for roughly 45-50 days depending on heat and

  • Top local brass meet at Edwards for annual Mojave Commanders’ Summit

    Military leaders and stakeholders from around the region met at the Airman and Family Readiness Center June 7 for this year’s Mojave Commanders’ Summit.   The summit provides a forum for military commanders around the Mojave Desert in California to exchange ideas and resolve issues affecting

  • Dozens of degrees handed out at CCAF graduation

    Team Edwards held its annual Community College of the Air Force and higher education graduation ceremony May 23 at Airman and Family Readiness.   There were 40 CCAF associate degrees distributed along with two bachelor’s degrees.     The ceremony was presided over by Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th

  • KC-46 Pegasus undergoes testing in Benefield Anechoic Facility

    A KC-46A Pegasus has entered the Benefield Anechoic Facility for the first time. The new aerial refueling tanker is undergoing tests to demonstrate that it meets Federal Aviation Administration certification requirements and DOD electromagnetic environmental effects requirements for systems. These

  • 412th TW recognizes 2017 first quarter awardees

    “The Price is Right” was the theme of the 412th Test Wing 1st Quarter Awards Ceremony at the base theater May 16. Each quarterly award winner or representative got the opportunity to play a “The Price is Right”-style game to win a prize. Congratulations to all the award winners! 1st Quarter 412th