Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards sets stronger PACE by enhancing human capital

    Edwards Air Force Base will host two presentations of "Professionalism – Enhancing Human Capital" from the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence at the base theater Oct. 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Oct. 13, 5-10 p.m. Both sessions will have a one-hour lunch break. As part of PACE's Character and

  • Hard work earns commission for Edwards staff sergeant

    An Airman with the 412th Medical Group was recently selected to commission as a second lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps.  Staff Sgt. DeAnn Lopez, currently serving as the group practice manager for the 412th MDG, is expected to commission and attend Commissioned Officer Training at Maxwell

  • Marine F-35 Operational Tests increases combat capability

    Three F-35B aircraft and 75 U.S. Marines from Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1 F-35B Detachment at Edwards Air Force Base , CA, along with 21 test personnel from the JSF Operational Test Team at Edwards deployed to Eglin AFB, FL., from August 9 to September 1, 2016  to complete

  • FEGLI calculator makes choosing options easier during open season

    The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program calculator helps eligible federal employees make the right choices for themselves and their families during this open season which runs until Sept. 30.   The Office of Personnel Management offers an FEGLI calculator to assist with rapid and

  • This week in Edwards flight test history

    On Sep. 24, 2010 at Edwards AFB - The 418 Flight Test Squadron concluded flight testing to evaluate modifications of the C-17 “Globemaster III” formation flight system. The system enabled pilots to monitor and fly the large transport with other C-17s at the same altitude and distance in any weather

  • Test pilot's legacy honored

    Lorrie Epling (center), daughter of test pilot Milburn G. "Mel" Apt, and her family, daughters Rachel (left) and Brisley and husband Michael, pose with museum specialist Tony Moore in front of the newly-unveiled display of Apt and Bell X-2 at the Air Force Flight Test Museum Sept. 16. Apt was a US

  • Third Master Sgt. Derrell Willson retires from Air Force

    For the third time in U.S. Air Force history, a Master Sgt. Derrell Willson has retired from the force. Master Sgt. Derrell Willson III, formerly of the 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, retired Sept. 16 in front of Bldg. 1, and in front of his father, retired Master Sgt. Derrell Willson II, and

  • Edwards first responders show support for fallen K-9 officer

    The Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department and 412th Security Forces Squadron joined first responders from across the state to honor a fallen K-9 officer from the California City Police Department Sept. 19. A memorial service was held at the Strata Center in California City’s Central Park for Ty,