Aug. 25, 2016 F-35 surges forward with record-breaking weapons tests F-35 Integrated Test Force wraps up record breaking weapons delivery accuracy testing surge
Aug. 25, 2016 Former AFMC commander talks innovation, third offset Innovation and the Third U.S. Offset Strategy were the topics brought forth by retired Air Force Gen. Gregory S. Martin, who spoke to members of Team Edwards Aug. 24 in the base theater. The 412th Test Wing and its innovation team have been encouraging new ideas and processes to pave the way for the
Aug. 25, 2016 Air Force Flight Test Museum taking in more NASA history with Phantom Eye, LLRV On June 1, 2012, Boeing's Phantom Eye prototype autonomous unmanned aircraft system made its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base as part of a NASA Armstrong (formerly Dryden) Flight Research Center project. The slow-flying Phantom Eye had a 150-foot wingspan and was powered by two
Aug. 25, 2016 This week in Edwards flight test history On Aug. 26, 1975 the McDonnell Douglas YC-15 flew from Long Beach, California, to Edwards on its first flight. The high-wing, four-engine aircraft utilized an innovative externally blown flap, propulsive-lift concept. It was the McDonnell Douglas entry into the Air Force’s Advanced Medium STOL
Aug. 24, 2016 Teen Keystone Club ready to tackle year after retreat Teens from the Edwards Air Force Base Keystone Club set out on a mission July 25 - 28 to build unit cohesion, welcome in new members and plan out community service projects and fundraising events for the 2016-17 year. Seventeen young adults traveled to Big Bear, California, to participate in
Aug. 24, 2016 412th TW civilian promoted to one-star general Dr. David Smith, 412th Test Wing Installation Support director, renews his oath of commissioned officers during a ceremony at March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley, California, Aug. 6. Smith was officially promoted to the rank of brigadier general Aug. 1. Administering the oath is Army Brig. Gen.
Aug. 23, 2016 Family Housing residents can learn about the Air Force Utility Program at town hall meetings Corvias Military Living will host a Town Hall meeting to educate families about the Department of Defense’s Resident Energy Conservation Program which encourages families to conserve energy resources. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center The
Aug. 22, 2016 5K Dash Aug. 24 The 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron is sponsoring a 5K Dash this Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 a.m. The run begins at the base track and will continue onto a running trail. For more information, or to register, contact Eugene McClelland, the 412th AMDS Health Promotions manager, at 661-277-9427 or
Aug. 19, 2016 KC-46A approved for production The KC-46A Pegasus program received Milestone C approval from Frank Kendall, the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, signaling the aircraft is ready to enter into production. Work is now underway to award the first two low rate initial production lots within the
Aug. 19, 2016 F-35 prepared to undergo chemical, biological decontamination testing After years of preparation, the 461st Flight Test Squadron and Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force are ready to test the F-35 Lightning II’s ability to be decontaminated from chemical and biological weapons exposure. Contractors, Airmen and Air Force civilians have been tirelessly working in