Edwards AFB News

  • Four-star innovator to speak on third offset strategy

    Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer and the 412th Test Wing Innovation Team are pleased to announce a two-day innovation kick-off event Aug. 24-25. The special guest speaker is retired Gen. Gregory S. Martin who will be on stage Aug. 24 at the base theater with Schaefer to deliver a keynote address discussing

  • New commander for Rocket Lab

    Col. Anne L. Clark takes command of Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate Detachment 7 here at Edwards.

  • ALS graduates 26 future NCOs

    Club Muroc hosted the latest graduating class from the Airman Leadership School Aug 11. Class 16F saw 26 senior Airman, not only from Edwards but from across the Air Force as well, take the next step towards more responsibility and possibly entering the noncommissioned officer ranks. Congratulations

  • This week in Edwards flight test history

    On Aug. 16, 1948 the XF-89 Scorpion made its first flight, flown by Northrop test pilot Fred C. Bretcher. The twin-jet night fighter was selected by the Air Force after a fly-off with the XF-87 and the Navy’s Douglas XF3D-1 Skyknight because of its potential for development.

  • This week in Edwards flight test history

    On Aug. 12, 1972 the McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle successfully passed its first flight performance milestone six weeks ahead of schedule. This milestone consisted of Mach 2 flight and altitude and g-load targets.

  • Reserve seats now Women's Equality Day Luncheon

    The 412th Test Wing and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center are sponsoring this year’s Women’s Equality Day Luncheon Aug. 25 at Club Muroc. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Stephanie Smith, 412th TW historian. The menu consists of herb crusted stuffed

  • Feds Feed Families in full swing at Edwards

    Edwards is currently participating in the Feds Feed Families Food Drive. This is a DOD-wide event.  All of the food collected will be distributed to the local food banks in the Antelope Valley. According to organizers, Edwards is currently leading the entire DOD in donated food and wants to continue