March 25, 2022 Data Hackathon evolves to accelerate change “Problem solvers” (also referred to as “hackers”) and “problem owners,” met together virtually and in person at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., March 14-18 for the Air Force Test Center’s second Data Hackathon Event. Participants from a multitude of career fields across AFTC, the 412th Test Wing at
Sept. 10, 2010 Date set for Edwards' 2010 Retiree Appreciation Day Edwards' leadership announced that its 2010 Retiree Appreciation Day will be Oct. 2, in Hangar 1600. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for refreshments with presentations from 9 a.m. to noon.Speakers will include a variety of distinguished military and civilian leaders including Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn,
March 16, 2017 Daughter visits crash site 59 years after father’s death On Jan. 28, 1958, 33-year-old test pilot Tom Kilgariff was killed when his Douglas A-3D Skywarrior caught fire, broke apart and crashed in a field just west of Barstow, California. The wife and children he left behind eventually moved away and went on with their lives in other parts of the country.
Sept. 29, 2009 DAV brings message to Edwards Air Show on Wings of B-25 The Disabled American Veterans will take to the skies to advance its message of service to disabled veterans. The DAV is proud to announce that the DAV Flight Team will be making an appearance during Flight Test Nation 2009, Oct. 17. The DAV Air Show Outreach Program, featuring the B-25 Mitchell
Jan. 19, 2018 David Letterman drops by Edwards Television host and comedian David Letterman dropped by Edwards Jan. 18. The long-time TV personality was given a tour of the base by the 412th Test Wing command chief, members of the Protocol and Public Affairs offices, and Air Force Flight Test Museum.
July 24, 2013 Davis assumes command of AFRL, Det 7 Col. Roger Vincent (left), Air Force Research Laboratory vice commander, passes the AFRL Detachment 7 guideon to Lt. Col. Patrick Davis, charging him with command during a ceremony July 22 in the Rocket Science Center. Davis assumed command from Col. Michael Platt, who retired from active duty that
July 11, 2013 Davis in charge of Speckled Trout Lt. Col. Matthew Fritz relinquished command of the 412th Flight Test Squadron to Lt. Col. Michael Davis July 2 in a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600. Davis will command the 412th FLTS's highly-modified KC-135 known as the Speckled Trout. Speckled Trout returned home in March after a
Aug. 3, 2015 Davis takes charge of 412th Electronic Warfare Group Col. Leland A. Davis assumed command of the 412th Electronic Warfare Group Aug. 3 during a change of command ceremony at Club Muroc. Davis comes from his previous assignment at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. He served as the commander of the Eglin Research Site and as deputy director of the Air
Nov. 20, 2008 DDR hosts Red Ribbon Week The Drug Demand Reduction hosted this year's National Red Ribbon Week, an anti-drug awareness campaign. Organizations that participated in the Red Ribbon Week include the 95th Air Base Wing, 95th Medical Group, Base Exchange, Desert High School and Branch Elementary School. This coalition came
March 29, 2010 Deadline extended for civilian developmental education program Civilians interested in competing for developmental education opportunities in 2010 now have until April 26 to submit a hard copy application to the Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Leadership Development Branch. Interested parties should contact their installation's Force Support Squadron for