Oct. 21, 2024 B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) here on Oct. 15, 2024.
Oct. 7, 2024 Joint EOD Teams Converge for Field Training Exercise "Obsidian Dragon" In a significant collaboration across military branches, a six-day Field Training Exercise titled "Obsidian Dragon" concluded at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 13.
Sept. 10, 2024 Air Force examines emerging tactics during Bamboo Eagle More than 10,000 personnel from the Department of Defense, the United Kingdom, and Australia participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a combat-representative exercise including operational test and evaluation experts from the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron. The OT&E experts’ mission was to
Sept. 9, 2024 Air Force Test Pilot School Begins Transformation for Great Power Competition On the cusp of its 80th anniversary, the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California, is undergoing a major transformation to better prepare Airmen and Guardians for the complex and rapidly evolving challenges of modern warfare. Highlighting the need to adapt to an era of Great
Aug. 26, 2024 B-2 Returns to Edwards on 35th Anniversary of First Flight Edwards Air Force Base revisited a significant chapter of aviation history with the return of the B-2 Spirit on July 17, 35 years since its first flight from Air Force Plant 42, in Palmdale, California to Edwards.
Aug. 12, 2024 Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC concludes second iteration of major exercise The recent conclusion of Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center-led joint exercise, marked a significant milestone in the Air Force's reoptimization for Great Power Competition.
Aug. 2, 2024 Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC’s approach to Great Power Competition Bamboo Eagle improves and refines Air Force readiness through complex, large-scale military operations that demonstrate the ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high end threats on short notice.
July 29, 2024 412th Mission Support Group welcomes new commander The 412th Mission Support Group held a change of command ceremony to bid farewell to Col. Jarod Blecher and welcomed Col. Christopher Carnduff at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 15.
June 28, 2024 412th Electronic Warfare Group welcomes new commander The 412th Electronic Warfare Group held a change of command ceremony to bid farewell to Col. Jose Gutierrez and welcomed Col. Hans Buckwalter at Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 18.
June 17, 2024 Space Test Course integrates satellite operations into curriculum for first time In another historic first, students of the Space Test Course at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School successfully operated a satellite in space from Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 20.