Edwards AFB News

  • 412th OG welcomes in new commander

    A recent graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces assumed command of the 412th Operations Group from Col. Mike T. Panarisi during a change of command ceremony in hangar 1600 July 1. Col. Colin R. Miller was last stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where he was responsible for

  • 412th Ops and Maintenance Groups start up immersion program

    There's a saying that goes, "you'll never know a person unless you've walked a mile in their shoes." Well, that saying is being put to practice both in the air and on the ground at Edwards with the help of the 412th Operations and Maintenance Groups.In an initiative to give operators and maintainers

  • 412th Ops Group deputy CC retires

    Members of the 412th Operations Group gathered at the Air Force Flight Test Museum Nov. 21 to watch Lt. Col. Michael Morgan retire after 20 years in the Air Force. Presiding over the ceremony was NASA astronaut Col. Jack Fisher who shared that he was not there as a presiding official, but as an

  • 412th OSS clips 417th FLTS's wings

    The 412th Operations Support Squadron was able to sweep the 417th Flight Test Squadron 2-0 in a best-of-three intramural volleyball match played at the Rosburg Fitness Center April 30. Both teams hustled and played fundamentally sound throughout both games. The 412th OSS's ability to get an early

  • 412th OSS makes quick work of 95th FSS

    After a recent change and subsequent roster reshuffle the 412th Operations Squadron only gave up three runs in four innings, a feat quite uncommon to slow pitch softball. "We've got a couple of new players that came in and our team has a lot of speed," said Cliff Hebler, 412th OSS coach. "We're

  • 412th OSS officer wins airfield operations award

    Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command recently announced the results from its Annual Airfield Operations Awards and an Edwards Air Force Base officer was on the list of awardees. Capt. Valentine Maldonado III, 412th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight commander was awarded the

  • 412th OSS topples 95th MDG in championship

    This is what the season comes down to, the 412th Operations Squadron and 95th Medical Group squaring off at the Rosburg Fitness Center May 13 for a chance to be named Intramural Volleyball Champions. Airmen from across the base packed the gym in anticipation of the championship match. "We lost to

  • 412th Safety Office reminds drivers to be on lookout for motorcycles

    It's known that summer is the best season for motorcycle riders. The consistent sunny weather enables longer rides with better conditions throughout California, but more motorcycles on the road increases the likelihood of motorcycle accidents, which is why Motorcycle Awareness Month kicks off in