Edwards AFB News

  • 412th MXS takes part in Air Force T-38 part replacement

    The 412th Maintenance Squadron's machine shop completed 100 new aileron actuator levers Dec. 4 for the Air Force's T-38 Talon fleet. Aileron actuator levers control the flaps on the T-38's wings to keep the aircraft level. Since the T-38 production ended in 1972, most of the aircraft still have

  • 412th OG chasing options for test support with Alpha Jet

    When a test aircraft takes to the sky, on many occasions it is accompanied by a chase airplane. The chase plane can provide safety support by giving visual feedback, serve as a flying target, and document the test sortie through photography and video taken by an additional crewmember. Testing new

  • 412th OG holds commander's call, talks about DUI

    With an increase in drinking and driving incidents by Edwards members, the 412th Operations Group held a mandatory commander's call at the base theater April 4. Since the beginning of the year, 11 Edwards drivers have been cited for driving under the influence, with the last one on March 29. "I am

  • 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