Edwards AFB News

  • Edwards AFB Hosts Hypersonic Weapon Familiarization Training

    Operational crews from B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command participated in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 28.

  • Edwards AFB hosts Military Retiree Appreciation Day

    The 412th Test Wing hosted a Military Retiree Appreciation Day to honor and celebrate the men and women who have dedicated portions of their lives to serve our country at Club Muroc on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 7.

  • Edwards AFB hosts STEM virtual event to AV schools

    Students in the Antelope Valley studied with STEM professional Oct. 18-22 when the 412th Test Wing hosted a series of virtual presentations designed to showcase the world of possibilities available to the youth through their study of science, technology, engineering, and math.

  • Edwards AFB Hosts U.S. Air Force Weapons School Capstone

    Edwards AFB hosted the Air Force Weapons School capstone recently. Dozens of combat aircraft assigned to the Weapons School participated in the extensive training event. The Weapons School trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyber on behalf of the joint force.

  • Edwards AFB kicks off holiday season with Winterfest

    Friends and families of the Edwards Air Force Base, California, community attended the annual Winterfest event kicking off the holiday season, Nov. 30.Various organizations throughout Team Edwards banded together to put together the event which saw hundreds of community members enjoying the night’s

  • Edwards AFB kicks off its 2016 Combined Federal Campaign

    With a few strokes of their pens, Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons, 412th Test Wing command chief, kicked off this year’s Combined Federal Campaign at wing headquarters Oct. 24. The two filled out their pledge forms along with 1st Lt. Christophe

  • Edwards AFB kicks off its 2019 Combined Federal Campaign

    This week, Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing Commander, Col. Kirk Reagan, 412th TW Vice Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ian Eishen, 412th TW Command Chief, kicked off this year’s Combined Federal Campaign at wing headquarters on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 4.

  • Edwards AFB Library announces 2015 Summer Reading Program schedule

    "Read to the Rhythm" is this year's theme for the base library's 2015 Summer Reading Program.Here's the the schedule:June 5: Sign-ups Begin  June 12: What UP? Warm-up!  by KidTribeJune 19: Annie Banannie Balloon Storyteller June 26: Edwards AFB K-9 Unit DemonstrationJuly 3: Sparky from Edwards AFB

  • Edwards AFB Math Tutoring Club kicks off; volunteers needed

    Irving L. Branch Elementary School and Edwards Air Force Base, California, announced the launch of an afterschool Math Tutoring Club, Sept. 13. Students, at all grade levels, are able to receive valuable help from volunteers, including subject-matter experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and