Edwards AFB News

  • Operating Location AF Plant 42 welcomed into 412th Test Wing family

    Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 has begun its transition from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to the 412th Test Wing. The initial operational capability plan took effect May 1 and the full operational capability date is scheduled for Oct. 1, to avoid making financial changes mid-fiscal

  • Lightning, typhoons over Edwards

    An  F-35 Lightning II, BF-17, piloted by Air Force test pilot Lt. Col. Jonathan Ohman, F-35 Integrated Test Force, performs interoperability testing with two British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons over the ranges at Edwards AFB, Calif., April 4. BF-17 is a short takeoff and vertical landing

  • AF Legal Assitance website places help at your fingertips

    Do you have questions about automobile purchases? Need a will or a power of attorney? The Air Force legal community continually strives to find better ways to serve military members, retirees and their dependents. A few years ago a legal assistance website was launched to help us serve you better.

  • DHS student selected for Air Force Academy

    Congressman Kevin McCarthy May 22 announced that seven of the students that he nominated from the 23rd Congressional District will attend one of the United States Service Academies in the fall. Of those seven, Tyler Myers of Desert High School has been selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • 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

  • Team Edwards makes 'history' with inaugural run

    Making history is something Edwards has become accustomed to and May 17 the base welcomed approximately 500 runners to be a part of another milestone in the base's first-ever "Run with History" Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run.The historic run kicked off early morning at 7 a.m. with an F-18 Mission

  • Edwards FC looks forward after rough tourney last month

    Conditions were perfect in Las Vegas April 25 to 27 for the annual Nellis Air Force Base Cup Soccer Tournament. With temps in the low 70s, overcast sky and mild winds, Edwards Football Club took to the field like a lion in search of prey. The prey was the net at the back of the goal and the team

  • Fallen law enforcement officers honored with End of Watch ceremony

    National Police Week at Edwards culminated in front of  the Air Force Test Center Headquarters bulidng May 16 with an End of Watch ceremony. Earlier that week, 412th Security Forces Squadron personnel participated in a 24-hour vigil to symbolize fallen officers and military members around the

  • Project84 update - Time to save money, now, more than ever

    In a memo sent to Airmen across the service last week, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer challenged Airmen to take responsibility for creating cost saving initiatives within their areas of expertise.The memo reemphasizes one of James' top priorities

  • New commander for 370th FLTS

    The 370th Flight Test Squadron welcomed a new commander May 15 with a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1207. Lt. Col. Patrick Dulaney relinquished command to Lt. Col. Joshua S. Davies. Col. Jerry C. Byars Jr., 413th Flight Test Group, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., officiated the ceremony and