May 11, 2011 Edwards receives first Air Force production F-35 Lightning II The Air Force accepted into its fleet the first of a planned 1,763 production-model F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters when aircraft AF-7 arrived at Edwards May 6, to begin its flight test program."What is unique about AF-7 is that it is the very first F-35 sold to the U.S. Department of Defense by
May 19, 2010 Edwards receives first two F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters Two F-35A Lightning II stealth Joint Strike Fighters left their final-assembly site in Fort Worth, Texas and flew nonstop to Edwards Air Force Base, May 17. The arrival is the first in a series, which will eventually increase the Edwards F-35 test fleet to at least eight aircraft.Air Force test
Jan. 23, 2013 Edwards receives kudos from AFMC IG following CUI The 412th Test Wing and base tenants excelled during this recent Consolidated Unit Inspection, which lasted from Jan. 7 to 22. This was the first major inspection just months after Air Force Materiel Command's major reorganization, with kudos of congratulations and a job well done from the AFMC
May 12, 2023 Edwards receives relocated KC-46s The 412th Test Wing received 10 KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, May 11. The aircraft were moved to Edwards due to a severe weather system scheduled to hit their home base.
April 7, 2009 Edwards receives three AFMC Aviation Resource Management awards Team Edwards recently received three 2008 Air Force Materiel Command Aviation Resource Management awards. "I am extremely proud of the Edwards Aviation Resource Management team," said Col. Michael Panarisi, 412th Operations Group commander. "Together they manage the most complex flying operation in
April 20, 2007 Edwards recognizes Blue Eagles Honor Guard Several Airmen received various awards during the Edwards Honor Guard Recognition Luncheon April 4 at Club Muroc. The primary purpose of the event is to recognize several members of the honor guard for their accomplishments for 2006. Various base leadership showed their support including Maj. Gen.
Feb. 7, 2012 Edwards records managers go beyond the rank and file Every year, the 95th Communication Squadron's Knowledge Operations Section performs staff assistance visits, to assess and improve organizations' file plans. This year, nine records managers earned perfect scores for their organizations during these visits.These inspections, also known as SAVs,
June 18, 2008 Edwards registers 930 medical appointment no-shows since January Since January, the 95th Medical Group has recorded about 930 instances of patients failing to show up for their appointments. For the month of May, 65 active duty, 47 dependents and 19 retirees missed their appointments -- if a patient is at least five minutes late, it is considered a
Oct. 8, 2009 Edwards releases Flight Test Nation schedule Gates open for Flight Test Nation 2009 Oct. 17 at 7 a.m. Aerial demonstrations officially begin at 10 a.m. with Brig. Gen. (ret) Chuck Yeager and Maj. Gen. (ret) Joe Engle breaking the sound barrier in two F-16s Opening remarks by Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn commander USAF Flight Test Center Golden
Oct. 15, 2009 Edwards releases most recent Flight Test Nation schedule The following is the most recent schedule for Edwards' Open House and Air Show "Flight Test Nation" on Oct. 17:10:00 a.m. -- F-16 Twin Sonic Boom - Brig. Gen. Charles Yeager and Maj. Gen. Joe Engle 10:01 a.m. -- U.S. Army Golden Knights Flag Jump 10:05 a.m. -- Welcome to Edwards by Maj. Gen.