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Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness

Air Force Materiel Command will consolidate and establish new centers to rapidly develop, procure, field and sustain a pipeline of competitive capabilities to deliver decisive advantages to the force.
Sept. 9, 2024
Air Force Test Pilot School Begins Transformation for Great Power Competition

On the cusp of its 80th anniversary, the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California, is undergoing a major transformation to better prepare Airmen and Guardians for the complex and rapidly evolving challenges of modern warfare. Highlighting the need to adapt to an era of Great
Sept. 4, 2024
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.
Sept. 3, 2024
The 412 Security Forces Squadron is set to introduce speed carts at Edwards AFB

The 412 Security Forces Squadron at Edwards AFB is set to introduce speed carts to combat speeding and enhance traffic safety within the installation. The purchase, totaling $15,224.90, is a strategic investment in the safety and operational readiness of the base, aimed at mitigating major vehicle
Aug. 29, 2024
Flight Test Museum Facilitates Key Training for Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department

Edwards' Flight Test Museum was able to provide a T-39 Sabreliner, an excessed aircraft slated for disposal, to the Edwards AFB Fire Department for training purposes. This collaboration culminated in a multi-day training event for firefighters from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and
Aug. 27, 2024
Edwards’ Airmen teams up with Royal Air Force to honor a fallen allied hero

Edwards Air Force Base’s Blue Eagles Honor Guard provided a first-of-its-kind support to a British World War II Allied Veteran who had recently passed away.
Aug. 26, 2024
B-2 Returns to Edwards on 35th Anniversary of First Flight

Edwards Air Force Base revisited a significant chapter of aviation history with the return of the B-2 Spirit on July 17, 35 years since its first flight from Air Force Plant 42, in Palmdale, California to Edwards.
Aug. 12, 2024
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC concludes second iteration of major exercise

The recent conclusion of Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center-led joint exercise, marked a significant milestone in the Air Force's reoptimization for Great Power Competition.
Aug. 7, 2024
Palmdale School District students successfully complete their PRIME summer program

Edwards’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program offered a four-week math summer program tailored to inspire and prepare incoming middle school and high school students for their upcoming math classes and STEM-related careers.
Aug. 5, 2024
Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon

The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.