June 18, 2018 Former 412th Test Wing vice commander Schott retires Base leadership, family and friends came together at Club Muroc to celebrate the career and accomplishments of Col. Jason Schott during his retirement ceremony June 14. The 412th Test Wing’s former vice commander retires after more than 25 years of active duty service. Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer,
Oct. 15, 2013 Former AFFTC commander dies Retired Maj. Gen. Hugh Boyd Manson died Oct. 4 in Los Gatos, Calif. He was 98. Manson's last assignment was as Air Force Flight Test Center commander here at Edwards after being appointed in January 1966. He also supervised the operation of the former Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School at
Feb. 22, 2012 Former AFFTC Technical Director passes away Long time Air Force Flight Test Center engineer and former AFFTC Technical Director Frederick "Fred" N. Stoliker passed away February 16 in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was 85 years old. Mr. Stoliker worked at Edwards for 30 years. His first assignment as project engineer was during performance tests of
Aug. 25, 2016 Former AFMC commander talks innovation, third offset Innovation and the Third U.S. Offset Strategy were the topics brought forth by retired Air Force Gen. Gregory S. Martin, who spoke to members of Team Edwards Aug. 24 in the base theater. The 412th Test Wing and its innovation team have been encouraging new ideas and processes to pave the way for the
May 15, 2014 Former DHS student to graduate from AF Academy Last week, U.S. Congressman Kevin McCarthy, 23rd District of California, congratulated service academy cadets from his district that will be graduating from their respective schools. McCarthy nominated each cadet for attendence. 2nd Lt. Alexis "Alex" Wilson is graduating from the United States Air
Jan. 12, 2011 Former Edwards test pilot inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame Among this year's four outstanding individuals being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame for outstanding aviation achievements is Edwards' own, Capt. Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.Dubbed a born pilot, Captain Kincheloe's interest in aviation began at age 5 when he started flying model airplanes.
March 14, 2019 Former Edwards test pilot, now astronaut makes second launch to ISS Col. Nick Hague, an astronaut, is scheduled for a second mission to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz MS-12, March 14, 2019, from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Oct. 14, 2015 Former loadmaster, tester to be inducted into hall of fame Retired Master Sgt. Theodore Venturini will be inducted into the Airlift Tanker Association Hall of Fame Oct. 31. He is one of six C-17A Pathfinder Loadmasters that will be honored at an Air Mobility Command and ATA Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriot in Florida.According to the ATA
Sept. 17, 2025 Former POW shares story of survival, sacrifice The room fell silent as retired Capt. Paul Granger stepped forward onto the mic, his story carrying the weight of sacrifice, survival, and theenduring promise to bring every missing American home. Granger gave his stirring remarks during a POW/MIA luncheon on Edwards, Sept. 12, in honor of POW/MIA
Sept. 13, 2021 Former POW speaks at POW/MIA Remembrance dinner Former Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Ramirez recounted his time as a prisoner of war in 1999 during a POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony and dinner at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 10.