Edwards AFB News

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Former test pilot visits crash site

    When Norvin "Bud" Evans' F-104A chase aircraft went down in 1959, he was dragged 40 yards through the Pancho Barnes' Happy Bottom Riding Club dump.  Apr. 23, the retired Air Force major returned to Edwards to visit the crash site to recover a recently found section of the aircraft. It was Mr. Evans'

  • Former WASP talks to squadron about faith, family, flying

    Former Women's Airforce Service pilot Flora Belle Reece talked about faith, family and flying  for more than an hour in front of a standing-room-only crowd in Fox Hall at a 445th Flight Test Squadron Commander's Call.Reece is an Antelope Valley resident with ties to Edwards and a unique perspective