Gates cites importance of acquisition reform

It is imperative for the nation to get defense acquisition reform right, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Aug. 31 during a visit to Texas to tour the plants of two major defense contractors. Americans are getting value for their tax dollars spent in the defense realm, Secretary Gates said

Gates open to 'higher grounds'

gatewayONE and attritableONE test moves joint force one step closer to “IoT.mil,” demonstrates F-22, F-35 first secure bi-directional data sharing

This test was the latest demonstration of the transformative warfighting impact of the open architecture underpinning the Advanced Battle Management System.

Gathering of Eagles celebrates X-15 anniversary

It was a night for celebrating and reminiscing for the more than 400 people who came to the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Oct. 16 to hear the tales of an era long gone from some of the amazing people who lived it. The event was the Gathering of Eagles' annual banquet, which this year celebrated the

Gathering of Eagles event set for Oct. 21

The Flight Test Historical Foundation will be hosting a Gathering of Eagles event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the F-22 Raptor’s first flight. The event will take place Oct. 21 at the H.W. Hunter Pavilion at Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California. The social hour begins at

Gathering of Eagles event slated for Oct. 13

The Flight Test Historical Foundation will host a Gathering of Eagles event Oct. 13. This year’s event is titled “2018 Gathering of Eagles Breaking Barriers, Expanding Horizons – Celebrating the Women of Flight Test." The event will take place in the H.W. Hunter Pavilion at the Antelope Valley

Gathering of Eagles honors 70 years of TPS

The Flight Test Historical Foundation presented the 2014 Gathering of Eagles Oct. 18 celebrating the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. The annual fundraiser included dinner, a silent auction and panel discussion with this year's honorees.The money raised by the

Gathering of Eagles honors women in flight test, raises funds for new museum

The Flight Test Historical Foundation hosted its annual Gathering of Eagles gala Oct. 13 at the H.W. Hunter Pavilion at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in Lancaster, California. This year’s event honored women of flight test and honored six new eagles of the foundation who were recognized for their

Gathering of Eagles Salutes Space Shuttle Teams, benefits museum

Team Edwards was one of five teams honored at the 2011 Gathering of Eagles Salute to the Space Shuttle that took place at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Oct. 14.Hundreds gathered at the Poppy Pavilion to pay tribute to one of the programs that kept the United States on the forefront of space

Gear Up! Navy's X-47B demonstrator flies in cruise mode for first time

The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration aircraft reached a major milestone when it retracted its landing gear and flew in its cruise configuration for the first time here Sept. 30.The flight of the Navy's Northrop Grumman-built aircraft helped validate precision navigation hardware and