Edwards AFB News

  • TRICARE change for Edwards AFB area

    TRICARE beneficiaries in the West Region, including those in the Edwards AFB area, now have TRICARE coverage from UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans. This change affects members using TRICARE Prime and Standard. TRICARE For Life beneficiaries (generally those over age 65) are not affected by the

  • 412th EWG to host Security Awareness Week

    Colonel Kevin Muckerheide, 412th Electronic Warfare Group commander, Lt. Col. Chris Snyder, 771st Test Squadron commander, and David Krohman, 772nd Test Squadron director, are encouraging base personnel to attend Security Awareness Week, which will be hosted by the 412th EWG, starting April 1

  • 412th Test Wing inducts honorary commanders

    Team Edwards recently welcomed civic leaders from surrounding communities during the Honorary Commanders Program induction ceremony held at Club Muroc's Alliance Ballroom.Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer, 412th Test Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian D. Randolph, 412th TW command chief, hosted

  • Test Pilot School modernizes Systems curriculum

    Training the next generation of flight test professionals is not a responsibility the United States Air Force Test Pilot School takes lightly; and as weapon systems become increasingly complex, the school is modernizing the curriculum to more accurately represent future technological trends of the

  • AF releases criteria for new combat medal

    Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Distinguished Warfare Medal Feb. 15, following defense officials' announcement of the new decoration days prior. The DWM will be awarded to honor individuals for single acts of extraordinary achievement, not involving acts of valor, that

  • Environmental Management director reflects on dynamic career

    For Bob Wood, dirt isn't a four-letter word. In fact he's shouldered the responsibility of cleaning the dirt at Edwards for as long as the base has had an organization set up for that purpose.That may sound funny to some. But those in the know are deeply aware that Edward's environmental clean-up

  • 412th TW announces annual award winners

    The 412th Test Wing hosted its annual awards banquet at Club Muroc Feb. 8 where accolades and hardware were handed out to 12 top performing individuals and one team. Congratulations to all awardees for setting the standard!  Team of the YearF-22 Flight Sciences Test TeamAirman of the YearSenior

  • Network of ranges instrumental to flight test

    Each and every day, the Edwards community works to develop and test the war-winning capabilities of the future. It's an important role that requires a great deal of support from the 412th Range Squadron, as well as additional backing from a group of ranges located throughout the southwestern United

  • 412th TW announces 2012 annual award nominees

    The 412th Test Wing will announce its annual award winners during a ceremony at Club Muroc on Feb. 8.The following are the 412th TW Annual Award nominees for 2012: Airman of the YearSenior Airman Jennifer Andrade - 412th Medical Operations SquadronSrA John Duncan - 412th Communications Squadron SrA 

  • Team Edwards honors 4th Quarter awardees

    The 412th Test Wing honored 2012's fourth quarter awardees during a ceremony at the Base Theater Jan. 24. Six Team Edwards members were also awarded 30-year service pins.  Congratulations to all award winners! Company Grade Officer of the QuarterCapt. Joshua Christopher, 412th Maintenance