May 25, 2017 F-22 Flying Test Bed is tip of the spear for Raptor mission systems From time to time, the F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force at the 411th Flight Test Squadron gets a visit from an old friend. A highly modified and instrumented Boeing 757 called the F-22 Flying Test Bed is an F-22 avionics laboratory. The experimental FTB is the very first Boeing 757 ever produced and
May 25, 2017 Base summer pool hours It’s that time to head to the pool to stay cool. The 412th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to open the base pools June 2. Check out the hours below for this summer’s fun in the sun! Oasis Aquatic Center Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-8 a.m. for lap swimming. Sonic Splash Pool
May 11, 2017 412th Security Forces Squadron hosts National Police Week events May 15-19 Team Edwards and the 412th Security Forces Squadron will observe National Police Week with a slate of events May 15-19. Police week is a time designated to remember and celebrate past and present civilian and military law enforcement officers, as well as the survivors of those who make the ultimate
May 11, 2017 Retiree Appreciation Day 2017 greets 313 guests More than 300 military retirees and their guests gathered in the Oasis Community Center here for Edwards AFB’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day May 6. Attendees were given a chance to learn about programs that affect retirees and received free services during the visit. Legal services, immunizations,
May 4, 2017 Do you have what it takes to ‘Hack the Air Force’? The Air Force is inviting vetted computer security specialists from across the U.S. and select partner nations to do their best to hack some of its key public websites.The initiative is part of the Cyber Secure campaign sponsored by the Air Force’s Chief Information Office as a measure to further
May 4, 2017 ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumnus Dean Edwards brings laughs to Edwards AFB Comedian Dean Edwards, star of MTV2’s “Guy Code” and a “Saturday Night Live” alumnus, entertained 85 members of the Edwards Air Force Base community April 27. The free comedy show was brought to Edwards AFB by Air Force Entertainment and hosted by the 412th Force Support Squadron. Also featured on
May 4, 2017 AFSA 1328 lends some hands Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 recently sent 20 volunteers to help Habitat for Humanity in Santa Clarita, California build homes for veterans. After being greeted with breakfast by the project managers, the 20 volunteers quickly got to work digging ditches and helping build the
April 27, 2017 This week in Edwards history On April 25, 1955, a pharmacy and variety store opened in the Wherry Housing shopping area. Today, this building is known as Bldg. 7211 and serves as the location of Outdoor Recreation, the Teen Center, a furniture store and dry cleaners.
April 20, 2017 Civil Engineer employees learn how to build careers A two-man team from the Air Force Personnel Center provided some key insight into career development in the world of Air Force Civil Engineering April 6. Members of the 412th Civil Engineer Group packed into the base theater to learn about career management and development during the one-day Civil
April 20, 2017 This week in Edwards flight test history On April 20, 1987, the new control tower was officially opened with the takeoff of an F-15. The new facility, which is stressed to withstand an 8.0 magnitude earthquake as well as 120-plus mph winds, replaced the 10-story red and white structure that had been a landmark since 1956. Today, the cab of