Edwards AFB News

  • Indian Air Force Test Pilot School visits Edwards

    The Indian Air Force Test Pilot School staff and current students consisting of 14 pilots and engineers, visited Edwards AFB March 8. The group’s visit was part of a North American field study trip according to U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School staff. The IAF members were given briefings on TPS

  • Indian test pilot students land at Edwards

    Some test pilot students traveled more than 8,000 miles to come visit the capital of flight test May 9.Seventeen members of the Indian Air Force Test Pilot School's senior class got to see the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, the Air Force Flight Test Museum and the Benefield Anechoic Facility. 

  • Influenza -- an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure

    Influenza is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. The single best way to protect against the flu is to get a flu shot each year. A flu vacinne is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It takes about two weeks after receiving a vaccination for

  • Information, preparation key to transitioning to civilian career

    Transitioning from a military to civilian career takes preparation. With that thought in mind, Master Sgt. Jackie Spann, the 412th Operations Group information management noncommissioned officer in charge, is doing all he can to prepare himself for a civilian career in the next three to five

  • Initiative draws large feedback, widespread support

    The Air Force Materiel Command’s AFMC We Need initiative continues to make steady progress, with project teams completing phase two visits to AFMC operating locations this week. The initiative aims to identify both the areas in which the command excels as well as the challenges and opportunities

  • Innovation challenge brings possible advancement in F-22 test capabilities

    The 412th Test Wing’s Experimentation Center for Ideas/Technology Exploration team, known as XCITE, hosted a one-day innovation challenge July 10. Several engineers from around base partnered with members of the Desert High School Robotics team to come up with a solution to a real-world test

  • Innovation culture walls popping up on base

    Innovation culture walls will be displayed at several locations on Edwards to emphasize and invoke innovative thought as the 412th Test Wing's innovation campaign continues. The walls are similar to the innovation wall displayed at 412th Test Wing headquarters in Bldg. 2750. Innovation walls will be