June 12, 2012 Edwards organizations team up to perform 'one-of-a-kind' test at BAF No strangers to testing electromagnetic interference on any type of domestic or allied airframe, the 772nd Test Squadron at Edwards specializes in being able determine the electromagnetic compatibility of an airplane's systems one test at a time with the help of the largest anechoic chamber in the
June 12, 2012 TPS graduates receive warm welcome from test pilot legend Nearly 400 friends, family and members of the flight test community gathered to celebrate June 9 as the historic United States Air Force Test Pilot School graduated the 24 test professionals of Class 11B. Air Force Flight Test Center and 412th Test Wing leadership, as well as representatives from
June 12, 2012 The Class of 2012... With an Edwards C-17 serving as a backdrop for the 2012 Desert High School graduation ceremony, Chappelle Griffin (left), Desert High School assistant principal, reads off this year's graduation candidates during the 58th commencement held inside hangar 1623 on June 5. More than 400 family members
June 12, 2012 Janice Laurenti is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week Name: Janice LaurentiRank: CIVDuty Title: Contract Specialist Hometown: Pawtucket, R.I.When did you begin working at Edwards? August 2010What do you do for Edwards/Air Force? My primary working mission each day is to support the buying efforts of the Directorate of Contracting. Specifically, I buy
June 12, 2012 One of only four existing F-117s returns to Edwards The retired YF-117 Nighthawk (S/N 79-10783) known for flying over Edwards in the final four-ship formation flight more than six years ago returned to Edwards once again, but this time to join the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum's line up of historic aircraft. After years of being displayed at
June 12, 2012 Civil Air Patrol aerospace education reaches new heights with B-2 aerial refueling A little incentive goes a long way for eight members of Civil Air Patrol Squadron 84, who spent June 7 touring Edwards and even had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly for 90 minutes onboard a KC-135 tasked with refueling the most impressive, B-2 stealth bomber. The educational, action-packed
June 12, 2012 Professional Maintenance Certificate Program announces forthcoming data call The 412th Maintenance Group's Training Division has announced it's forthcoming Professional Maintenance Certification (PMxCP) Data Call. The data call is anticipated to occur in July. Civilian members serving in MX positions will have the opportunity to submit applications for professional
June 11, 2012 TRICARE Travel Tips: Keeping you covered When you're leaving on vacation or changing duty stations, TRICARE is your medical coverage. These five small steps can help you avoid unexpected issues during your travels - even if you change TRICARE regions. Keep DEERS Updated No matter which TRICARE program you use, your Defense Enrollment
June 7, 2012 Nothing stock about Exchange assortment Stock assortment selections are an important subject for both the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and its customers. Spotting hot trends and getting those items quickly on the shelves is a daily mission. In fact, the Exchange is setting a new standard in data collection through partnerships with
June 6, 2012 Phantom Eye takes to sky Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system completed its first autonomous flight June 1 at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. The 28-minute flight began at 6:22 a.m. Pacific time as the liquid-hydrogen powered aircraft lifted off its launch cart. Phantom Eye climbed to an