Dec. 13, 2006 Jumpers test new F-35 JSF parachute system Test parachutists from the 418th Flight Test Squadron recently performed 10 jumps to test a new parachute system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.The jumpers donned the IGQ type 6000 parachute and jumped from a Twin Otter aircraft to make sure the canopy performs to manufacturer's specification.
June 1, 2015 June Family Advocacy classes P.R.E.P. (Couple's Relationship Enhancement Workshop) This six-week workshop is intended to address issues such as negotiating and resolving conflict, power struggles, communication challenges, and trust issues. Whether your relationship is need of some "fine tuning" or a major overhaul, this
June 24, 2013 June promotions Team Edwards celebrates its June promotees June 28 in the Base Theater at 3 p.m. Congratulations!Promoted to the rank of Senior AirmanSocorro M. AlegriaSpencer T. SchwabMichael D. HodgeJonathan M. CorcoranPromoted to the rank of Staff Sgt.Chankrisna J. ChimDustin C. AllsbrookFrank A. Gauss IIIRobert
July 1, 2014 June Promotions Team Edwards held its June enlisted promotion ceremony in the Base Theater June 30. Congratulations to all the Airman for achieving the next step in their Air Force careers!To Airman 1st ClassJacob Ray, 412th Force Support SquadronTrevor Dobbs, 412th SFS To Senior AirmanSamuel Lorah, 412th Security
Sept. 28, 2016 Just wing it! Two cranes and a forklift steadily moved the newly-acquired XB-47 wing into place to be attached to the fuselage Sept. 26. The Air Force Flight Test Museum acquired the historic test bomber last week after it spent the last six decades on static display at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. The
Jan. 22, 2015 Juvenile Intervention Council On Sept. 9, 2014, an article was posted on the Edwards AFB website and in the Desert Wings titled, "Vandalism costs school district $12,000," which concerned damage to Bailey Elementary School. This article serves to inform the Edwards AFB community of the steps the 412th Test Wing has taken to
Nov. 13, 2013 K-9 training Military Working Dog, Schmykel, held his grip as Col. Robert Hoff, 412th Mission Support Group commander, swung him in the air during a military working dog demonstration Nov. 8. Schmykel is trained not to release the bite until commanded to by his handler, Staff Sgt. Manuel Rodriguez (right), 412th
April 7, 2010 KC-135 ARAI testing aims at fueling efficiency The Air Force Flight Test Center constantly conducts flight tests and gathers data to maintain America's tactical dominance in the sky. Along with testing the increased lethality of weapons systems and state-of-the-art aircraft, the AFFTC looks to improve the Air Force's efficiency. The KC-135
Sept. 1, 2016 KC-135 Stratotanker turns 60 Units around the Air Force wished happy birthday to an old friend Aug. 31. The KC-135 Stratotanker turned 60 years old this August. Members of the 418th Flight Test Squadron took some time to gather and commemorate the aerial tanker that has served the Air Force all these years. Lt. Col. Eric