Edwards AFB News

  • Leading by teaching: Edwards SNCO pursues doctorate degree

    Chief Master Sgt. Jermaine King grew up in an inner city where there were not many options available to him. After graduating high school, he didn’t take his college opportunities serious. He joined the Air Force to escape the environment he grew up in.

  • Leading the way

    Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, meets with Airman Leadership School students April 27. Schaefer takes time to visit each ALS class, which consists mainly of senior airmen who are taking their first Air Force Professional Development course. The general talked about his and the

  • Learn sign language on Deaf Day

    Disability Employment Awareness Month is hosting Deaf Day events Oct. 14 and 15. The events start with a brown bag luncheon for senior leaders, supervisors, hiring managers and co-workers and deaf or hard of hearing employees. At the luncheon, participants will learn how current and future deaf

  • Legacy aviator Col. Clarence W. Lewis Jr. visits 412th Test Wing

    Retired USAF pilot Col. Clarence W. Lewis Jr., the first William Tell award recipient, toured the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe here at Edwards AFB, May 23. Lewis, who recently turned 94, won the coveted “William Tell” award for aerial gunnery skills in 1954.

  • Legacy of Service: AF promotes third Derrell Willson to master sergeant

    As a young boy, Derrell Willson knew that he wanted to serve his country. In fact, during World War II, an Army convoy visited the local school and he couldn't resist scoping it out, even though he was too young at the time. The soldiers took him home and talked with his mother. The experience

  • Legal assistance cancellation March 6

    Due to unforeseeable circumstances, legal assistance will be cancelled on Friday, March 6.True emergencies, e.g., a member in need of a will before deploying, will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.If you have any questions, you may contact the legal office at 661-277-4310.

  • Legal assistance hours change, services update

    The 412th Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is changing its legal assistance services from its current walk-in system to appointments only, effective Sept. 14. Those seeking services will now need an appointment to consult with an attorney on their legal matters. Appointments will be

  • Legal assistance postponement

    Due to a severe shortage of manpower, the Air Force Unit Effectiveness Inspection, and an abutting inspection being performed by Air Force and 412th Test Wing Judge Advocate, the legal office will be closed for legal assistance from March 13 through March 27. Legal assistance hours will resume as

  • Legal assistance services change from appointments to walk-in system

    The Air Force Flight Test Center Staff Judge Advocate Office is changing its legal assistance services from appointments to a walk-in system, effective Dec. 5. Those seeking services will no longer need an appointment to consult with an attorney on their legal matters.Legal assistance, including a