Edwards AFB News

  • Marine Osprey flies in to fuel up F-35B

    A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey descended on Edwards to link up with a Marine F-35B Joint Strike Fighter April 28.Both aircraft are assigned to Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22) out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona.VMX-22 has a detachment here where Marines are

  • Marine Reserves keep 'Phrogs' flying in Peru

    On board the USS New Orleans off the coast of Peru, Marine reservists attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 are busy keeping the "Phrogs" flying.The squadron is providing all air transport during the multinational military training exercises, Partnership of the Americas and Southern

  • Marine wins $1,000 from H&R Block

    It's tax season and H&R Block at the Edwards Exchange is off to a great start announcing their first $1,000 winner.Lance Cpl. Jacob Bakemeyer, VMX-22, scheduled his appointment at the Edwards H&R Block location and was automatically entered in a chance to win $1,000, which he did.Customers who

  • Marines celebrate Corps birthday

    Marine Corps Aircraft Group 41 Detachment Alpha, gathered at Club Muroc Nov. 10 to celebrate the 234th birthday of the Marine Corps.The event opened with a video message from Gen. James T. Conway, the Marine Corps Commandant, who told those attending the celebration to take a moment to pay tribute

  • Marines conduct F-35 missile test

    U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX)1 conduct initial operational testing and evaluation at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 10,2020.

  • Marines kick off Toys for Tots campaign with golf tournament

    Toys for Tots, the Marine Corps Reserve fundraiser, kicked off here with the 7th Annual Golf Tournament at Muroc Lake Golf Course on Oct. 26. The fundraiser is hosted by the Marines Aircraft Group 46 Detachment Bravo here. "The event went very smoothly," said Marine Staff Sgt. Quinton Taylor, Marine

  • Massaro introduced as new 412th OSS CC

    The 412th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 1 at the Developmental Airdrop rigging shop. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Geraghty passed the 412th OSS guidon to incoming commander Lt. Col. Mark Massaro, symbolizing that he has relinquished command of the

  • Master Sgt. Hart is Team Edwards' Warrior of the Week

    Name: Denny HartRank: Master Sergeant Duty Title: Branch superintendent Duty Section: 95th Civil Engineering Division, Explosive Ordnance DisposalHometown: Redding, Calif.When did you join the Air Force? Dec. 29, 1997Why did you join the Air Force? I was looking for a challenging career that

  • Master Sgt. Jamie Wulff is Warrior of the Week

    Master Sgt. Jamie WulffSenior Non-Commissioned Officer, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Detachment 5When did you join the Air Force? 1995Why did you join the Air Force?I wanted to see the world and wasn't ready for college.What do you like most about your job?I enjoy that my job

  • Master Sgt. Martha Gonzales is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week

    Name: Martha E. GonzalesRank: Master Sgt.Duty Title: Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 5 Knowledge Operations manager and first sergeantOffice/ Duty Section: Detachment Mission SupportHometown: El Paso, TexasWhen did you join the Air Force? June 6, 1994Why did you join the