Edwards AFB News

  • 416th FLTS 'Skulls' return to Red Flag

    The lights of the Las Vegas strip served as a backdrop for Edwards Air Force Base crew members and four F-16s from the 416th Flight Test Squadron that participated in the realistic combat training exercise known as Red Flag, from Jan. 23 to Feb. 4.The exercise marked a second appearance for the

  • 416th FLTS spikes 95th MDG into net

    The 95th Medical Group B team was sent back to the doctor after being defeated by the 416th Flight Test Squadron in intramural volleyball at the Rosburg Fitness Center on Monday. The 416th FLTS won, 25-11, 25-8, in dominating fashion to improve their overall record to 4-3. "We were able to keep the

  • 416th FLTS testers meet with Auto GCAS survivor

    Test pilots and engineers from the 416th Flight Test Squadron had the chance to meet face-to-face with one of the squadron’s success stories Aug. 25.   The group met with an allied nation pilot trainee who returned home alive after he experienced a g-force-induced loss of consciousness and his

  • 416th FLTS tests missile for European ally’s Joint Strike Fighter

    From Norway to Australia, members from a number of allied and partner nations have come to Edwards to team with base units to test systems, enhance international cooperation and advance their own air forces’ capabilities. At the 416th Flight Test Squadron, a team of U.S. Air Force engineers and

  • 416th FLTS working to upgrade F-16 radar

    The 416th Flight Test Squadron continually conducts developmental testing to enhance the warfighting capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. One focus of the F-16 testers here is the integration and testing of a new radar as part of the F-16 Radar Modernization Program. According to its

  • 417th Flight Test Squadron stands up

    A stand-up ceremony to recognize the 417th Flight Test Squadron was held Thursday at the Birk Flight Test Facility on South Base.The 417th FLTS, under the command of Lt. Col. Barry St. Germain, is responsible for the Airborne Laser Program, formerly a part of the 452nd Flight Test Squadron's ABL

  • 417th FLTS has new commander

    Lt. Col. Jeffrey E. Warmka assumed command of the 417th Flight Test Squadron June 10 from Lt. Col. Michael R. Contratto.  Col. Colin Miller, 412th Operations Group commander, officiated the ceremony at Edwards South Base.  Colonel Warmka is a command pilot with more than 2,200 flying hours,

  • 417th FLTS plunders 31st TES, 2-0

    In a game that saw 10 lead changes and was constantly tied, the 417th Flight Test Squadron found a way to beat the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron when the game was on the line. "Both teams played well," said Matt Keller, 417th FLTS team member. "We just got a couple of good brakes and more balls

  • 418th Flight Test Squadron support enables MDA test success

    A C-17 assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron from Edwards Air Force Base air-launched a ballistic missile target over the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii July 11. A THAAD weapon system located at PSCA in Kodiak, Alaska, detected, tracked and intercepted the target. Preliminary indications are