April 22, 2009 416th FLTS flies past 95th FSS, 2-1 The 416th Flight Test Squadron used team unity and cohesiveness to turn around a one game deficit and defeat the 95th Force Support Squadron in back-to-back games April 16 at the Rosburg Fitness Center. "It was a tough fought battle," said Adam Gunnett, coach of the 416th FLTS team. "They played
May 12, 2009 416th FLTS pulls out gut wrenching victory over AFRL, advances in tourney It came down to the final serve, with the score tied at 16 in game 3 of the first round of the intramural volleyball playoffs. The 416th Flight Test Squadron was up to serve and after four consecutive failed spike attempts by Jeremy Cookson; the Air Force Research Laboratory was back in the match.
Feb. 13, 2012 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
April 26, 2007 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
Sept. 1, 2016 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
Nov. 2, 2016 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
March 23, 2017 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
July 14, 2020 416th FLTS, AFRL tests “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile The 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Dec. 6, 2006 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
June 14, 2010 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,