Edwards AFB News

  • Air Force building the future force

    Team Edwards,The Air Force announced today an initiative to build the future force. Please take time to read the article below as some of these initiatives will affect Edwards AFB. As more details become available, Edwards senior leaders will share them with you. Bottom line: The AFFTC mission is

  • Gear Up! Navy's X-47B demonstrator flies in cruise mode for first time

    The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration aircraft reached a major milestone when it retracted its landing gear and flew in its cruise configuration for the first time here Sept. 30.The flight of the Navy's Northrop Grumman-built aircraft helped validate precision navigation hardware and

  • NASA Dryden awards contracts to research integration of UAVs into national

    NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center recently awarded contracts to six research and development firms to assist the center in meeting the goals of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration in the National Airspace System, or UAS in the NAS, project. In addition, cooperative agreements were issued to

  • C-5 upgrades - Edwards team provides proof of expanding Galaxy

    An Edwards Team is hard at work providing proof the Galaxy is expanding.The C-5 Galaxy is expanding its capabilities through hardware and software upgrades that will position the monster transport aircraft for the successful completion of its Air Force mission for the next 40 years.After major

  • 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

  • New solar farms could light the way to power bill savings at Edwards

    With today's fiscal climate, Edwards Air Force Base is always looking for good ways to save money.One area where Edwards is looking to save is energy costs.After three years of planning and coordination with Southern California Edison, the California Public Utilities Commission and environmental

  • TriWest brings TRICARE tools to your smartphone

    Your smartphone can now be used for more than texting friends or flinging birds. With TriWest's mobile account tools, you can get closer to your health care. TriWest mobile applicationsGet answers to your general TRICARE questions whether you're relaxing at home, standing in line or waiting at the