June 16, 2025 Modernization Mission Continues as TPS Welcomes New Commandant Air Force Test Pilot School welcomed their newest commandant during the change of command ceremony, June 13, when Col. James Valpiani relinquished command to Col. Maryann Karlen, former Air Force Test Center deputy commander. Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, AFTC commander, officiated the event.
Aug. 19, 2022 Modified X-62 helps accelerate tactical autonomy development The Air Force Research Laboratory Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office has invested $15 million upgrading a decades-old workhorse to make it relevant for 21st century warfighter challenges.
April 24, 2020 Modular mission control room upgrade improves 412th Test Wing’s capabilities A $37 million improvement and modernization program is now underway at the 412th Test Wing’s Ridley Mission Control Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Nov. 22, 2010 Mojave Greens Disc Golf Course opens at Edwards There's a new game on base.Edwards' brand new disc golf course officially opened for fun and fitness with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Nov. 19."Today we're trying to get everybody out here and show them the course and let everyone know the positives about the sport," said Fernando Brown, Outdoor
April 27, 2015 Moms, Pops and Tots about to upgrade Moms, Pops and Tots is continuing to grow with the help of a $1,000 donation from the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group. The funds will be used to help purchase new equipment and move the program into a permanent location.The program, established last November by the Airman and Family
July 28, 2022 Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
July 31, 2025 Monster spotted on Edwards Air Force Base Members of the Edwards Air Force Base family gathered to take part in an age-old military ceremony July 29 as Col. Thomas Tauer assumed command of Edwards and the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert.
April 5, 2021 Month of the Military Child proclaimed on Edwards AFB Sharene Brown, the spouse of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., joins Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, 412th Test Wing Commander, during the Month of the Military Child Proclamation signing ceremony at Edwards Force Base, California, April 1.
March 4, 2015 Monthly enlisted promotions The 412th Test Wing held its monthly enlisted promotion ceremony Feb. 27 so that dozens of Edwards Airmen could enter March wearing the next rank and ready to tackle the increased responsibility that comes with it. Congratulations to all promotes!To Airman 1st ClassFuller, Cameron, 412th Aerospace
Aug. 27, 2014 Monthly enlisted promotions Team Edwards celebrated their monthly enlisted promotees with a ceremony in the Base Theater Aug. 28. The Airmen pinned on their next rank Sept. 1. Congratulations on taking the next step!To Airman 1st Class:Quinlan G. Johansen, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron To Senior Airman:Keneshia Q.