Edwards AFB News

  • Navy team modifies Edwards KC-135 instrumentation

    A U.S. Navy Aircraft Vehicle Modification and Instrumentation team is hard at work augmenting instrumentation to an Edwardsassigned KC-135 tanker.The unusual arrangement started when the Navy PMA-290 program office approached the 412th Test Management Group about using the Edwards AFB-instrumented

  • NCO Academy Class 21-2 graduates 16 Tech. Sergeants

    The NCO Academy Class 12-2 graduated 16 Tech. Sergeants Feb.14, 2012. The graduates are listed below.Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Eakins, 95th Communications SquadronTech. Sgt. Mark CaiazzaTech. Sgt.Jason Hall Tech. Sgt. Timothy Marks Tech. Sgt. Crystal Klix Tech. Sgt. Alfredo Merced, 412th Operational

  • NCO exchanges stripes for gold bars

    May 20, a technical sergeant from the 95th Medical Operations Squadron will commission as a second lieutenant and move on to accept higher responsibilities in the U.S. Air Force. As he worked in the medical clinic one day in December 2008, a group consisting of Tech. Sgt. Jerry Thompson's squadron

  • NCO retraining program a success in 2010

    The 2010 NCO Retraining Program has concluded with 966 Air Force NCOs identified to transition to new career fields and the successful introduction of two new procedures. Efforts to rebalance the NCO force are being considered a success this year, officials at the Air Force Personnel Center here

  • Need money for college? Apply now!

    The Edwards Officers’ Spouses’ Club is now accepting applications for college scholarships for high school seniors who are dependents of U.S. military members or civil service employees at Edwards. The EOSC has $5,000 to give away this year seniors who will be attending college full time next fall.

  • Network of ranges instrumental to flight test

    Each and every day, the Edwards community works to develop and test the war-winning capabilities of the future. It's an important role that requires a great deal of support from the 412th Range Squadron, as well as additional backing from a group of ranges located throughout the southwestern United

  • Never too young to learn about fire prevention

    The Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week 2017 activities with a visit to Branch Elementary Oct. 10. Fire engines, trucks, fire fighters, and of course, Sparky the Fire Dog, were on hand to help young students learn about fire safety around the home and fighting

  • New 412th CC gets right to work, outlines road ahead

    Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, held his first commander's call April 2, just two days after receiving command of the wing.Those who attended learned a lot about their new commander and his values. For instance, Schaefer believes that an organization's vision should drive how

  • New 412th command chief introduces himself to Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. David Smith, new 412th Test Wing command chief, first arrived at Edwards in early November. On Dec. 8, Smith held an all call for non-commissioned officers in the base theater to introduce himself.Smith has been in the Air Force for more than 27 years. His first 13 were spent as an