Edwards AFB News

  • National Test Center opens on Edwards

    The 412th Test Wing, in conjunction with the University of Phoenix, officially opened the National Test Center following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Education and Training Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 20.

  • National Women's Equality Day

    Celebrate National Women's Equality Day with a brown bag luncheon, open discussion and presentation by Jennifer Cole, NASA engineer and branch chief of aerodynamics and propulsion, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. in the Oasis Community Center. This free, official event is hosted by the 95th Air Base Wing, and

  • NATO AGS arrives at Edwards

    NATO's first Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) aircraft arrived at Edwards Dec. 19 completing its first flight. The test flight marks the start of six months of ground and airborne testing at Edwards before the aircraft is sent to its new home in Sigonella, Italy.NATO AGS is a derivative of the

  • Nature's hazards: Mosquito-borne diseases

    Mosquito bites can be annoying, but they can also cause serious viral diseases, such as Zika, West Nile, Chikungunya and Dengue. If an infected mosquito bites a bird or mammal, including humans, it can transmit the illness to them.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West

  • 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

  • NDI Team Accelerates B-52 Inspection, Ensures Flight Readiness

    The Edwards Air Force Base Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) team, within the 412th Maintenance Squadron, recently completed a comprehensive inspection of a B-52 Stratofortress, a remarkable 17 days ahead of schedule, showcasing their expertise and commitment to maintaining the Air Force's vital