June 29, 2010 New guidance - stop and help desert tortoises cross road if safe to do so The way a desert tortoise was killed on base a few weeks ago has prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to change its recommendation for motorists travelling on base. If you see a desert tortoise on a roadway, help it across the road if it is safe to do so.In June, an adult female tortoise was
July 10, 2012 New heritage for 95th ABW, same tradition of excellence The 95th Air Base Wing, active at Edwards since 1994, transitioned to the 412th Test Wing July 13 during a ceremony officiated by Brig. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Test Center commander. Lineage of the 95th ABW dates back to World War II and its heritage is rich with the tradition of
April 27, 2017 New hypoxia trainer saves time, money and lives Edwards pilots and aircrew members may be able to breathe easier knowing they don’t have to go to another base anymore for required hypoxia training. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held April 20 to introduce a new Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device and Hypoxia Familiarization Trainer as part of
July 7, 2023 New identification requirements in place for DOD Civilian Retirees In line with a recent Department of Defense announcement, Edwards Air Force Base is set to transition from traditional physical ID cards for civilian retirees to a new, secure digital identification system. This move aims to enhance both security and ease of access to base facilities and services.
Nov. 14, 2019 New innovation challenge launches at Edwards The 412th Test Wing’s SparkED innovation team conducted a road-trip around the Edwards Air Force Base, California, to launch their new innovation challenge, Nov. 8. This year’s challenge, dubbed Eddie’s Challenge 19.2, is taking aim at innovative ways to increase work flow efficiency and also new
June 6, 2018 New interns receive AFMC welcome More than 130 new interns were introduced to careers in civil service by the Air Force Materiel Command commander at the start of the Premier College Intern Program Symposium June 4 at the Hope Hotel, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. A Secretary of the Air Force initiative, the PCIP is focused
Jan. 26, 2011 New Joint Strike Fighter arrives at Edwards F-35 Joint Strike Fighter AF-04 banks toward base as it arrives at Edwards Jan. 22. During its time here, the flight science aircraft will perform various structure tests including high-angle-of-attack and air-start tests. The JSF is a joint, multinational acquisition program for the Air Force,
June 29, 2011 New leader for 31st TES Lt. Col. Steven Tittel addresses attendees at the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron change of command in Hangar 1810, June 27. Colonel Tittel assumed command of 31st TES from Lt. Col. Russell Hart who is headed to the Air War College in Alabama. Colonel Tittel previously served as the 31st TES
July 5, 2016 New leader for 416th FLTS Col. Scott Cain (left), 412th Operations Group commander, hands the 416th Flight Test Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Chris Keithley during a change of command ceremony June 24. Keithley takes over from Lt. Col. Darren Wees.Keithley comes to the 416th just down the road from the 461st Flight Test