April 20, 2016 New fuel system good for Edwards, environment The new Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Edwards is more than just an improvement in fuel delivery efficiency, it is the first facility on Edwards Air Force Base to use a geothermal climate control system.Traditional air conditioning systems use fans and compressors to move air through a heat
Jan. 12, 2017 New funnel system drastically reduces cost in fire suppression test at Edwards Members of the F-35 Integrated Test Force developed a new funnel system that captures the foam or water deluge during required hangar fire-suppression system tests saving $79,750 and several days of delay, which can be critically important for test programs. The Edwards Air Force Base Fire
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,