July 12, 2021 New era for Multi-Domain Test Force The Air Force Test Center ushered in a new era of the Multi-Domain Test Force, appointing its first military commander, Lt. Col. David Levene, at the AFTC Detachment 1 and MDTF Assumption of Command ceremony July 9. The MDTF will take residence at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, with future employees
July 30, 2013 New Express gas station open for business As of today, July 31, the new Army and Air Force Exchange Express service station on Fitz-Gerald Blvd. is now open. The station is approximately 2,700 sq. feet of sales area, doubling the current station, and has 10 pumps to help facilitate a quick in and out for customers.The Exchange has also
Aug. 11, 2015 New flower shop has colorful gifts Petals and Blooms floral shop is now located in the Exchange mall area. The shop offers potted plants, fruit and gourmet baskets, floral arrangements and various gifts. They also offer suit and tuxedo rentalsEdwards Petals and Blooms is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on
Jan. 18, 2012 New four-way stop to be added at intersection of Lilly and N. Rosamond Blvd. Entering and exiting the NASA Dryden facilities will soon be easier following the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Lilly & North Rosamond Boulevard. While the installation will make entering and exiting the NASA complex safer and more convenient, it will require increased
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