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
June 18, 2012 New leader for 912th AMXS Col. Robert Weaver, 412th Maintenance Group commander, hands the 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Thomas Klawiter at a change of leadership ceremony June 7, in Hangar 1600. Klawiter is the new director of the 912th AMXS.
June 4, 2013 New leader for Global Vigilance CTF Lt. Col. Matthew Domsalla (center) accepts the Global Vigilance Combined Test Force guidon from Col. Christopher Azzano (left), 412th Operations Group commander during a change of leadership ceremony May 31 in Hangar 1414. Domsalla assumed the directorship from Lt. Col. Landon Henderson (right) who
Oct. 8, 2008 New 'Liberando' Command Chief hits ground running Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Soltis has hit the ground running as the new 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant - literally. Within 24 hours of stepping off the plane Sept. 27 to begin a one year deployment at Manas AB, the chief was already out for his first of many runs on Lisa's
June 8, 2010 New mammography capability coming to Edwards clinic The 95th Medical Group will unveil an innovative leap in technology for its screening mammography program as early as July 1.The Diagnostic Imaging Element is adding computed radiography imaging technology, which will have many advantages over the technology it replaces. These include:· Reduced