Oct. 13, 2016 New test force focuses on autonomy, small unmanned aircraft systems, new technologies The 412th Test Wing has a new organization that will explore the Air Force warfighting capabilities of tomorrow. The Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force was officially activated in early July and its mission is to provide agile, innovative flight test capabilities for emerging technologies.
July 13, 2016 New top mission support officer introduced Col. George Tromba took the reins of the 412th Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center July 8.
Nov. 8, 2018 New top NCO at AFTC Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore is the new command chief for the Air Force Test Center. Ditore comes to Edwards from Kadena Air Base, Japan, where he served as the 18th Wing command chief master sergeant. As the AFTC command chief, he is the principal advisor to the commander and senior staff on
June 25, 2009 New training tool prepares pilots for night flying A two year effort culminated June 18 as Edwards opened the doors to its new Night Imaging and Threat Evaluation Laboratory, located in building 1850. A joint effort between the Air Force and Marine Corps, the $129,000 NITE Lab is designed to offer a hands-on training course for all pilots required
July 15, 2009 New TRICARE regional contractors selected The Department of Defense announced the selection of new TRICARE Managed Care Support contractors for the North, South and West TRICARE regions in the United States July 13. This is the third generation of TRICARE managed care support contracts. They are worth an estimated $55.5 billion over the
Aug. 6, 2013 New truancy law this coming school year An absence must be verified within 24 hours of a student's return to school or it will be entered in the student's attendance file as a truancy and reported to the attendance supervisor, school administration and county truant officer. A student is also considered truant with a tardy exceeding 30
March 24, 2015 New VA clinic to open in Lancaster The Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, in partnership with STG International, Inc., will be hosting a grand opening of the new Lancaster Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.This new state-of-the-art CBOC will have the latest in modern
July 19, 2017 New vice commander for Air Force Test Center Col. Angela Suplisson is the new vice commander of the Air Force Test Center headquartered at Edwards AFB. At the AFTC she will assist Maj. Gen. David Harris, AFTC commander, oversee a $31 billion enterprise of more than 18,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel across Edwards, Eglin Air
Oct. 28, 2015 New victim advocates start training The newest group of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocates for Edwards AFB attended training for their national certification Oct. 19-23. The initial 40-hour training conducted is a component of the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program. The
March 20, 2019 New VISTA paint scheme gets artist's approval Renowned aviation artist Mike Machat officially endorsed his latest work for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School March 7 when he applied his signature to the school’s NF-16D VISTA in-flight simulator.The VISTA is sporting a new paint scheme designed by Machat. The one-of-a-kind aircraft is a staple