9 Apr 2021

First-ever Space Test Fundamentals class visits STAR Delta (P)

Students from the inaugural U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Fundamentals course, Class 21-1, visited Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado recently. The STF course curriculum included a two-week tour of Schriever AFB; Buckley AFB, Colorado; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado; Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico; and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, before a final capstone project that tied the whole course together and validated the desired learning objectives.

8 Apr 2021

U.S. Air Force Rolls Out New Mission Statement

PENTAGON, Virginia – The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … Airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities that Airpower provides to the nation and joint operations. The ability to fight and win with Airpower is key to facing emerging competitors and near-peer adversaries, according to service leaders.

8 Apr 2021

412th Test Wing conducts weapon separation test for Korean F-16 Update Program

An F-16 assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron flies into position over the Precision Impact

7 Apr 2021

Test Pilot school graduates first Space Test Fundamentals class

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduated the first-ever Space Test Fundamentals class April 6, 2021, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the U.S. Space Force chief of space operations, was on-hand to give the graduation address.

6 Apr 2021

ARRW booster vehicle flight test unsuccessful

Test missile was not able to complete launch sequence.

5 Apr 2021

Month of the Military Child proclaimed on Edwards AFB

Sharene Brown, the spouse of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., joins Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, 412th Test Wing Commander, during the Month of the Military Child Proclamation signing ceremony at Edwards Force Base, California, April 1.

5 Apr 2021

Air Force Chief of Staff visits Edwards AFB

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and his wife, Sharene Brown, visited Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 30 – April 1.

22 Mar 2021

AFAF campaign “For Airmen & Guardians, By Airmen & Guardians” takes off at Edwards

The 2021 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially started March 22 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

22 Mar 2021

AMC TES Det. 3 welcomes new commander

Maj. Jacob C. Johnson assumed command of Detachment 3 Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron in an Assumption of Command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 15.

18 Mar 2021

Edwards AFB courthouse renamed to “Seidel Memorial Courthouse”

Family members, friends and colleagues attended the dedication ceremony of the Seidel Memorial Courthouse on Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 18.

12 Mar 2021

KC-46 conducts flight tests with E-4B

An E-4B assigned to Eighth Air Force from Offut Air Force Base, Nebraska, conducted flight tests

9 Mar 2021

912th AMXS welcomes new leadership

Col. Dominic Clementz, 412th Maintenance Group commander, passes on the 912th Aircraft Maintenance

8 Mar 2021

Test like we fight: ‘Orange Flag’, ‘Black Flag’ collaborate to accelerate change

Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing, combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, bringing a first for the test community March 2-4.

8 Mar 2021

Test like we fight: ‘Orange Flag’, ‘Black Flag’ collaborate to accelerate change

Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing, combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, bringing a first for the test community March 2-4.

8 Mar 2021

The EAGIL has landed - Divested B-1B Lancer to become ground integration lab

A recently retired B-1B Lancer flew its final sortie and landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 23.

8 Mar 2021

AFTC honors Women's History Month: interview with Col. Sebrina Pabon

Air Force Test Center continues to honor women throughout the Command with a question and answer focused interview highlighting the first female U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Commandant, Col. Sebrina Pabon.

5 Mar 2021

Non-Air Force Plane Crash On Edwards Air Force Base

At approximately 10:20 a.m. local time today, a non-military aircraft originating from the Mojave Air & Space Port crashed in an uninhabited area of Edwards Air Force Base. For more information, please contact the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, Calif. at 661-824-2977.

5 Mar 2021

Major hypersonic missile testing on the horizon

Ground testing began this week.

4 Mar 2021

AFMC releases updated telework guidance

The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated guide to provide employees and supervisors with a one-stop reference to policies and procedures governing telework activity across the mission set. The 25-page document covers all aspects of telework, to include eligibility, training, pay, leave and absence, equipment, documentation and more, with applicability to all AFMC telework-eligible employees.

28 Feb 2021

AFTC honors Women's History Month: interview with Dr. Eileen Bjorkman

March is Women’s History Month, and the Air Force Test Center has kicked off with a question and answer focused interview highlighting Air Force Test Center executive director, SES Dr. Eileen Bjorkman.