June 17, 2024 Space Test Course integrates satellite operations into curriculum for first time In another historic first, students of the Space Test Course at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School successfully operated a satellite in space from Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 20.
June 11, 2024 Firefighter crews quickly extinguish flames, prevent spread Firefighter crews from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services responded to a brush fire near the Combat Arm Training and Maintenance facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 7. The crews' quick reaction prevented the fire to spread to nearby structures and on-base
May 22, 2024 B-21 Raider continues flight test, production Following its formal unveiling, Dec. 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider began flight testing here where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.
May 21, 2024 Team Edwards comes together to honor fallen Defenders The 412th Security Forces Squadron observed 2024 National Police Week May 13-17 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 3, 2024 AF Secretary Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Edwards Air Force Base on May 2 to visit with the Air Force Test Pilot School and to fly in the X-62A VISTA. The flight allowed Secretary Kendall to experience firsthand the unique aircraft, which incorporates machine learning and highly specialized
April 26, 2024 Lookout for Desert Tortoises The Desert Tortoise is one of the many animals found on Edwards AFB. Listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, Desert Tortoises are protected from unwarranted harassment or injury. The 412th Civil Engineer Group’s Environmental Management Division would like to remind
April 1, 2024 Edwards AFB Elevates Innovation Culture Through Project Mercury Innovators Workshop When troops separated by long distances needed to exchange information, the Department of Defense created the Internet. During World War I, when pilots needed to know air traffic conditions to prevent collisions, the U.S. Army installed two-way radios inside an aircraft for the first time. Like the
Jan. 29, 2024 Edwards hosts F-16 50th anniversary celebration Multiple F-16s Fighting Falcons from units around the nation descended upon Edwards Air Force Base, California to partake in Falcon Rejoin 50, Jan. 25, 2024, in celebration of the F-16's first flight.
Jan. 8, 2024 One minute and 28 seconds This article serves as a reminder of why the national anthem plays.
Dec. 7, 2023 Edwards AFB Enhances Civilian Academic Degree Program, Providing Financial Support and Flexibility for Advanced Education Goals The 412th Test Wing recently made changes to the Civilian Degree and Training Programs with the addition of a new tuition assistance program, the Civilian Academic Degree Program. The 412th TW now has three programs augmenting the Air Force Civilian Tuition Assistance Program: Academic Degree &