418th FLTS breaks record with heaviest airdrop

Whether it's breaking through the sound barrier or flying different aircraft at the highest possible altitude, Edwards is no stranger to setting aviation records. Flight Test Nation delivered another first when the 418th Flight Test Squadron set a record for the heaviest single payload ever

Professional Enhancement Campus officially opens at Edwards

Senior engineer helps guide AFFTC

Dan Roth is a civilian who holds a senior level executive position at Edwards. He is a leader in the federal civilian workforce and a member of Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn's center staff.Mr. Roth serves the Air Force Flight Test Center as a technical adviser and is responsible for final review of the

Victim Advocate of the Week

I volunteered because I wanted to help others.  I think sexual assualt can be deeply traumatic.  I feel those who have experienced that kind of tragedy should have available the help they need to heal.  Since attending the victim advocate training I've concluded the services provided by members of

Victim Advocate of the Week

I became a volunteer victim advocate so that no one has to suffer in silence and feel alone during a life changing trauma.  I want to be a resource to people so they know that someone cares and is available to assist in whatever their needs may be at the time.  Too often, victims feel they have

USAF TPS selection board to convene

The next annual United States Air Force Test Pilot School selection board will convene August 2 to 6 at the Air Force Personnel Center.  The deadline for applications is June 3.  The USAF Test Pilot School is the world's preeminent fixed-wing test pilot school. TPS graduates are in high demand in an

B-1 FIDL accomplishes 'power-on' in phase two software testing

A B-1 Lancer bomber upgraded with Boeing's Fully Integrated Data Link accomplished its first power-on since going through routine depot maintenance earlier this year. It also successfully transmitted and received data out of the Link 16 antennas for the first time. The milestones were reached last

BX Fits Feet for the Long Haul

Airmen are expected to run long distances as part of their regular workout routine. With this in mind, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service offers a wide selection of footwear to help military shoppers at the Edwards Main Exchange ensure they have shoes that properly fit their feet.AAFES' "Fit Your

JET has landed at the 412 OSS weather flight

This month, the Joint Environmental Toolkit was approved fo use at Edwards. Base weather station personnel have been training on the new system in anticipation of it going fully operational this summer. JET provides the weather flight with a single, fully integrated system of weather analyses,

Edwards dancers dazzle at Disneyland

The Edwards Dance Factory, sponsored by Youth Center, took 10 girls to Disneyland's Diamond Dance Classic April 10.  They joined a group of 300 dancers from all over the nation and around the world including four groups from Australia. During the weekend they performed their routine during a parade