Sept. 2, 2021 AFRL Detachment 7 welcomes new commander Lt. Col. Robert Volesky assumed command of Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 during an assumption of command ceremony at the AFRL Rocket Lab on Edwards Air Force Base, California, on 27 Aug. 27.
Aug. 31, 2021 412th Test Wing Commander Speaks To Local Veterans Group The commander of the 412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base, California, visited the weekly Coffee4VETS breakfast at a local diner in Lancaster, Calif. Aug 31.
Aug. 31, 2021 Engineer’s side hustle could fly BAF data capture to new heights Aleksandr Yarovinskiy, an electronics engineer with the 772nd Test Squadron’s Benefield Anechoic Facility radio frequency measurement team, is building an unmanned aircraft system from scratch in his spare time. This drone will have the capability to position a radio receiver or emitter – or both –
Aug. 27, 2021 CHPS promotes ‘Move More’ physical activity challenge Improve the way you feel and function by participating in the Air Force Move More Challenge. During September and October, Civilian Health Promotion Services will promote and conduct its Move More physical activity challenge. Being physically active is essential to prevent and reduce risks of many
Aug. 26, 2021 Defense Secretary mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for service members Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum Aug. 24 directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for service members, a Pentagon official said Aug. 25. John F. Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said only Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines will be mandatory.
Aug. 23, 2021 USAFTPS graduates first “production” Space Test Fundamentals class The Air Force Test Pilot School graduated the latest class of Space Test Fundamentals professionals during a ceremony at base theater on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 20.
Aug. 16, 2021 Edwards AFB elementary schools officially re-open Two elementary schools were officially re-opened for education following a ribbon cutting ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 13.
Aug. 13, 2021 Mrs. California Universe thanks 418th FLTS for critical help during family COVID crisis The reigning Mrs. California Universe brought a message of health to the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 2, as a gesture of gratitude for the support the squadron offered her family during a COVID-19-related family emergency.
Aug. 13, 2021 Edwards Air Force Base Moves To HPCON-BRAVO Edwards AFB and AF Plant 42 has moved into HPCON-BRAVO effective 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13. At HPCON – BRAVO, base access is limited to personnel classified as Mission Critical (MC), Mission Essential (ME) and Operationally Necessary (ON). All personnel with questions regarding individual’s
Aug. 13, 2021 AFMC Airmen augment alternative fitness beta test Airmen at four Air Force Materiel Command installations are helping to beta test the new alternative fitness components announced by the Air Force in July 2021.