Edwards AFB News

  • Team shows how managing emergencies, preparedness is year-around job

    While National Preparedness Month usually serves as a once-a-year reminder to prepare any and all for emergency situations, the Edwards Emergency Management team is here to provide additional preparation for all base personnel in case of a crisis year around."All bases have an Emergency Management

  • Team tests ground equipment concept demonstrator here

      A team working with the 412th Logis­tics Test Squadron recently completed tests on an all-electric aircraft power supply unit here.  Called the Hybrid Electric Flight Line Cart Technology Pathfinder, this unit was the first step in developing a new system for providing electric power to aircraft

  • Team tests pod at 'LITENING' speed

    The 416th Flight Test Squadron here, working together with the 85th Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and the 422nd OT&E Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev., began accelerated testing of a LITENING-AT targeting pod here March 17.The LITENING-AT test will update the

  • Team to evaluate base ESOHCAMP initiatives

    A team of on-base experts will start a review May 19 of the Edwards Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program. This internal review checks practices of organizations across the base to ensure they function efficiently and follow federal, state, local

  • Teamwork hailed for F-22 CTF’s smooth move to new facility

    Moving into a new house can be a daunting task, but imagine moving an entire squadron with almost 350 personnel, fighter jets and maintenance and communications equipment, into a new flightline test facility in one year’s time. The completion of that task and the spirit of teamwork was celebrated

  • Tech. Sgt. Baker is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week

    Name: Jonathan R. Baker Rank: Tech. Sgt.Duty Title: 412th Security Force Squadron, Security Forces Investigations NCOICHometown: Chesapeake, Va.When did you join the Air Force? May 24, 2000Why did you join the Air Force? I joined the Air Force to gain vital law enforcement skills and experience. I

  • Tech. Sgt. Brad A. Reeves is Warrior of the Week

    Name: Brad A. Reeves Rank: Technical sergeantDuty Title: Non-commissioned officer in charge, OperationsHometown: Mulberry, Ark.When did you join the Air Force? June 1997Why did you join the Air Force?I joined the Air Force because I grew up in a small rural town where the potential for me to have a

  • Tech. Sgt. D'Amico is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week.

    Name: Randolph D'AmicoRank: Technical SergeantUnit/Duty Title: 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, B-2 Lead Suitability evaluatorHometown: Mesa, Ariz.When did you join the Air Force? Sept. 10, 2002Why did you join the Air Force? Primarily I joined to continue a family tradition. I also love being a

  • Tech. Sgt. Kuhn is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week

    Name: Heather D. KuhnRank: Tech. Sgt. (Master Sgt. - Select) Duty Title: NCOIC, F-35 Aircraft Section Unit: 31st Test and Evaluation SquadronHometown: Rochester, Minn.When did you join the Air Force? May 2001Why did you join the Air Force? I was awarded a full scholarship for my junior and senior

  • Tech. Sgt. Matthew Reyes is Warrior of the Week

    Warrior of the WeekTech. Sergeant Matthew ReyesNCOIC, Information Protection Operations - 95th Communications SquadronHometown: Loomis, CaliforniaWhen did you join the Air Force? January 2000Why did you join? I wanted to do something different with my life. The Air Force offered me chance to learn