• F-22 Raptor performs first supersonic SDB drop

    On July 11, the 411th Flight Test Squadron passed a milestone as an F-22 Raptor travelling at supersonic speed dropped a GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb for the first time. The first supersonic SDB drop was part of a safe separation test currently being performed to integrate the bomb with the F-22. The

  • Annual duck blind drawing slated Aug. 9

    Waterfowl hunters can participate in the annual duck blind drawing scheduled Aug. 9, at the Rod and Gun Activity, building 210. Base hunting permits can be submitted to drawing officials from 9 a.m. until the actual drawing begins, which will be at approximately 10 a.m. Duck blind reservations are

  • NASA researchers evaluate sensor technology

    NASA researchers are evaluating an advanced, fiber optic-based sensing technology that could aid development of active control of wing shape. Controlling a wing's shape in flight would allow it to take advantage of aerodynamics and improve overall aircraft efficiency. The Fiber Optic Wing Shape

  • NASA responds to California wildfire emergency imaging request

    A remotely piloted aircraft carrying a NASA sensor flew over much of California earlier this week, gathering information that will be used to help fight more than 300 wildfires burning within the state. The flights by the NASA unmanned Ikhana aircraft are using a sophisticated Autonomous Modular

  • 452nd FLTS hosts Security Awareness Week

    To emphasize the importance of security throughout the unit, the 452nd Flight Test Squadron here hosted a security awareness week July 7 to 10. The event featured security awareness booths, briefings, guest speakers, demonstrations and static displays. "We have Security Awareness Week to address

  • Edwards maintainers train Beale Airmen for Global Hawk Block 20 arrival

    In preparation for the Global Hawk Block 20 arrival at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on June 30, several of their Airmen came to Edwards for a week of training conducted by the Global Vigilance Combined Test Force. A week prior to its arrival, Edwards Airmen trained Beale maintainers on recovery of

  • Airman Leadership School graduates Class 2008-E

    Sixteen Edwards senior airmen graduated from the Airman Leadership School in a ceremony at Club Muroc here July 10.Airman Leadership School is the first of three programs enlisted professionals attend as they progress through their military career. Airman Leadership School prepares Airmen to be

  • Testing studies Global Hawk's electromagnetic profile

    The Global Vigilance Combined Test Force concluded an electromagnetic profile study for the Global Hawk Block 20 at the Benefield Anechoic Facility here July 3. The three-week study marked the first time the test force used an entire Global Hawk aircraft for testing inside the anechoic

  • Century Circle welcomes YC-15

    Team Edwards welcomed a YC-15 prototype into the Century Circle display located at the West Gate during a dedication ceremony July 8.In response to an Air Force request for an advanced medium-to-short takeoff and landing transport, McDonnell Douglas built the prototype aircraft to replace the C-130