Nov. 7, 2024 Edwards focuses on future through Defense Acquisition University workshop The 412th Test Wing’s Plans and Programs Directorate, in partnership with the Edwards Education Center, hosted a unified Defense Acquisition University workshop Oct. 29-30.
Oct. 29, 2024 Fire dispatcher supervisor exemplifies service before self Melissa Young has worked for the Fire Department at Edwards Air Force Base and Operating Location Plant 42 since 2017. She draws on her family’s commitment to community service and legacy of fighting fires and emergencies throughout generations.
Oct. 23, 2024 Edwards hosts Norwegian Foot March In a remarkable display of physical endurance and military camaraderie, Edwards Air Force Base, California, hosted the inaugural Norwegian Foot March, Oct. 15.
Oct. 22, 2024 NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research NASA research pilots are experts on how to achieve the right flight-test conditions for experiments and the tools needed for successful missions. It is that expertise that enables pilots to help researchers learn how an aircraft can fly their technology innovations and save time and money, while
Oct. 21, 2024 B-2 bomber undergoes key maintenance overhaul in record time In a big win for U.S. Air Force readiness, the “Spirit of Nebraska” a B-2 bomber, returned to operations 91 days ahead of schedule, after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) here on Oct. 15, 2024.
Oct. 17, 2024 USAF Test Pilot School and the Operator Performance Laboratory partner to prepare future test leaders, conduct autonomy research The United States Air Force Test Pilot School, in collaboration with the University of Iowa's College of Engineering Operator Performance Laboratory, recently made advances in modernizing the student curriculum while providing critical data for continued research in machine learning.
Oct. 9, 2024 A-29 Super Tucano joins Air Force Test Pilot School fleet A trio of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft recently arrived at Edwards Air Force Base to join a unique fleet at the Air Force Test Pilot School. The arrival marks the first newly assigned aircraft for the school in nearly 30 years.
Oct. 7, 2024 Joint EOD Teams Converge for Field Training Exercise "Obsidian Dragon" In a significant collaboration across military branches, a six-day Field Training Exercise titled "Obsidian Dragon" concluded at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 13.
Sept. 27, 2024 Leading by teaching: Edwards SNCO pursues doctorate degree Chief Master Sgt. Jermaine King grew up in an inner city where there were not many options available to him. After graduating high school, he didn’t take his college opportunities serious. He joined the Air Force to escape the environment he grew up in.
Sept. 26, 2024 Be on the 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.