June 18, 2018 This week in Edwards history: The X-5 On June 20, 1951, the Bell X-5 made its maiden flight, piloted by Bell test pilot Jean E. "Skip" Ziegler. The X-5 was the first aircraft capable of changing the sweep of its wings in flight.
July 29, 2016 This week in flight test history July 24, 1951 at Edwards - The Bell X-1D made the first--and the only successful--flight of its career when it was air-dropped from an EB-50A mother ship to make an unpowered glide to the Rogers Dry Lake Bed. Jean “Skip” Ziegler was the pilot. The X-1D was the first of the “second generation” X-1
April 6, 2017 This year’s Military Retiree Appreciation Day set for May 6 Edwards AFB’s 2017 Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oasis Community Center. Military retirees and spouses are invited to come out and learn about programs that affect retirees and receive free services during the visit. Legal services, immunizations,
May 19, 2008 Thornton returns, takes TW helm After a six year hiatus from Edwards, a Airman has returned for his third tour of duty on the base -- this time as the 412th Test Wing commander.Col. William Thornton took command of the wing during a change of command ceremony at hangar 1600, May 19. He was first stationed here in 1993 to attend
July 6, 2018 Thousands celebrate Independence Day at Summer Bash 2018 This year’s annual Summer Bash brought more than 2,500 people to Wings Field at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
June 29, 2023 Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. On June 28, the aircraft lifted off at 11:51 a.m. Central Standard Time during a test flight at the Boeing
March 19, 2024 Three new self service markets now available on base Col. Ahave Brown, 412th Maintenance Group commander, joins AAFES as they officially open a Self Service Market inside Building 1600 on Edwards Air Force Base, California, today. AAFES also opened two other locations on Edwards: one at the South Base facility and another at the Air Force Test Pilot
Nov. 22, 2010 Three Team Edwards' Airmen selected for promotion to Air Forces' top 1 percent Team Edwards celebrated the selection of three of their own to the top one percent of the enlisted ranks in the Air Force.Senior Master Sgts. Gregory B. Bobzin, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; James K. Cope, 31st Test Evaluation Squadron; and Tony Turner, Air Force Operational Test and
March 9, 2011 Three-on-three hoops tourney asks players to step up and aid a worthy cause The "Hoops in the Sun 2011" three-on-three basketball tournament asks participants to step up their game and at the same time aid a worthy cause.The tournament, which begins March 19 at the Community Park Court, is open to anyone on base who would like to participate - enlisted members, officers,
Jan. 12, 2011 Thrift Shop begins New Year with new manager, provides same great value, benefits Volunteer staff members and customers of the Edwards Thrift Shop joined in celebrating Customer Appreciation week and bidding adieu to, the shop's manager of nearly two years.Dec. 14 and 15 were special days at the Thrift Shop as the staff closed out the year by offering customers special holiday