May 7, 2014 A half century of federal service Russell Kochie, an engineer technician for the 412th Civil Engineer Directorate, celebrated his retirement May 1 at Chapel 1. Kochie began his federal civil service career in 1963 as a gardener in Civil Engineering, maintaining the grass, trees and sprinkler systems throughout the installation. As a
Aug. 7, 2023 A Journey of Resiliency: Edwards AFB team member accomplishes 1,500-mile solo kayak expedition In a remarkable display of determination and courage, Madison Eklund, a recreation assistant assigned to the 412 Force Support Squadron at Edwards AFB, has achieved an awe-inspiring feat of resilience by successfully completing a challenging 1,500-mile kayak journey. Setting off in May of 2022,
Feb. 10, 2023 A Journey to Inspire: 412th Operations Group travels to Bakersfield to inspire a new generation Hosted by the 412th Operations Group representing Edwards Air Force Base, a group from Team Edwards traveled on a C-12 Huron to the California Aeronautical University Aviation Career Day in Bakersfield, California to inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
Jan. 16, 2019 A KC-46 milestone: Making history today at Edwards Fielding began last week on America’s newest air refueling tanker aircraft – the KC-46 Pegasus. Operationalizing a new military aircraft does not happen often, but when it does, it typically goes through Edwards Air Force Base – The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe. Regardless of whether it
Dec. 11, 2012 A lesson in resilience from Louis Zamperini, an exemplary Wingman When it comes to being resilient and caring for others, there is no finer example than the 95-year-old World War II aviator and American hero, Louis Zamperini. While addressing Team Edwards during a Wingman Day resilience training event Dec. 10, he shared his personal testimony of how his life
Aug. 14, 2012 'A Marine's Story' highlights importance of preventing sexual assault Team Edwards gathered in the Base Theater Aug. 10 to hear Mary Lauterbach tell her daughter's story about the tragic consequences of sexual assault."A Marine's Story," as told by the courageous mother, detailed the circumstances surrounding the death of Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, who was brutally
May 31, 2023 A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades The Benefield Anechoic Facility recently tested its first space satellite in decades. Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.
Feb. 11, 2025 A New Era in Testing: USAF TPS Partners with Stanford and Silicon Valley for AI and Emerging Technologies Course The United States Air Force Test Pilot School has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative, completing its inaugural “Test of AI and Emerging Technologies” course in partnership with Stanford University and the Department of the Air Force’s Stanford AI Studio. This historic collaboration marks the