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
March 9, 2017 A one-and-only aircraft type tested at Edwards set to retire After more than 50 years of faithful service and rescue missions spanning the globe, King 52, the first HC-130 configured for Air Force rescue in 1964, retired March 6.King 52 was one of a few HC-130s converted to conduct rescue operations in the 1960s and tested at Edwards AFB. Accompanied by its
May 18, 2011 A pair who cares - girls collect boxes of useful items, letters for deploying troops Best friends Brittany Sheridan, 12 and Shayla Smith, 8, spent a total of 16 hours, May 7 and May 8, outside of a Lancaster, Calif. K-Mart, collecting sundry items for deploying troops.The two girls knew that they wanted to take on a charitable project and took it upon themselves to do what they
June 20, 2018 A peak behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas Effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is possible, but many Airmen falsely think seeking medical help for PTSD will hurt their career and will not help them get better. These stigmas and misconceptions create perceived barriers, preventing Airmen from seeking care. Delaying treatment
June 11, 2013 A penny saved is a penny earned on Father's Day Exchange restaurants Father's Day is the perfect time of year to express to dad how much he and his advice is appreciated. Children of all ages can demonstrate that dad's advice to watch the bottom line was taken to heart by visiting an Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurant on Father's Day, where using a MILITARY