Dec. 8, 2020 Edwards Air Force Base Moves To HPCON Charlie APPLICABLE TO ALL PERSONNEL ON EDWARDS AND AF PLANT 42:Click here for all COVID-19 updates at Edwards Air Force Base 3 Nov 2020 Counter COVID Directive is still in effect This ICD does not alter Leave and Pass policies or procedures for Active Duty and Civilians Food distribution and take-out food
Dec. 8, 2020 Renowned test pilot Chuck Yeager dies Famed test pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager has died, Dec. 7. He was 97.
Dec. 2, 2020 Edwards AFB Reports Case of COVID-19 at Child Development Center The 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base received a report, Nov. 30, that a Child Development Center Pre-School child at Edwards Air Force Base and both parents tested positive for COVID-19.
Nov. 24, 2020 Global Power Bomber CTF conducts B-1B external captive carry demonstration The B-1B Lancer’s expanded carriage capabilities comes one step closer to fruition following an external captive carry flight over the skies of Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 20.
Nov. 16, 2020 Preventing Seasonal Flu The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Flu vaccine has been shown in research studies to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications
Nov. 16, 2020 Holiday Fire Safety: Thanksgiving The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.
Nov. 6, 2020 Agile Patriot guides, grows future AFMC leaders The Air Force Materiel Command held the first-ever Agile Patriot professional development conference, Nov. 2-5, equipping emerging leaders with a greater understanding of the AFMC mission and the knowledge, skills and expertise to help lead the organization into the future.
Nov. 5, 2020 Air Force Chief of Chaplains visits Edwards AFB Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Steven Schaick, Chief of Chaplains, Department of the Air Force, and his Religious Affairs Senior Advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Natalie Gray, visited Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 4.
Nov. 5, 2020 AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality The JSE at Nellis AFB will support up to 20 high fidelity simulators and associated equipment to enable multi-platform, multi-domain developmental testing, operational testing and high end advanced tactics and training.
Nov. 5, 2020 AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality Air Force Test Center broke ground on the 52,000 sq. ft. Joint Simulation Environment facility at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 5 during a ceremony hosted by the 412th Electronic Warfare Group.