May 29, 2020 Innovation during COVID-19 Operations: 771st Test Squadron brings machine learning to data analysis The 771st has recently employed a machine learning tool nicknamed “Sasha” and is showing promise in data analysis, according to engineers at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 20, 2020 Edwards AFB Fire Prevention sends: Grilling Safety There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.
May 19, 2020 Edwards AFB’s Active April Demonstrates Continued Test Operations during COVID-19 Conditions The month of April launched a new normal at Edwards Air Force Base. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, units around the base have taken steps to assure the mission continues while ensuring the health and safety of Airmen during this time of social distancing and teleworking.
May 19, 2020 AFMC preparing for next phase of COVID-19 operations As states across the U.S. begin to slowly reopen their economies, Air Force Materiel Command leaders are similarly readying to return to full mission capacity following major disruptions caused by COVID-19.The plan is for AFMC’s six centers and eight installations to reconstitute and begin to reopen
May 15, 2020 Special 'Thank You' To Edwards AFB Blood Donors The American Red Cross sent a special Certificate of Recognition to Edwards Air Force Base for being an extraordinary Blood Program Partner during the COVID-19 pandemic, May 12.
May 14, 2020 Edwards AFB conducts flyover for front-line health care workers A B-52 Stratofortress from the 412th Test Wing conducted a flyover for the local Aerospace Valley community, May 14. The flyover was in honor of, and to show gratitude to the front-line health care workers helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 13, 2020 Edwards celebrates month of military child with parade Base leaders, school teachers and administrators – even the Easter Bunny sporting a purple facemask – slowly rolled vehicles of various shapes and sizes decorated with signs, balloons and streamers through all the housing areas, including the family camp, the school-age annex and the child
May 12, 2020 Edwards AFB first to test Air Force Comptroller Services Portal The Comptroller Services Portal is an automated incident management application that allows customers to receive online assistance from their servicing Comptroller squadron. The CSP has integrated workflows which assist the customer in seeking help with travel pay, military pay, and civilian pay.
May 11, 2020 EOD clears UXO at PIRA Members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, 812th Civil Engineer Squadron, 412th Test Wing, prepare unexploded ordnance and training munitions for demolition at the Precision Impact Range Area at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 7. The 412th Test Wing uses the PIRA to conduct weapons and
May 11, 2020 World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters At the Air Force Test Center’s Landing Gear Test Facility located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, engineers have developed a new, one-of-a-kind test capability that can identify, characterize and classify tire wear under realistic operational conditions—saving thousands per tire over the