Edwards AFB News

  • AFFTC museum receives Capt. Edwards' diaries

    Capt. Glen Edwards', diaries were donated to the Air Force Flight Test Center museum during a ceremony Nov. 25. Captain Edwards' family donated the diaries that document the test pilots experiences during World War II, from when he joined the Army Air Corps up to a few days before he died. "I am

  • AFFTC names quarterly award winners

    Congratulations to the following Air Force Flight Test Center third quarter 2011 award winners:Secretarial/Clerical Category:Torri L. McKay, Air Force Flight Test Center Contracting Directorate, director's secretaryStaff/Specialist/Analyst Category:Nancy R. Palmer, Air Force Flight Test Center

  • AFFTC re-designated as Air Force Test Center

    The Air Force Flight Test Center re-designation as the Air Force Test Center was officially recognized during a ceremony here July 13. As part of the same ceremony, the 95th Air Base Wing at Edwards transitioned to the 412th Test Wing. Both unit changes were effective July 6.Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger,

  • AFFTC Safety Office offers Thanksgiving travel tips

    Thanksgiving is about being with family. Because of this, there will be a rise in highway traffic accidents, with many motorists driving in unfamiliar areas. Caution and patience is paramount so all arrive safely to loved ones. The following tips demonstrate how to navigate through highway traffic

  • AFFTC says farewell to its top civilian

    With family, friends and colleagues assembled in Hangar 1600, Thomas Berard, the Air Force Flight Test Center's executive director, said farewell to Edwards after 33 years of federal service in his retirement ceremony, Dec. 2.Berard began his career here at Edwards in 1979 working as a mathematician

  • AFFTC sees changes under Air Force restructuring plan

    Some Edwards groups and squadrons were restructured June 30 to align those organizations with the new Air Force manning and standardization guidelines as well as the Air Force Acquisition Improvement Plan.  The move follows guidance the base received in May when Air Force Materiel Command officials

  • AFFTC selects new technical advisor

    The 412th Test Wing technical director was named the Air Force Flight Test Center technical advisor on Thursday. Dan Roth will be working in the position vacated by Dr. George Ka'iliwai. "It's great to receive this assignment," Mr. Roth said. "There are many individuals qualified at the AFFTC,

  • AFFTC Small Business office hosts 2-day seminar

    The Air Force Flight Test Center Small Business office hosted a seminar April 10 and 11 at the Conference Center here.The purpose of the two-day seminar was to introduce several opportunities available on base to small businesses in California as well as the United States."The small

  • AFFTC taking care of business

    It may not be noticeable on the surface, but a lot of what keeps Edwards running is due to small businesses. Construction projects, janitorial services and parts supply are just a few examples of the products and services companies are providing on base, which keep the nation's premier flight test