Aug. 12, 2019 Fix these broken wings – part fabrication saves Air Force time, money Team Edwards members worked together to save the Air Force more than $1 million in repair costs recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Airmen from the 412th Maintenance Squadron discovered damages on a T-38 Talon during a 225-hour inspection.
Aug. 2, 2019 Initiative draws large feedback, widespread support The Air Force Materiel Command’s AFMC We Need initiative continues to make steady progress, with project teams completing phase two visits to AFMC operating locations this week. The initiative aims to identify both the areas in which the command excels as well as the challenges and opportunities
Aug. 1, 2019 Team Edwards loses one of its own as hypersonics pioneer Johnny G. Armstrong dies Johnny G. Armstrong, a hypersonics pioneer and retired flight test engineer at what was then known as the Air Force Flight Test Center here, died in Lancaster, California. He was 86.
July 31, 2019 Snakes, robots and books! More than 200 Team Edwards members and their family attended the event the Edwards Youth Newcomer's Info Fair at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 30. The event was put together by the Airmen & Family Readiness Center, Operation Homefront and the Edwards AFB First Sergeant's association.
July 30, 2019 Bunch to host online town hall Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, will host a virtual town hall Aug. 8, 1 p.m. EST. The event will be livestreamed on the AFMC Facebook page with opportunities for personnel to submit questions for Bunch prior to and during the event.
July 29, 2019 TACE lays down foundation for future UAV test safety The 412th Test Wing’s Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force conducted an autonomous test flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 25. The flight’s mission was to test a software suite designed to make unmanned aerial vehicle flight safer.
July 25, 2019 Team Edwards celebrates newest technical sergeants The 412th Test Wing celebrated its newest Technical Sergeants during a Technical Sergeant Release Party at Club Muroc on Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 18. The noncommissioned officers received a congratulatory certificate from the 412th TW leadership. It was the culmination of a two-day
July 24, 2019 124 years strong: AAFES celebrates 124 years of service For 124 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has gone where troops have gone to provide goods and services to Warfighters and their families. To commemorate its anniversary, the AAFES will hold a special cake-cutting and community event at 11 a.m., July 25, at the Base Exchange on Edwards
July 23, 2019 Honorary Commanders tour Test Pilot School Edwards AFB Honorary Commanders participated in a tour of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, July 19. The Honorary Commander program is a two-year appointment that partners base commanders with local civic, educational and business leaders to enhance and promote a mutual relationship between the
July 22, 2019 Edwards AFB holds education fair The 412th Forces Support Squadron held an Education Fair at Club Muroc on Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 23.