Edwards AFB News

  • 412th Test Wing commander holiday message

    Team,As we head into the holiday season, I want to thank you for your selfless dedication and commitment to one another and to the warfighter. You are the reason for our greatness and I am humbled to work alongside of you.  We follow a proud legacy and an unfailing dedication to our nation and to

  • One-day event streamlines hiring process for maintainers

    Nathan Dixon needs maintainers.“I have the largest squadron on Edwards and I have 103 open positions,” said the director of the 412th Maintenance Squadron. Dixon added that it could take up to 225 days to get a new employee on board. With 80 aircraft of all different types and a busy flying mission,

  • Air Force base of preference initiative evolves to permanent program

    The Base of Preference enhanced assignment initiative begins Jan. 9, 2019, and provides enlisted Airmen who have 48 months’ time on station as of May 2019 the opportunity to apply for available Permanent Change of Station assignments in the Continental United States, or CONUS, through an immediate,

  • Edwards CAP Squadron 84 remembers, honors during Wreaths Across America Day

    Edwards Air Force Base Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron 84 United States Air Force Auxiliary hosted a National Wreaths Across America Day at Flag Park on Edwards Dec. 15. According to the Wreaths Across America website, each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission is to

  • For the Warfighter, Nov. 2018

    A monthly look at the historical and innovative work being done at Edwards Air Force Base for the warfighter.

  • Range Innovation Team and 'Innovation Makerspace'

    Innovation starts with individuals who strive to make a difference.  Greg Myers led the Range Innovation Team, tracking all active innovation efforts in addition to pursuing his personal innovation project, the "Innovation Makerspace.” His efforts as an individual and team leader were recognized

  • Bunch nominated to command AFMC

    Lt. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. has been nominated by the President for a fourth star to become the next commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

  • 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Johnny Cote is the 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week.Cote works in the 412th Test Wing Command Section as an administrative specialist.He hails from Bangor, Maine, where he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in February 2017. Edwards AFB is his first assignment.Cote hopes to be