June 25, 2024 AFMC to expand AcqDemo workforce The Air Force Materiel Command is expanding its Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project, with a target date for converting all eligible General Schedule (GS) employees by June 2025. Approximately 26,000 AFMC positions will convert.
June 17, 2024 Space Test Course integrates satellite operations into curriculum for first time In another historic first, students of the Space Test Course at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School successfully operated a satellite in space from Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 20.
June 11, 2024 Firefighter crews quickly extinguish flames, prevent spread Firefighter crews from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services responded to a brush fire near the Combat Arm Training and Maintenance facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 7. The crews' quick reaction prevented the fire to spread to nearby structures and on-base
June 4, 2024 Edwards students prove that rocket science is not complicated Students at Irving Branch Elementary School on Edwards AFB built, painted and launched 12 rockets as part of a practical science, technology, engineering and mathematics project. This hands-on experience allows the student to extend what they have learned in the classroom to the real world.
June 4, 2024 412th Test Wing presents quarterly award winners The 412th Test Wing presents the quarterly award winners on May 20 to individuals and teams who went above and beyond from January to March, 2024.
May 31, 2024 First female Swiss fighter pilot graduates from U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School On June 8, 2024, Capt. Fanny “Shotty” Chollet will graduate from the U.S. Air Force’s Test Pilot School as Switzerland’s first female test pilot.
May 22, 2024 B-21 Raider continues flight test, production Following its formal unveiling, Dec. 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider began flight testing here where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.
May 21, 2024 Team Edwards comes together to honor fallen Defenders The 412th Security Forces Squadron observed 2024 National Police Week May 13-17 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 21, 2024 The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team releases new 50th anniversary paint scheme The U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team unveiled a 50th anniversary paint scheme honoring the original aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 15 2024.
May 20, 2024 Edwards AFB modernizes military working dogs facility Edwards Air Force Base announces the commencement of a pivotal project: the construction of ten new military working dog kennels for the 412th Security Forces Squadron. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the capabilities and welfare of our highly trained MWDs and their