Aug. 27, 2025 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
July 31, 2025 Monster spotted on Edwards Air Force Base Members of the Edwards Air Force Base family gathered to take part in an age-old military ceremony July 29 as Col. Thomas Tauer assumed command of Edwards and the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert.
June 11, 2025 Edwards' FCC addresses child care shortage, names provider of the year Military family child care providers are professionals certified by their military installation to provide child care in their on-base homes.
June 4, 2025 Police Week at Edwards honors fallen and strengthens community connection The 412th Security Forces Squadron held a week of activities May 12-16 to build connections, foster understanding and promote trust between law enforcement officers and the base population.
May 27, 2025 Historic Flight: AETC commander becomes first non-test pilot to fly T-7A Red Hawk On a clear spring morning over the Mojave Desert, Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, made history as the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. The milestone flight took place April 30 at Edwards Air Force Base, underscoring the program’s
May 7, 2025 Pearl Harbor redux? CC draws parallels, urges preparedness Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, delivered a sobering assessment of China’s growing military capabilities during a recent briefing to community leaders at Antelope Valley College.
April 24, 2025 Desert Showdown: Forging Readiness and Resilience at Edwards AFB The unforgiving Mojave Desert set the stage for the 412th Medical Group’s inaugural “Desert Showdown,” a first responder-centric obstacle course designed to push teams to their limits both mentally and physically was held April 10 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
April 22, 2025 USACE LA District helps bring big changes to Edwards AFB The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District visited two Air Force installations April 3 to meet with project partners and assess progress on key construction efforts.
April 8, 2025 Avoid relocation frustrations: consult TMO first Summer's arrival also heralds peak moving season for military families. Permanent changes of station (PCS) can be logistically daunting, but the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Traffic Management Operations (TMO) stands ready to assist service members and civilians with household goods
March 21, 2025 Air Force Awards Contract for Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, F-47 The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform.