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Feb. 13, 2023
412th Operations Group travels to Bakersfield to inspire new generation of aviators

A group from the 412th Operations Group representing Edwards Air Force Base traveled on a C-12 Huron to the California Aeronautical University Aviation career day to inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
Feb. 8, 2023
Largest private-public collaboration in DoD history reflects commitment to clean energy

The 412th Test Wing unveiled a new solar facility on the northwest corner of Edwards Air Force Base, Feb. 2. The facility, built in collaboration with Terra-Gen LLC, is a result of the Edwards Solar Enhance Use Lease Project.
Oct. 20, 2022
B-21 bomber to be unveiled Dec. 2

The Air Force confirmed Oct. 20 it plans to reveal the B-21 Raider Dec. 2 during an unveiling ceremony hosted and sponsored by the Northrop Grumman Corporation at its production facilities in Palmdale, California.
Nov. 4, 2021
Test Trifecta: Orange, Emerald, Black Flag combine to enhance large-scale test

For the first time, the three independently executed large force test events collaborated in real-time for simultaneous execution focusing on securing electronic data sharing across geographically-separated battlespaces to enable long-range kill chains.
July 9, 2019
Edwards AFB sends earthquake response to nearby base

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the first earthquake struck at 10:33 a.m. July 4 with a 6.4 magnitude and is now considered a foreshock. A second quake shook the area the following day at 8:20 p.m. with a stronger 7.1 magnitude. Estimated economic losses of what the USGS now calls the
April 4, 2019
Utah Air National Guard participates in African Lion 2019

Approximately 80 members of the Utah Air National Guard participated in the humanitarian civic assistance portion of exercise African Lion 2019 in Tata, Morocco, March 25 through April 3.
March 29, 2019
Aerial refueling probe light evaluations flown with KC-135: Effort to clear Navy, USMC F-35 night refueling envelope

The F-35 Lightning II program recently completed testing on an improved lighting assembly with the KC-135 Stratotanker that will enable the Navy and Marine Corps F-35 variants to refuel behind the tanker at night. Flight testing of the redesigned light, which attaches to a refueling probe, was led
Jan. 15, 2019
Embracing change: 55th CG builds Developmental Program, Warhawk Thinking Facility

Through the collective efforts of its group and squadrons’ leadership, the 55th Communications Group stood up a new development program in order to ease the career field’s pivot from traditional information technology to cyber defense operations.
Dec. 20, 2018
Joining forces: Test team completes fourth Orange Flag of 2018

In the skies above California, an F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon from Edwards Air Force Base, are joined by an F-15E Strike Eagle and F-22 Raptor from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, along with a Navy F-18 Hornet from Air Test and Evaluation
Dec. 18, 2018
Reserve spouse to memorialize fallen EOD Airman

Bronze statues can be seen almost anywhere but one rarely hears the amazing stories behind their creation.The spouse of a Reserve Airman here at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, recently sculpted a bust of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal
Dec. 14, 2018
Around the Air Force: B-21 Weapon Systems Review / F-35 Ops Test & Eval

On this look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson is happy with the progress of the B-21 Raider program and F-35 Lightning II pilots conduct initial operational tests and evaluations. Hosted by Senior Airman Jasmine Vanderheyden.
Nov. 27, 2018
Major changes to medical policies good news for Reservists

When Col. John Buterbaugh took the helm as the command surgeon at Air Force Reserve Command in late summer 2018, he wanted to make some bold changes to improve processes for the 70,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen serving around the world.
Sept. 29, 2018
Ceremonial guardsmen ‘honor with dignity’

The mission of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard is to represent the Air Force in a variety of ceremonial functions in Southern Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah. They are responsible for rendering military honors for funeral services and various Air Force ceremonies, as well as, provide
April 30, 2018
Around the Air Force: April 30

On this look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee for the 2019 Fiscal Budget, the 911thAirlift Wing switches to C-17s, humanitarian cargo is delivered to Guatemala, and Guard and Reserve Airmen train for wildfire
April 18, 2018
Around the Air Force: April 18

On this look around the Air Force the F-35 program completes the most comprehensive flight test program in aviation history, Vandenberg Air Force Base unveils a solar array project, and cadets learn about their Pathway to Blue. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson.

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