AFMC News

Oct. 5, 2023
USAF partners with GM Defense to successfully power aircraft with Electric Ground Power Unit

The Air Force Research Laboratory collaborated with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command headquarters and General Motors Defense to successfully power a KC-135 tanker aircraft with GM Defense’s Electric Ground Power Unit at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Sept. 15, 2023
412th Test Wing hosts first-ever Data Analysis Tool Summit

The 412th Test Wing hosted a new type of first: the Data Analysis Tool Summit on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 12-13.
Aug. 23, 2023
Test team researches Human Factors Integration into B-52 CERP

A test team from the Global Power Bombers Combined Test Force recently began research into human factors integration as part of the B-52 Stratofortress Commercial Engine Replacement Program, on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Aug. 21, 2023
Edwards AFB successfully weathers Tropical Storm Hilary

Edwards AFB emerged mostly unscathed from the recent encounter with Tropical Storm Hilary, demonstrating its robust preparedness and resilience in the face of rare adverse weather conditions.
Aug. 15, 2023
Edwards AFB technical sergeant achieves rare Ph.D. milestone

Setting the bar high with an unwavering "fly, fight, and win" attitude, Tech. Sgt. Bionca Thomas, Detachment 2, 9th Operations Group, has carved her name in the annals of exceptional accomplishments. Adding to her already illustrious career, Thomas has ascended to the elite ranks by successfully
July 18, 2023
412th Test Wing Glider Orientation Program takes off for inaugural flight

A group of 412th Test Wing engineers became the first group to take part in the Wing’s Glider Orientation Program after their inaugural flight from Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, June 22.
June 29, 2023
Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot

Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. On June 28, the aircraft lifted off at 11:51 a.m. Central Standard Time during a test flight at the Boeing
June 20, 2023
Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force ready for flight at Edwards

A change of command, expanded mission, and organizational structure change for the Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force (ET-CTF) occurred on Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 7, 2023.
June 13, 2023
452nd Flight Test Squadron bids farewell to RQ-4 Global Hawk

The 452nd Flight Test Squadron held a “sunsetting” event for the RQ-4 Global Hawk flight test program at Edwards AFB, June 9. The event marked the completion of the squadron’s test campaign for the aircraft.
June 7, 2023
AFMC innovation team revolutionizing stealth fighter fleet

An F-35 from the 461st Flight Test Squadron recently took flight at Edwards AFB with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on
June 1, 2023
STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

The latest iteration of the Space Test Course, class 23-1, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School recently completed their capstone exercise, the course’s most rigorous and comprehensive yet.
May 2, 2023
Week-long immersion brings Flight Test to life for USAFA cadets

A group of U.S. Air Force Academy cadets were given an opportunity to live the life of a flight test pilot for a week with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School on Edwards AFB, recently. The students, all enrolled at the Academy’s Aeronautical Engineering 456 Flight Test Techniques class, spent a
Feb. 6, 2023
Thunderbirds conduct winter training at Edwards AFB

The Thunderbirds conducted part of their winter training at Edwards AFB, where new enlisted support teams perfected the ground show portion of the demonstration while the pilots perfected their roles in the air.
Oct. 26, 2022
Innovators throughout Edwards AFB welcome new subject matter experts to their XCITE Panel to begin the FY23 Airman Pitch Process

Every Monday at 1400 on MS Teams, Airmen can bring their requests to the XCITE (SME) Panel to request resource approval (e.g. funding, leadership buy-in, or facilitation assistance from XPOI).
Aug. 15, 2022
461st Flight Test Squadron receives brand new F-35A

The newest F-35A, straight out of the factory, found its new home here at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 1.

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