July 1, 2025 Forging the new test Leader: How the Air Force Test Pilot School is molding the 21st century Doolittle In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and near-peer competition, the U.S. Air and Space Forces face an increasingly complex battlespace. Victory is no longer determined by singular platforms, but by a web of interconnected, multi-domain systems that must be developed, tested, and
June 24, 2025 New Air Force Test Pilot School satellite operations center reflects continued alignment to National Defense Strategy The Air Force Test Pilot School formally inaugurated its Satellite Operations Center on, June 11, 2025.
June 18, 2025 Child, youth programs reduced across base Edwards’ Child and Youth Programs reduced service hours, suspended drop-in care and paused new enrollments, among other changes driven by staff shortages impacting the entire federal government.
June 18, 2025 Air Force Test Pilot School formally inaugurates Staff Fellowship Program For over eight decades, the Air Force Test Pilot School has played an integral role in America’s leadership in aerospace development. The staff at TPS is hand-selected from among the test enterprise’s best to form the next generation of test leaders, an exceptionally competitive process.
June 16, 2025 Modernization Mission Continues as TPS Welcomes New Commandant Air Force Test Pilot School welcomed their newest commandant during the change of command ceremony, June 13, when Col. James Valpiani relinquished command to Col. Maryann Karlen, former Air Force Test Center deputy commander. Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, AFTC commander, officiated the event.
June 13, 2025 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates second fully integrated air and space class The Air Force Test Pilot School celebrated the graduation of Class 24B on June 7, marking a significant milestone in the development of multi-domain test leaders.
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 10, 2025 USAF Test Pilot School pioneers space cyber test workshop Air Force Test Pilot School recently marked a significant milestone in space education, hosting an inaugural Space Cyber Test workshop developed and tailored by the Stephenson Stellar Corporation with sponsorship from the Air Force Research Laboratory. The workshop, held May 6-8, provided the
June 4, 2025 AF Test Pilot School preps instructors to train test leaders The United States Air Force Test Pilot School is preparing for its second annual test instructor course. This course, a professional development initiative for new faculty members, underscores the school’s commitment to instructional excellence.
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.