Dec. 11, 2025 From tester to subject – Air Force Test Pilot School instructor commands Mars mission for NASA The relationship between the Air Force Test Pilot School and the nation’s space program has intersected since the school’s formal creation in 1944. Numerous astronauts, researchers and other pioneers in the space domain have called the school home over the last 80 years, a tradition that continues
Dec. 10, 2025 B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.
Dec. 8, 2025 DCMA champions ‘Drone Dominance’ objectives To accelerate the commercialization of drone technologies, US-X plans to champion industrial access by simplifying the Blue List application and onboarding process for qualified American companies.
Dec. 8, 2025 How Air Force and Plant 42 overcame odds to revive damaged B-2 Four years ago, a B-2 Spirit, tail number 89-0129, also known as the Spirit of Georgia experienced an incident resulting in significant damage to the bomber and raising serious questions about its future. What followed was a remarkable display of teamwork, ingenuity, and determination culminating in
Dec. 8, 2025 Have questions about the solicitation for AI data centers? We got answers On Oct. 15, a solicitation was released stating the DAF is seeking qualified entities for a long-term lease to develop and operate these data centers, supporting innovation and technological advancement. This list of frequently asked questions provides answers to anticipated questions and concerns
Dec. 3, 2025 Always ready even during government shutdown During the recent government shutdown, the 412th Civil Engineer Group conducted a series of live-fire training exercises to enhance Airmen readiness, encompassing structural and nighttime aircraft fire scenarios. The training provides crucial hands-on experience in combating various types of fires,
Nov. 14, 2025 Deadline approaching: Open Season ends Dec. 8 Open Season for federal benefits ends on Dec. 8, so civilian and military personnel must make any desired adjustments to their benefits before that date.
Sept. 23, 2025 Space test program continues to expand, astronaut inspires future space test leaders The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Space Test Course started as a three-month program in January 2021, in collaboration with the newly formed U.S. Space Force, and has been growing ever since.
Sept. 18, 2025 2nd B-21 expands 412th test capabilities Although their motto is, “We Live for Firsts,” this week members of the 412th Test Wing, with industry partners from Northrop-Grumman, focused on number two — the second B-21 Raider to arrive at Edwards AFB.
Sept. 17, 2025 Former POW shares story of survival, sacrifice The room fell silent as retired Capt. Paul Granger stepped forward onto the mic, his story carrying the weight of sacrifice, survival, and theenduring promise to bring every missing American home. Granger gave his stirring remarks during a POW/MIA luncheon on Edwards, Sept. 12, in honor of POW/MIA