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Sept. 4, 2024
Edwards AFB to host Military Retiree Appreciation Day

The 412th Test Wing will be hosting a Military Retiree Appreciation Day to honor and celebrate the men and women who have dedicated portions of their lives to serve our country at Club Muroc on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Saturday, Sept. 7, 8 a.m. – noon.
Sept. 3, 2024
The 412 Security Forces Squadron is set to introduce speed carts at Edwards AFB

The 412 Security Forces Squadron at Edwards AFB is set to introduce speed carts to combat speeding and enhance traffic safety within the installation. The purchase, totaling $15,224.90, is a strategic investment in the safety and operational readiness of the base, aimed at mitigating major vehicle
Aug. 29, 2024
Flight Test Museum Facilitates Key Training for Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department

Edwards' Flight Test Museum was able to provide a T-39 Sabreliner, an excessed aircraft slated for disposal, to the Edwards AFB Fire Department for training purposes. This collaboration culminated in a multi-day training event for firefighters from the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and
Aug. 27, 2024
Edwards’ Airmen teams up with Royal Air Force to honor a fallen allied hero

Edwards Air Force Base’s Blue Eagles Honor Guard provided a first-of-its-kind support to a British World War II Allied Veteran who had recently passed away.
Aug. 26, 2024
B-2 Returns to Edwards on 35th Anniversary of First Flight

Edwards Air Force Base revisited a significant chapter of aviation history with the return of the B-2 Spirit on July 17, 35 years since its first flight from Air Force Plant 42, in Palmdale, California to Edwards.
Aug. 12, 2024
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC concludes second iteration of major exercise

The recent conclusion of Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center-led joint exercise, marked a significant milestone in the Air Force's reoptimization for Great Power Competition.
Aug. 7, 2024
Palmdale School District students successfully complete their PRIME summer program

Edwards’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program offered a four-week math summer program tailored to inspire and prepare incoming middle school and high school students for their upcoming math classes and STEM-related careers.
Aug. 5, 2024
Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon

The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.
Aug. 2, 2024
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC’s approach to Great Power Competition

Bamboo Eagle improves and refines Air Force readiness through complex, large-scale military operations that demonstrate the ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high end threats on short notice.
July 30, 2024
Fishing and hunting opportunities are available at Edwards AFB

Fishing is is available to base residents and employees, and it's allowed all year with a State fishing license and Edwards AFB Fishing Permit being required. Waterfowl hunting is open to authorized members of the public as well as military and DoD civilians, and all hunters must carry an Edwards