Edwards F-22 Raptor performs aerial refueling using synthetic fuel

The F-22 Combined Test Force reached another milestone as an Edwards F-22 Raptor performed aerial refueling using a synthetic fuel -- the first time an Air Force aircraft refueled mid-air using an alternative jet engine fuel. The test was the culmination of Edwards test points in certifying the

95th SFS bids goodbye to 'kennel king'

A chorus of deafening barks reverberated inside the 95th Security Forces Squadron military working dog building. Gas, the oldest of the four dogs inside the building, barked the loudest. It seemed he was establishing his reign as the new "king of the kennel," a title he inherited from Jery. Jery, a

95th ABW commander to host town hall meeting

The 95th Air Base Wing commander will host his first town hall meeting Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Edwards Conference Center. The meeting is open to all base residents, and leadership from the 95th ABW, the 412th Test Wing and the Air Force Flight Test Center will be in attendance. Col. Jerry Gandy, in

Team Edwards to host Military Retiree Appreciation Day

Team Edwards is hosting a military Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 13 at hangar 1600. The event is open to all retired servicemembers in the Antelope Valley and surrounding communities, including active-duty military, reservists and guardsmen, as well as their families. "Every year, Edwards honors

Water fight

Flightline violations causes munitions trailers reroute

Because of recent increases in controlled movement area violations on Edwards' flightline, the 412th Test Wing commander has prohibited munitions trailers from crossing the runway. Col. Bill Thornton mandated rerouting munitions trailers to take base public roads such as Jones Road, Rosamond and

Team Edwards signs VPP commitment agreement

On Aug. 8, Team Edwards signed the Air Force Flight Test Center Voluntary Protection Program Commitment agreement. The Voluntary Protection Program is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration initiative to promote effective worksite-based safety and health programs. "The Voluntary Protection

Team Edwards bids goodbye to Marine squadron

10 Airmen receive Article 15s

Ten Edwards Airmen received Article 15s of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during the second quarter. Article 15 is a tool used by commanders to impose nonjudicial punishment, which provides them with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes

410th FLTS 'Baja Scorpions' closes historic chapter

After more than 27 years and 8,000 flight test hours, the 410th Flight Test Squadron has finally closed its historic chapter during an inactivation ceremony Aug. 1 at the U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif. The 410th FLTS was responsible for performing flight test missions for the F-117