Feb. 1, 2021 Edwards AFB bids farewell to fallen Airman Airmen from 412th Maintenance Squadron bid farewell to Senior Airman Robert Holmes, Jr., during a memorial ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan. 29.
Feb. 4, 2021 What do you mean: A new way of looking at Diversity and Inclusion for AFTC Ronald Turner, a Human Resources specialist in Air Force Test Center’s Personnel Programs Division, leads the AFTC Diversity and Inclusion four-person team.
Feb. 9, 2021 AFMC town hall addresses vaccines, telework, command climate Telework, the coronavirus vaccine, hiring, diversity and more were topics of focus during the Air Force Materiel Command virtual town hall, Feb. 3.
Feb. 9, 2021 Student 2 Student program comes to Edwards AFB, Muroc JUSD Desert Jr./Sr. High School is the latest school to join the Student 2 Student program at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Feb. 11, 2021 Edwards AFB Airman bounces back from adversity to create Operation Strongheart A program called Operation Strongheart has officially taken shape recently at Edwards Air Force Base to support those who need help. Although, helping Airmen is not something new to the Force—Airmen do it daily—one Airman’s tragedy has sprung birth to a program that is very personal and effective.
Feb. 11, 2021 Desert Junior Senior High School student receives Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy scholarship An Air Force Junior ROTC student at Desert Junior Senior High School on Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., was recently selected to receive a scholarship to attend an accredited aviation university participating in a private pilot license-training program in the summer of 2021.
Feb. 11, 2021 Edwards AFB conducts Space Force Transfer Ceremony The 412th Test Wing hosted a ceremony for 17 Airmen who have transferred as Guardians in the Space Force at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 11.
Feb. 17, 2021 “Jolly Green II” lands at Edwards for flight tests Crews off-load from two HH-60 “Jolly Green II” combat rescue helicopters at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 17. The HH-60s arrived from Eglin AFB, Florida, to conduct flight test operations. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)
Feb. 18, 2021 Fallen Airman remembered by friends, colleagues A memorial ceremony was held for Senior Airman Lauren Delaney on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 18.
Feb. 18, 2021 Joint Simulation Environment brings Next-Gen Test and Evaluation to AFTC The $34.4 million project will provide a state-of-the-art modeling and simulation environment to conduct fifth-generation and next-generation developmental test, operational test, and high-end advanced training and tactics development for the warfighter. Construction begins March 2021 and is
Feb. 18, 2021 Joint Simulation Environment brings Next-Gen Test and Evaluation to AFTC The $34.4 million project will provide a state-of-the-art modeling and simulation environment to conduct fifth-generation and next-generation developmental test, operational test, and high-end advanced training and tactics development for the warfighter. Construction begins March 2021 and is
Feb. 25, 2021 Black History Month: diversity key to leadership at all levels “I believe it is important to understand the cultures of all people in order to communicate, work effectively and live peacefully and harmoniously with those of all backgrounds. Dedicating time to these outstanding Special Emphasis Observances is my way, my contribution, of offering opportunities
Feb. 28, 2021 AFTC honors Women's History Month: interview with Dr. Eileen Bjorkman March is Women’s History Month, and the Air Force Test Center has kicked off with a question and answer focused interview highlighting Air Force Test Center executive director, SES Dr. Eileen Bjorkman.
March 4, 2021 AFMC releases updated telework guidance The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated guide to provide employees and supervisors with a one-stop reference to policies and procedures governing telework activity across the mission set. The 25-page document covers all aspects of telework, to include eligibility, training, pay, leave
March 5, 2021 Non-Air Force Plane Crash On Edwards Air Force Base At approximately 10:20 a.m. local time today, a non-military aircraft originating from the Mojave Air & Space Port crashed in an uninhabited area of Edwards Air Force Base. For more information, please contact the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, Calif. at 661-824-2977.
March 8, 2021 AFTC honors Women's History Month: interview with Col. Sebrina Pabon Air Force Test Center continues to honor women throughout the Command with a question and answer focused interview highlighting the first female U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Commandant, Col. Sebrina Pabon.
March 8, 2021 The EAGIL has landed - Divested B-1B Lancer to become ground integration lab A recently retired B-1B Lancer flew its final sortie and landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 23.
March 8, 2021 Test like we fight: ‘Orange Flag’, ‘Black Flag’ collaborate to accelerate change Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing, combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, bringing a first for the test community March 2-4.
March 8, 2021 Test like we fight: ‘Orange Flag’, ‘Black Flag’ collaborate to accelerate change Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing, combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, bringing a first for the test community March 2-4.