Chari takes over JSF test squadron Published July 7, 2015 By 412th Test Wing Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Raja Chari (right) accepts the 461st Flight Test Squadron guidon from former 412th Operations Group commander, Col. Rodney Todaro, during the squadron's change of command ceremony June 26. Chari assumed command from Lt. Col. Andrew Allen. The 461st FLTSÂ conducts developmental testing for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Chari will also serve as the JSF Integrated Test Force director.