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Child, youth programs reduced across base

Edwards’ Child and Youth Programs reduced service hours, suspended drop-in care and paused new enrollments, among other changes driven by staff shortages impacting the entire federal government. The base program office notified parents and guardians of children enrolled in one of the CYP programs about the reductions June 9.
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One Defender's gratitude

As I prepare to depart, the men and women of Edwards have my deepest gratitude for the unwavering support shown to the 412th Security Forces Squadron.
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates second fully integrated air and space class

Students from Air Force Test Pilot School class 24-Bravo pose for a final class photo during graduation ceremonies held at Edwards Air Force Base, CA on June 7, 2025. Class 24B is the second fully integrated air and space course under modernized multi-domain curriculum. (Air Force photo by Brandon Herandez)
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates second fully integrated air and space class

Class 24-Bravo student, Capt. Connor Beierle, receives the Aaron “C-Dot” George Warrior Award from Col. James Valpiani, commandant, Air Force Test Pilot School, at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The award recognizes a single student each class who exemplifies the warrior-focused commitment to fielding the most effective weapon system. (Air Force Photo by Brandon Hernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates second fully integrated air and space class

Col. James Valpiani, commandant, Air Force Test Pilot School, presents school alumni Capt. Gregory Search, graduate of Class 22B, with the inaugural Doolittle Test Leadership Award, during school graduation at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Named in honor of Gen. James "Jimmy" Doolittle, the famed Air Force pioneer and former chief test pilot of the Army Air Corps, the award recognizes a recent TPS graduate who best exemplifies the four pillars of the school's vision: "tester, leader, thinker, innovator." Capt. Search currently serves as Assistant Director of Operations at the 452nd Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base. In this role, he leads multi-billion-dollar test programs with significant strategic impact and has trailblazed the development of cutting-edge autonomous aircraft. (Air Force photo by Brandon Hernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates second fully integrated air and space class

Air Force Test Pilot School alumni Roger Tanner, class 95-Alpha, speaks at the class 24-B graduation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Tanner’s expertise in stall and spin testing has been a critical asset to the test enterprise. In 2001 he became the first Department of Defense civilian test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base. Since then, he has served as project pilot, safety and technical reviewer on numerous high angle of attack programs for the F-16, F-22, F-35, F-15 and T-7 aircraft. (Air Force photo by Brandon Hernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates second fully integrated air and space class

Col. James Valpiani, commandant, Air Force Test Pilot School, presents school alumni Capt. Gregory Search, graduate of Class 22B, with the inaugural Doolittle Test Leadership Award, during school graduation at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Named in honor of Gen. James "Jimmy" Doolittle, the famed Air Force pioneer and former chief test pilot of the Army Air Corps, the award recognizes a recent TPS graduate who best exemplifies the four pillars of the school's vision: "tester, leader, thinker, innovator." Capt. Search currently serves as Assistant Director of Operations at the 452nd Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base. In this role, he leads multi-billion-dollar test programs with significant strategic impact and has trailblazed the development of cutting-edge autonomous aircraft. (Air Force photo by Brandon Hernandez)
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Edwards' FCC addresses child care shortage, names provider of the year

FCC provider Matrina McCullough won the 2025 FCC Provider of the Year award. She cares for children at her house while their parents or guardians work at Edwards AFB.
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AF Test Pilot School preps instructors to train test leaders

Col. James Valpiani, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School commandant, addresses class 23-B during the Enlisted Test Fundamentals Course graduation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023. ETFC is a 4-week course designed explicitly for enlisted members directly engaged in testing developmental, experimental, or operational test programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Police Week at Edwards honors fallen and strengthens community connection

Staff Sgt. Brandon Terrell calls fallen heroes by name, while Staff Sgt. Jacob Yarbrough salutes in front of a display that honors all defenders, including canines, who made the ultimate sacrifice, during Police Week closing ceremony May 16.
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Police Week at Edwards honors fallen and strengthens community connection

Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, speaks at the Police Week opening ceremony, introduced by Airman 1st Class Zachariah Dauback, master of ceremonies, May 12.
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NDI Team Accelerates B-52 Inspection, Ensures Flight Readiness

Jannet Diaz, 412th Test Wing Maintenance Group, demonstrates the procedures the Non-Destructive Inspection team uses to identify potential damage to aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 6, 2025. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, protecting the lives of aircrew members. (Air Force photo by Daniel Kelley)
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NDI Team Accelerates B-52 Inspection, Ensures Flight Readiness

Staff Sgt Brandon Tate, 412th Test Wing Maintenance Group, explains the procedures the Non-Destructive Inspection team uses to identify potential damage to aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 6, 2025. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, protecting the lives of aircrew members. (Air Force photo by Daniel Kelley)
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NDI Team Accelerates B-52 Inspection, Ensures Flight Readiness

Tech Sgt. Elmer Alvarado Evora, 412th Test Wing Maintenance Group, demonstrates the procedures the Non-Destructive Inspection team uses to identify potential damage to aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 6, 2025. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, protecting the lives of aircrew members. (Air Force photo by Daniel Kelley)
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NDI Team Accelerates B-52 Inspection, Ensures Flight Readiness

Jannet Diaz, 412th Test Wing Maintenance Group, demonstrates the procedures the Non-Destructive Inspection team uses to identify damage to aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 6, 2025. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, protecting the lives of aircrew members. (Air Force photo by Daniel Kelley)
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NDI Team Accelerates B-52 Inspection, Ensures Flight Readiness

Jannet Diaz, 412th Test Wing Maintenance Group, holds a centrifuge with oil that is part of magnetic particle inspections and explains the procedures the Non-Destructive Inspection team uses to identify potential damage to aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 6, 2025. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, protecting the lives of aircrew members. (Air Force photo by Daniel Kelley)
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Historic Flight: AETC commander becomes first non-test pilot to fly T-7A Red Hawk

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), made history as the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by CJ Raterman)
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Air Force Chaplains Reflect on the Sacrifices Remembered on Memorial Day

Gonzales officiates a memorial service for the family of Staff Sgt. Jorge Avilés-Crespo.
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Air Force Chaplains Reflect on the Sacrifices Remembered on Memorial Day

Gonzales officiates a memorial service for the family of Staff Sgt. Jorge Avilés-Crespo.
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Air Force Chaplains Reflect on the Sacrifices Remembered on Memorial Day

Maj. Paul Syverson III was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was killed on June 16, 2004, during a mortar attack, when mortar rounds hit his camp in Balad, Iraq. Simms recently honored Syverson's memory by visiting his dedicated brick at Special Operations Command Memorial at MacDill AFB, a testament to the enduring impact of sacrifice.
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