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412th Med Group administers 1st round of COVID-19 vaccine

James Hutson, Air Force Plant 42 Fire Chief, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan. 16. (Air Force photo by Matthew Williams)

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STARBASE Edwards distributes STEM kits to local school

Amira Flores, STARBASE Edwards Director, displays the contents of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) kit at Palmdale Aerospace Academy in Palmdale, California, Jan. 14. The lesson kits were assembled by STARBASE Edwards and the Museum of Arts and History (MOAH-Lancaster) while the Lockheed Martin Corporation donated the grant to purchase supplies for 1,500 STEM kits to community youths in Title 1 schools in Palmdale and Lancaster. (Air Force photo by Grady Fontana)

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STARBASE Edwards distributes STEM kits to local school

Monica Olsen, Palmdale Aerospace Academy Distribution Manager, prepares a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) kit at Palmdale Aerospace Academy in Palmdale, California, Jan. 14. Palmdale Aerospace Academy received more than 250 STEM kits for their students. (Air Force photo by Grady Fontana)

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Aircraft carrying supplies for emergency field hospital lands at Plant 42

A NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center crewmember offloads supplies from a DC-8 for an Emergency Field Hospital at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, Jan. 11. Samaritan’s Purse, charitable organization, has partnered with Lancaster Baptist Church, the city of Lancaster and AV Hospital to provide a 70-bed temporary field hospital to support COVID-19 patients. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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Aircraft carrying supplies for emergency field hospital lands at Plant 42

Dr. Roderick Davis, Air Force Plant 42 Deputy Director, and Ken Neitzel, Air Force Plant 42 Airfield Operations Director, talk with Edward Graham, Assistant to the Vice President of Programs and Government Relations for Samaritan’s Purse. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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Aircraft carrying supplies for emergency field hospital lands at Plant 42

A Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 taxis into NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, Jan. 11. The aircraft delivered supplies for an Emergency Field Hospital being constructed at Antelope Valley Hospital in nearby Lancaster, California. Samaritan’s Purse is charitable organization which has partnered with Lancaster Baptist Church, the city of Lancaster and AV Hospital to provide a 70-bed temporary field hospital to support COVID-19 patients. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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Accountability Task Force

The Air Force Materiel Command convened an Accountability Task Force to examine a variety of factors that affect accountability across the organization and has recommended actions to address those issues. Over two-weeks, the team identified issues in areas including expectations, the discipline process, senior leader awareness and involvement, unit resources and front line supervisor training. The product of this intense effort included the identification of short, medium and long-term recommendations for improving AFMC’s accountability culture.

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Edwards AFB prepares for COVID-19 vaccine arrival

The Department of Defense has begun to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Military Medical Treatment Facilities worldwide, and the 412th Medical Group is prepared to administer the vaccine once it arrives. Personnel will be vaccinated in phases according to the DoD’s prioritization plan which mirrors the Center of Disease Control and Prevention national plan.

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AFTC Commander visits the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Edwards AFB, Calif., on July 30, 2020.

Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano visited the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Edwards AFB, Calif., July 30, 2020. The general toured various 412 LRS facilities and spoke with Airmen about the COVID-19 response on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Christine Saunders)

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Know Your Numbers, Know Your Risk! Complete Your HRA Wellness Profile Today!

The Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services program (CHPS) is a mobile worksite wellness program providing free health and wellness services and resources to the Federal Civilian workforce at Edwards AFB, and they have a great way for you to take charge of your health by completing the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) Wellness Profile!

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Virtual Town Hall

Air Force Materiel Command leadership will host a command-wide virtual town hall, Wed., Feb. 3, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET.

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Benefield Anechoic Facility undergoes upgrade

The Benefield Anechoic Facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently underwent an upgrade to its massive turntable system to ensure they are able to continue to provide unparalleled testing services for the warfighter well into the future.

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Edwards AFB fire extinguisher training goes virtual

Mike Pinan, Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, showcases the latest Edwards AFB Fire and Emergency Services' newest training tool. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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The AFMC We Need: PMEL receives flooring repair

A floor repair project recently wrapped up at the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The repair project was identified as mission need and was funded by the Air Force Materiel Command’s “AFMC We Need” initiative. (Air Force photo by Arcardio Garcia, 412th CES)

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The AFMC We Need: PMEL receives flooring repair

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The AFMC We Need: PMEL receives flooring repair

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U.S. Air Force

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II fly in formation with the XQ-58A Valkyrie low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle over the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground testing range, Ariz., during a series of tests Dec. 9, 2020. This integrated test follows a series of gatewayONE ground tests that began during the inaugural Department of the Air Force on-ramp last year in December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Cason)

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Staff Sgt. Joshua King

A remote control operator speaks into a radio at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. during a XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight, Dec 9, 2020. The operator controlled the aircraft during a test flight where it flew alongside the Air Force F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II for the first time. This integrated test follows a series of gatewayONE ground tests that began during the inaugural Department of the Air Force on-ramp last year in December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua King)

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Valkyrie

An XQ-58A Valkyrie low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle launches at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2020. The acquisition team – comprised of Air Force Research Laboratory and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center personnel working in conjunction with Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.’s 46th Test Squadron – came together to conduct the historic test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua King)

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Valkyrie

An XQ-58A Valkyrie maintainer pours fuel into the aircraft on a launchpad at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2020. More than 50 team members came together to make the historic flight a safe event. The joint effort included a Marine Corps F-35B variant, an Air Force F-22 Raptor, and an Air Force F-35A variant. The Air Force F-22 and F-35A aircraft flew with the attritableONE platform for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua King)

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