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KC-46 flies past latest milestone

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --KC-46 refuels the B-2 for the first time during developmental flight test over Edwards AFB and the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Apr. 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)
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KC-46 flies past latest milestone

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --KC-46 refuels the B-2 for the first time during developmental flight test over Edwards AFB and the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Apr. 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)
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THAAD test

A C-17 assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron airdrops Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile target as part of a Missile Defense Agency test.
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KC-46 First Flight

(U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)
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KC-46 First Flight

(U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)
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KC-46 Testing

Tech. Sgt. Steve Manning, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Travis AFB, California, checks for alignment between the KC-10 boom and Boeing's boom test unit Aug. 8. The 418th Flight Test Squadron received ogistical support from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, maintainers from Travis AFB, California, air crew support from Air Force Reserve Command and 10 Boeing employees from Seattle. At any given time, there were at least 16 different pieces of ground equipment being used for the test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad White)
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KC-46 Testing

The KC-10 boom is lowered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad White)
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KC-46 Testing

Boeing's surge test tool is prepared to receive fuel from KC-10 boom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad White)
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KC-46 Testing

Test conductors watch for pressure spikes in a custom built Boeing test trailer during KC-10 fuel surge testing Aug. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad White)
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KC-46 Testing

Travis AFB, California, maintainers observe the KC-10 boom making contact with Boeing's boom test unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad White)
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Man of Steel Edwards AFB

Staff Sgt. Paul Garcia, a loadmaster assigned to the 412th Operations Group at Edwards AFB, poses with "Man of Steel" Henry Cavill during a special prescreening presented by Warner Bros. studios at the Lancaster, Calif., Cinemark 22 June 8. Garcia had a small speaking role in the film, which opens in theaters this weekend. The screening was provided to Edwards AFB personnel who participated in the filming of the potential blockbuster early last year. (Courtesy photo)
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New parachute test to provide AC-130 aircrew with the best

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Monreal, 418th Flight Test Squadron NCOIC of the Test Parachuting Program, deploys the Low Profile parachute after exiting a SC.7 Skyvan during a LPP test April 12, 2013 over the Edwards Farm Dropzone. The Low Profile Parachute is intended to replace the BA-22 parachute which is currently configured for use in the AC-130 gunship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Case)
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New parachute test to provide AC-130 aircrew with the best

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Monreal, 418th Flight Test Squadron NCOIC of the Test Parachuting Program, looks on as Tech. Sgt. Matthew Mensch, 418th FLTS parachute test jumper, exits a SC.7 Skyvan with a Low Profile parachute April 12, 2013 over the Edwards Farm Dropzone. The Low Profile Parachute is intended to replace the BA-22 parachute which is currently configured for use in the AC-130 gunship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Case)
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New parachute test to provide AC-130 aircrew with the best

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Monreal, 418th Flight Test Squadron NCOIC of the Test Parachuting Program, inspects a Low Profile parachute during an LPP test in California City, Calif., April 10, 2013. The Low Profile Parachute is intended to replace the BA-22 parachute which is currently configured for use in the AC-130 gunship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Case)
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New parachute test to provide AC-130 aircrew with the best

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Mensch, 418th FLTS parachute test jumper, exits a SC.7 Skyvan with a Low Profile parachute April 12, 2013 over the Edwards Farm Dropzone. The Low Profile Parachute is intended to replace the BA-22 parachute which is currently configured for use in the AC-130 gunship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Case)
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418th Change of Command Nov 2012

(U.S. Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)
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C-17 Vortex surfing

The first C-17 flight tests employing “vortex surfing” were conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 6 and Oct. 2, 2012. Surfing Aircraft Vortices for Energy, or $AVE, involves two or more aircraft flying together for a reduced drag effect to save fuel. (U.S. Force photo by Ethan Wagner)
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case test parachute

Senior Airman Jonathan Case is Team Edwards Warrior of the Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st. Lt. Jonathan Sepp)
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Case, test parachutist

Senior Airman Jonathan Case, 418th Flight Test Squadron, test parachutist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Laura Mowry)
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Edwards parachute testers jump at chance to test

The 418th Flight Test Squadron Parachute Test Team at Edwards continues to provide peace of mind for flyers and aircrew personnel who rely on knowing their parachute system has been tested and proven to work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis)
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