Aug. 20, 2015 418th FLTS does prerequisite testing for KC-46 program The 418th Flight Test Squadron is setting the stage for the arrival of the new KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueler with legacy tanker fuel surge testing conducted July 26 through Aug. 9. Both the KC-135 and the KC-10 were tested successively on the ground to baseline surge pressure environments.The same
Aug. 6, 2015 Majority leader McCarthy visits Edwards AFB Congressman Kevin McCarthy visited Edwards AFB Aug. 5 and received mission updates on 412th Test Wing programs such as F-35 and KC-46. He also visited Ridley Mission Control. McCarthy serves California's 23rd district and is currently the majority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was
July 14, 2015 Honorary commanders tour 'best day ever' The 2015 honorary commanders were welcomed back to Edwards July 10 for a look at the flight test mission. The tour, hosted by the 412th Operations Group, showcased the 416th and 418th Flight Test Squadrons as well as the 412th Operations Support Squadron.The event was a natural progression from the
May 19, 2015 Speckled Trout lands new home in 418th FLTS Team Edwards said 'good bye' to the 412th Flight Test Squadron May 15, after 21 years of caring for the KC-135 dubbed the "Speckled Trout." In that time, the trout has supported the 412th Test Wing in avionics testing, distinguished visitor airlifting and air refueling support."Even before I ever
April 8, 2015 AFTC enterprise foundation set as Bunch prepares to depart Maj. Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr., Air Force Test Center commander, stood before members of the Edwards workforce and gave his last commander's calls at two separate times April 7 in the base theater. Bunch recognized the AFTC annual award winners and congratulated the test wing on a "fantastic job" in the
March 4, 2015 Edwards leadership discuss economic impact at AVBOT The Antelope Valley Board of Trade held its 43rd annual Business Outlook Conference Feb. 27 at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. The "Made in the Antelope Valley" themed event was bigger than ever before, occupying two pavilions.Attendees entered through the Van Dam Pavilion where exhibitors and
Jan. 27, 2014 Gen. Wolfenbarger discusses challenges and successes at commander's call Challenges that lie ahead and a recap of recent successes highlighted Air Force Materiel Command commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger's commander's call here Jan. 23.It was the first of what will be several workforce communication engagements for the general. In the coming months, Wolfenbarger will
Aug. 26, 2013 AFMC command chief talks fiscal challenges, Airmen issues Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, addressed national budget issues and items affecting today's Airmen during a Chief's Call Aug. 22 in the Base Theater. Warner accompanied Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, AFMC commander, on her three-day visit to the high desert
July 16, 2013 418th FLTS stands up detachment in support of KC-46 In light of Boeing's recent announcement they have begun assembly of the first KC-46 wing spar for the Air Force tanker program, Air Force Materiel Command officially stood-up the 418th Flight Test Squadron, Detachment 1, during an activation ceremony July 11 in Seattle, Wash. "The detachment was
April 23, 2013 Edwards test team extends KC-135 capabilities Known as "The Mighty War Wagon" of the United States Air Force, the KC-135 Stratotanker has proven to be the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force for more than 50 years.With the help of the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards, along with a multitude of testers, the KC-135 Block 45