April 26, 2024 Lookout for Desert Tortoises The Desert Tortoise is one of the many animals found on Edwards AFB. Listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, Desert Tortoises are protected from unwarranted harassment or injury. The 412th Civil Engineer Group’s Environmental Management Division would like to remind
April 1, 2024 Edwards AFB Elevates Innovation Culture Through Project Mercury Innovators Workshop When troops separated by long distances needed to exchange information, the Department of Defense created the Internet. During World War I, when pilots needed to know air traffic conditions to prevent collisions, the U.S. Army installed two-way radios inside an aircraft for the first time. Like the
Jan. 29, 2024 Edwards hosts F-16 50th anniversary celebration Multiple F-16s Fighting Falcons from units around the nation descended upon Edwards Air Force Base, California to partake in Falcon Rejoin 50, Jan. 25, 2024, in celebration of the F-16's first flight.
Jan. 8, 2024 One minute and 28 seconds This article serves as a reminder of why the national anthem plays.
Dec. 7, 2023 Edwards AFB Enhances Civilian Academic Degree Program, Providing Financial Support and Flexibility for Advanced Education Goals The 412th Test Wing recently made changes to the Civilian Degree and Training Programs with the addition of a new tuition assistance program, the Civilian Academic Degree Program. The 412th TW now has three programs augmenting the Air Force Civilian Tuition Assistance Program: Academic Degree &
Aug. 29, 2023 Edwards AFB observes National Preparedness Month on base for 2023 National Preparedness Month has been a federally recognized month dedicated to increasing the preparedness capabilities of the American population since 2004. September was chosen as it is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and because of the significance of the events of 9/11.
Aug. 10, 2023 DOD Makes Tax-Free Dependent Care Spending Accounts Available to Service Members The DOD is making it easier for eligible military families to have money from their paychecks diverted to an account that can be used to pay for dependent care services.
July 18, 2023 412th Test Wing Glider Orientation Program takes off for inaugural flight A group of 412th Test Wing engineers became the first group to take part in the Wing’s Glider Orientation Program after their inaugural flight from Mountain Valley Airport, Tehachapi, June 22.
July 13, 2023 Cutting-edge pilot training center coming to JBER A three-day conference for the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center took place at the Arctic Warrior Event Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 27 through 29, 2023.“These stakeholders, in particular the 412th Electronic Warfare Group from Edwards Air Force Base, have been critical in
June 7, 2023 AFMC innovation team revolutionizing stealth fighter fleet An F-35 from the 461st Flight Test Squadron recently took flight at Edwards AFB with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on