June 21, 2019 (VIDEO) B-52 continues “mothership” role during hypersonic test In a scene reminiscent of the old days of a B-52 mothership carrying an X-15 underneath a wing, the 419th Flight Test Squadron successfully conducted the first flight test of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, or ARRW, at Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 12.
June 21, 2019 Green Propellant Infusion Mission to test AFRL-developed green propellant NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate, along with co-investigators, including the Air Force Research Laboratory, Ball Aerospace, SpaceX, the Space and Missile Systems Center, and Aerojet, are scheduled to launch Ball’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) spacecraft, enabling the first
June 17, 2019 KC-46 completes testing with Super Galaxy The U.S. Air Force’s newest air refueling aircraft, the KC-46A Pegasus, is undergoing a variety of tests out of Edwards Air Force Base, California.
June 13, 2019 Edwards hosts Men's Health Fair Ron Jackson, Civilian Health Promotion Services, discusses health topics during a Men's Health Month Health Fair at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., June 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)
June 11, 2019 Edwards AFB provides ordnance disposal support to March ARB An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently provided support to nearby March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, following an F-16 crash incident.
June 5, 2019 KC-46 flies past latest milestone In the midst of its Phase III testing, the KC-46 Pegasus completed yet another milestone. The Air Force’s newest refueling tanker made its first mid-air connection with the B-2 Spirit in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently.
June 3, 2019 AGCAS team celebrates Collier Trophy win Lt. Col. Raven LeClair, 461st Flight Test Squadron, and his son, Luka, cut a cake commemorating the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System team's Robert J. Collier Trophy win, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 30. The Collier Trophy is awarded annually by the U.S. Aeronautic Association
June 3, 2019 Airman throws first pitch at Jethawks Aerospace Appreciation Night Senior Airman Mutia Graham, 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, throws the ceremonial first pitch during the Lancaster Jethawk's Aerospace Appreciation Night, at the Hangar baseball stadium in Lancaster, Calif., May 31. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)
June 3, 2019 Airmanship Program takes flight Flying on Edwards Air Force Base, California, is not just for test pilots. The 412th Test Wing’s Airmanship Program allows flight test engineers to also take to the skies.
May 31, 2019 Air Force civilian retires after 67 years of service Patricia Henrich cuts a cake celebrating her retirement after 67 years of federal civilian service following her retirement ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 31. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)