June 30, 2023 Edwards Stands Up Air Dominance Combined Test Force for Next Generation Testing Lt. Col. Michael Coleman formally assumed command of the 411th Flight Test Squadron from Lt. Col. David Schmitt, during a change of command ceremony on Edwards AFB, June 9. The transition showcased another milestone for Edwards AFB. The F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force has formally transitioned into
June 29, 2023 Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. On June 28, the aircraft lifted off at 11:51 a.m. Central Standard Time during a test flight at the Boeing
June 26, 2023 Edwards AFB now provides local VSO support to veterans on base In-person military Veteran Service Office support is now available at Edwards AFB. This innovative program aims to provide comprehensive support to military veterans now working as DOD civilians or contractors at Edwards with assistance filing claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans
June 21, 2023 Military Retirees continue to enjoy access to Edwards AFB installation and full range of services amid DOD Civilian Retiree ID Changes Access for military retirees to Edwards AFB and associated services remains uninterrupted, despite the Department of Defense's recently announced plan to discontinue issuing civilian retiree ID cards and transition to a digital identification.
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
May 31, 2023 A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades The Benefield Anechoic Facility recently tested its first space satellite in decades. Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.
May 10, 2023 Digital Test and Training Range Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony The 412th Electronic Warfare Group, 445th Test Squadron, celebrated the opening of the Digital Test and Training Range facility enabled by the Joint Simulation Environment during a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 8. The $34.4 million-dollar, state-of-the-art facility located on Edwards Air Force Base,
May 9, 2023 412th Civil Engineer Group Unit Recognized by the U.S. Air Force for Resource Excellence The Asset Management Branch of the Installation Management Division within the 412th Civil Engineer Group was recently recognized by the U.S. Air Force for winning the Maj. Gen. Robert C. Thompson Resource Excellence Award. This award recognizes the Air Force civil engineer unit that achieved the
May 5, 2023 The Human Factor: The Final Flight of an Aerospace Physiologist The doctor at the forefront of Model Based Human Systems Integration reflects on his 20-year-long career and it's impact on the Air Force.
May 3, 2023 Refueling the Mission Part 2: The Complexity of Flight Test with Receiver Aircraft Get a never-before-seen inside look at the KC-46 and the aerial refueling mission! Continuing on in Part 2 of Refueling the Mission, we showcase the value and complexity of flight test with receiver aircraft and the challenging but operational relevant conditions of the refueling mission.