News

Dec. 9, 2020
Edwards AFB’s Flight Commander and Flight Chief course first in AFMC to go virtual

The Edwards Training and Education Center recently completed its first-ever virtual Flight Commander and Flight Chief Course, graduating five students, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Dec. 9, 2020
B-1B Lancer completes successful external release demonstration

The 419th Flight Test Squadron successfully conducted an external weapon release demonstration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec 4.
Dec. 9, 2020
Edwards Fire and Emergency Services receives new airfield fire station

The Edwards Fire and Emergency Services officially unveiled their airfield fire station during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 8.
Nov. 24, 2020
Global Power Bomber CTF conducts B-1B external captive carry demonstration

The B-1B Lancer’s expanded carriage capabilities comes one step closer to fruition following an external captive carry flight over the skies of Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 20.
Nov. 16, 2020
Preventing Seasonal Flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Flu vaccine has been shown in research studies to reduce flu related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications
Nov. 5, 2020
Air Force Chief of Chaplains visits Edwards AFB

Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Steven Schaick, Chief of Chaplains, Department of the Air Force, and his Religious Affairs Senior Advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Natalie Gray, visited Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 4.
Nov. 5, 2020
AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality

The JSE at Nellis AFB will support up to 20 high fidelity simulators and associated equipment to enable multi-platform, multi-domain developmental testing, operational testing and high end advanced tactics and training.
Nov. 5, 2020
AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality

Air Force Test Center broke ground on the 52,000 sq. ft. Joint Simulation Environment facility at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 5 during a ceremony hosted by the 412th Electronic Warfare Group.
Nov. 3, 2020
Edwards Environmental Management, San Diego Zoo release 116 tortoises

The base Environmental Management section, in partnership with San Diego Zoo Global, successfully released 116 juvenile tortoises on Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently.
Oct. 28, 2020
AFMC Commander, Senior Enlisted visit Edwards, offers tips to stay connected during distancing

The commander of Air Force Materiel Command and his senior enlisted advisor touched down at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Oct. 23 to meet with Airmen and helping agency leaders.