2 Sep 2021

AFRL Detachment 7 welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Robert Volesky assumed command of Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 7 during an assumption of command ceremony at the AFRL Rocket Lab on Edwards Air Force Base, California, on 27 Aug. 27.

11 Feb 2021

Edwards AFB conducts Space Force Transfer Ceremony

The 412th Test Wing hosted a ceremony for 17 Airmen who have transferred as Guardians in the Space Force at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 11.

22 Apr 2020

ET-CTF completes new test bed flight tests

The Emerging Technology Combined Test Force successfully completed flight tests on its newest autonomous aircraft test bed last month at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The flight tests are in support of the Skyborg project with the goal to ultimately provide an autonomous software testing package.

14 Nov 2018

Honorary commanders blaze through tour of Rocket Lab

Edwards Honorary Commanders wrapped up the end of their HCC assignment with a tour of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Detachment 7 “Rocket Lab,” at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 9.

29 May 2018

Command meets its cost-savings objective for second fiscal year in a row

Air Force Materiel Command captured more than $2.5 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2017, the second fiscal year in a row the command has achieved its strategic savings objective.

25 Jan 2018

AF announces new innovation workshops at Science, Technology Forum

The Air Force announced dates and locations of the 14 upcoming innovation workshops open to the public during the Science and Technology 2030 Summit in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18.

2 Sep 2016

Air Force advances rocket technology, tests first full-scale component of Hydrocarbon Boost Program

The United States is one step closer to eliminating its reliance on Russian technology to launch its