April 24, 2025 Desert Showdown: Forging Readiness and Resilience at Edwards AFB The unforgiving Mojave Desert set the stage for the 412th Medical Group’s inaugural “Desert Showdown,” a first responder-centric obstacle course designed to push teams to their limits both mentally and physically was held April 10 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Oct. 5, 2023 USAF partners with GM Defense to successfully power aircraft with Electric Ground Power Unit WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory collaborated with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command headquarters and General Motors Defense to successfully power a KC-135 tanker aircraft with GM Defense’s Electric Ground Power
Sept. 15, 2023 412th Test Wing Hosts First-Ever Data Analysis Tool Summit The 412th Test Wing hosted a new type of first: the Data Analysis Tool Summit on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 12-13.
Sept. 11, 2023 Edwards AFB Honors the Fallen During 9/11 Memorial Run, Walk, Ruck March Members of Team Edwards participated in a 9/11 Memorial Walk, Run and Ruck March event, Sept. 11, on Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The event was hosted by the 412th Security Forces Squadron and 812th Civil Engineer Squadron.
Aug. 22, 2023 Test Team Researches Human Factors Integration into B-52 CERP A test team from the Global Power Bombers Combined Test Force recently began research into human factors integration as part of the B-52 Stratofortress Commercial Engine Replacement Program, on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Aug. 21, 2023 Edwards AFB Successfully Weathers Tropical Storm Hilary Edwards AFB emerged mostly unscathed from the recent encounter with Tropical Storm Hilary, demonstrating its robust preparedness and resilience in the face of rare adverse weather conditions.
Aug. 18, 2023 412th Test Wing Welcomes New Wing Commander Col. Douglas Wickert assumed command of the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug.18.
Aug. 16, 2023 As the School Year Starts, Drive Smart! As on-base schools reopen Thursday, the 412th Mission Support Group is joining forces with base officials to emphasize the importance of safe driving and strict adherence to traffic laws on Edwards AFB. With an influx of students, parents and school staff commuting to and from the schools, the roads
Aug. 15, 2023 Edwards AFB Technical Sergeant Achieves Rare Ph.D. Milestone Setting the bar high with an unwavering "fly, fight, and win" attitude, Tech. Sgt. Bionca Thomas, Detachment 2, 9th Operations Group, has carved her name in the annals of exceptional accomplishments. Adding to her already illustrious career, Thomas has ascended to the elite ranks by successfully
July 20, 2023 Starbase Edwards Inspires Local Community Through STEM DoD STARBASE Edwards traveled to the Lancaster Community Center in Lancaster, California to host a STEM summer camp for off base students recently. STARBASE Edwards is a Department of Defense youth program designed to engage and immerse local Antelope Valley students in the world of science,