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  • Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Merritt, 412th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronBrig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing Commander, Chief Master Sgt. Ian Eishen, 412th TW Command Chief, and Col. Kirk Reagan, 412th TW Vice Commander, kicked off this year’s Combined Federal Campaign at wing headquarters on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 4.

    Edwards AFB kicks off its 2019 Combined Federal Campaign

    This week, Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing Commander, Col. Kirk Reagan, 412th TW Vice Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ian Eishen, 412th TW Command Chief, kicked off this year’s Combined Federal Campaign at wing headquarters on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 4.
  • An F-35 pilot prepares for flight at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Oct. 7. Six F-35s recently left Edwards and were reassigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, following the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron’s completion of the F-35’s initial operational test and evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    Goodbye Edwards, hello Nellis

    Edwards Air Force Base, California, said farewell to six of its F-35 Lightning II’s in October. The F-35s were transferred to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to continue initial operational testing.
  • A wheelchair rugby game tips off at the base gym on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Oct. 24. The wheelchair rrugby, or murderball, demonstration was headed by the Triumph Foundation, a non-profit organization, in support of the base's observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    Murderball comes to Edwards during NDEAM

    A special demonstration event for wheelchair rugby was held at the base gym at Edwards Air Force Base, Oct. 24, to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Wheelchair rugby, also known as murderball, is a team event closely resembling rugby, however it is played entirely in modified wheelchairs. The demonstration was spearheaded by Andrew Skinner, the founder of the Triumph Foundation.
  • Caitlin Craig, STARBASE Edwards instructor, congratulates Cierra Gibson, a fifth grade STARBASE Edwards graduate and Student Council Vice-President, during the STARBASE graduation ceremony at the Idea Academy at Cottonwood Elementary School in Palmdale, California, Oct. 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    STARBASE graduates local students

    Fifth graders from the STARBASE Edwards program were honored during a graduation ceremony at the Idea Academy at Cottonwood Elementary School in Palmdale, California, Oct. 23. STARBASE Edwards is a joint program between the Department of Defense, the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, local educators, non-profit organizations and industry partners. The goal of STARBASE is to increase children’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
  • An artist rendering of the B-21 Raider. The 420th Flight Test Squadron was reactivated following an assumption of command ceremony here Oct. 4. The squadron will plan, test, analyze and report on all flight and ground testing of the B-21 Raider. (Courtesy graphic)

    420th Flight Test Squadron reactivated to support B-21 Raider testing at Edwards

    The 420th Flight Test Squadron was reactivated following an assumption of command ceremony here Oct. 4. The squadron will plan, test, analyze and report on all flight and ground testing of the B-21 Raider.
  • Thomas Fischer, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Director of Engineering and Technical Management, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, visits the air traffic control tower at Plant 42, in Palmdale, California, Oct. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    Plant 42 gets special visit

    Thomas M. Fischer, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Director of Engineering and Technical Management, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, visits Edwards Air Force Base, California, and Plant 42, Oct. 3.
  • More than 200 Air Force Test Pilot School alumni, their families and friends attend the TPS 75th Anniversary dinner at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jenna Romo)

    Air Force’s Test Pilot School celebrates semi-sesquicentennial anniversary

    The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School celebrated its 75th anniversary with multiple events that culminated in a dinner event attended by current students and alumni at Edwards Air Force Base, Sept. 21.
  • A memorial service for Staff Sgt. Adam Erickson was held at Chapel 1 on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Dyer)

    Team Edwards say goodbye to one of its own

    A memorial service for Staff Sgt. Adam Erickson was held at Chapel 1 on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 20.
  • Air Force Test Center Commander, Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, and Airman 1st Class Liam Paul, the most-junior Airman in attendance, cut the Air Force Birthday cake during the 2019 Air Force Ball at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Williams)

    Edwards AFB celebrates Air Force birthday with Ball

    Team Edwards celebrated the Air Force's 72nd birthday by holding their annual Air Force Ball at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 14. Speakers at the event included Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, Air Force Test Center Commander, Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing Commander, and guest speaker Mark Stucky, Director of Flight Test and Lead Test Pilot, Virgin Galactic.
  • 412th Test Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, addresses Airmen and civilians at the base theater during a Tactical Pause Day on Edwards Air Force Base, Sept. 3. The Resilience Tactical Pause is an ongoing opportunity for leaders at all levels to respond to the matter of suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harley Huntington)

    Edwards goes on tactical pause for resiliency

    The Resilience Tactical Pause is an ongoing opportunity for leaders at all levels to respond to the matter of suicide. The current trend of suicides in the Air Force have surpassed last year’s numbers at the same point in the year. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein, asked leaders at all levels across the Air Force to use this 45 day window, between Aug. 1 and Sept. 15, to discuss this issue with their Airmen and civilians and to report back what can be done differently to address and reduce suicides, said Julie Wilbanks, the base community support coordinator.
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