April 22, 2025 USACE LA District helps bring big changes to Edwards AFB The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District visited two Air Force installations April 3 to meet with project partners and assess progress on key construction efforts.
April 15, 2024 AFRL-developed physiological monitoring system undergoes flight tests An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed physiological monitoring system for pilots completed a series of F-16 flight tests March 4-17, 2024, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, or TPS, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron also completed flight tests on
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
Oct. 4, 2023 Edwards AFB Builds International Partnerships, One Jump at a Time In an aerial display of international cooperation, a team of test parachutists from the 412th Operations Support Squadron at Edwards AFB recently participated in the Resolute Sentinel 2023 exercise alongside the Peruvian Armed Forces. This joint training exercise, held in the scenic landscapes of
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. 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. 19, 2023 Edwards AFB Responds to Tropical Storm The Edwards AFB weather station and the National Weather Service continue to forecast intense wind and rain conditions for our area. Widespread thunderstorms/lightning are anticipated to begin Saturday afternoon, Aug. 19, and continuing into the night of Monday, Aug. 21. Monday work schedules and
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