Aug. 24, 2020 Edwards AFB Fire & Emergency Services and 412th Security Forces Squadron forge Rescue Task Force As communities and first and emergency responders learn from the unfortunate number of shootings that occur in the U.S., potentially more effective response paradigms are identified. One such change to responder tactics that was developed from lessons learned from shootings around the nation is an
Aug. 21, 2020 772nd Test Squadron integrates ground-based simulator into Orange Flag Test Event The 772nd Test Squadron’s Integrated Facility for Avionics System Test (IFAST) recently participated in the July 2020 Orange Flag test event. Orange Flag is a multi-domain test series focused on interoperability and bringing test as close as possible to the warfighter through operationally-relevant
Aug. 8, 2020 Air Force conducts latest hypersonic weapon flight test The Air Force took another step towards fielding a hypersonic weapon following its final captive-carry test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon under a wing of a B-52 Stratofortress off the Southern California coast, Aug 8.
Aug. 6, 2020 Joint Simulation Environment construction contract awarded The Air Force has taken another step forward in achieving the vision of a government owned, high-fidelity, multi-platform modeling and simulation (M&S) capability - with the award of two Military Construction (MILCON) contracts valued at approximately $65.5M.
July 31, 2020 Edwards AFB firefighters conduct search and rescue training during foam test Firefighters from the Edwards Fire and Emergency Services conducted a search and rescue training session during a foam fire suppression test at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 23.
July 28, 2020 Bomber Modular Acquisition System promotes “data independence” A chance meeting at an International Test & Evaluation Association workshop in 2017 has led to “data independence” utilizing the Bomber Modular Acquisition System developed by the 812th Aircraft Instrumentation Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 24, 2020 Edwards announces Voice Communication System Upgrade contract The Voice Communication System Upgrade (VCSU) project, a current Improvement & Modernization (I&M) Program, awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Compunetix, Inc. Federal Systems Division, June 23, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 14, 2020 416th FLTS, AFRL tests “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile The 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 10, 2020 Test Pilot School welcomes first female, flight test engineer commandant The Air Force Test Pilot School bid farewell to outgoing commandant, Col. Ryan Blake, and welcomed its new commandant, Col. Sebrina Pabon, during a Change of Command ceremony on Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 9.
July 1, 2020 Plant 42 changes leadership Air Force Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 changed leadership hands during a Change of Leadership Ceremony at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, July 1.