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May 3, 2022
Cultural Influence: The meaning behind the popular Filipino dish "Adobo"

As we celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we learn the cultural meaning behind "Adobo," a popular Filipino dish and the influence it has on multiple cultures and our nation today.
Jan. 27, 2022
DAF announces Spark Tank ‘22 finalists

As the Department’s flagship innovation event, Spark Tank plays a central role in establishing the Department’s strategic mindset for delivering future capabilities.
Jan. 18, 2022
AFMC program to emphasize cross-cultural mentoring in 2022

January is National Mentoring Month, and the Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize the importance of mentorship for military and civilian Airmen across the enterprise.
Jan. 12, 2022
Edwards Air Force Base moves to HPCON C

Edwards Air Force Base has moved into HPCON Charlie. Please read below as access and restrictions on base have changed.Effective tonight at 2100 hrs, 12 Jan 2022, Edwards AFB will upgrade its Health Protection Conditions as follows:(U) ICD 023 – Upgrade to HPCON CICD025 – Upgrade to HPCON
Jan. 6, 2022
SparkED team member brings innovation to robot fighting arena

Innovation meets fighting robots courtesy of one IT specialist. Jeremy Germita, a member of the 412th Communications Squadron and Edwards Air Force Base SparkED Innovation Team, will compete as a member of Team Uppercut during this season’s episodes of the popular robot fighting TV program,
Jan. 5, 2022
412th Security Forces train to succeed in hostile, degraded combat environment

Members of the 412th Test Wing took part in an Operational Deployment Exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
Dec. 17, 2021
AFMC We Need initiative to add more RV spots for FamCamp RV park

The 412th Force Support Squadron and 412th Civil Engineer Group officially began work to expand the FamCamp following a groundbreaking ceremony on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 6.
Dec. 17, 2021
STARBASE Edwards and 412th CES team up for emerging technology showcase

Fifth-graders from Manzanita Elementary School in Palmdale visited the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 8.
Dec. 14, 2021
BACE Takes Over at Edwards Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 5th Bomb Wing out of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Naval Munitions Command Pacific CONUS West Division Unit Seal Beach (NMCPAC CWD Unit Seal Beach) out of Seal Beach, CA, supported a Bomber Agile Combat Employment (BACE) from Dec. 6
Dec. 6, 2021
AFOTEC Det. 5, Edwards FES personnel work together to save teammate’s life

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Detachment 5, commander, Col. Glenn Rineheart, presented coins and offered his personal gratitude to the personnel he credits for saving the life of one of his civilian Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 3.