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Feb. 27, 2023
Sparking Innovation: AFOSI/Det 111's TruNarc Laser Drug Testing

The road to Spark Tank 2023 continues! This means the 412th Test Wing Innovation team, SparkED, is continuing the FY23 Airmen Pitch Process. The Airmen Pitch Process gives Units, Squadrons and Groups the chance to think of the next great innovative idea within their program.
Feb. 27, 2023
Space Force, Air Force partner to establish new Space Test Course

The U.S. Air and Space Forces have partnered on the course that will instruct Guardians on test and evaluation processes for robust and methodical system testing of space-flight equipment.
Feb. 27, 2023
DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests

The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
Feb. 24, 2023
An Inside Look: USAF Test Pilot School's Flight Test Engineering Program

As we celebrate National Engineers Week, get an exclusive look at what it's like to be a United States Air Force Flight Test Engineer going behind the scenes within the USAF Test Pilot School.
Feb. 23, 2023
Winter Weather Updates on Edwards Air Force Base

Due to current and potential adverse weather conditions in the local area, all members of team Edwards should take care when encountering winter weather driving conditions
Feb. 22, 2023
A Classroom in the Sky: USAF Test Pilot School uses mountain gliders to simulate space shuttle approaches in Tehachapi

To celebrate National Engineering Week, the United States Air Force Test Pilot School based at Edwards Air Force Base went to Tehachapi, California to fly gliders as part of their Space Test Course. This flight test engineering course involved using the gliders to simulate space shuttle approaches.
Feb. 15, 2023
Sparking Innovation: 412 MXG's Advanced Manufacturing 3D Scanner

The road to Spark Tank 2023 continues! This means the 412th Test Wing Innovation team, SparkED, is continuing the FY23 Airmen Pitch Process. The Airmen Pitch Process gives Units, Squadrons and Groups the chance to think of the next great innovative idea within their program.
Feb. 14, 2023
Roadshow saves hours with automation

Air Force Test Center Directorate’s Continued Process Improvement and Innovation office sponsored and organized a three-day Robotic Process Automation Roadshow, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 7-9.The Roadshow utilized an automation program called UiPath, which mimics human actions and
Feb. 6, 2023
Largest Private-Public Collaboration in Department of Defense History Reflects Commitment to Clean Energy

The 412th Test Wing unveiled a new solar facility on the northwest corner of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 2. The facility, built in collaboration with Terra-Gen LLC, is a result of the Edwards Solar Enhance Use Lease Project. The novel land management agreement marks the largest private –
Jan. 31, 2023
Inspiration through Aviation: 412th Test Wing hosts Air Force ROTC cadets from USC

The 412th Test Wing hosted the Air Force ROTC Detachment 060 cadets from the University of Southern California on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan 27. The cadets spent the day learning about the various career fields available to them upon graduation and entering into service.