March 30, 2023 Edwards works hard to ease challenge of childcare Top-quality childcare has been a priority at Edwards for many years as evidenced by the quality facilities, the wide variety of programs offered and the recent expansion of available slots for children. Ongoing efforts focus on further expansion through existing projects and securing additional
March 21, 2023 Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Naval Sea Cadets get an inside look at interservice partnerships on Edwards AFB Civil Air Patrol and United States Naval Sea Cadets receive an up close and personal look at interservice flight operations during a tour of Edwards Air Force Base hosted by the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Detachment 5, March 17.
March 17, 2023 Motivating the Aerospace Valley: Edwards AFB inspires the next generation at the Aerospace Valley Career Festival The goal of the Aerospace Valley Career Festival was to highlight career pathways available to youth in aerospace, military, government and STEM-related trades needed for the aerospace industry.
March 13, 2023 Food Network's Chef Robert Irvine visits Edwards Air Force Base! Robert Irvine, an English celebrity chef and talk show host, who has appeared on and hosted a variety of Food Network programs including "Restaurant Impossible", visited Edwards Air Force Base as a morale event for the installation, March 9th.
March 13, 2023 Department of the Air Force 2024 budget proposal invests in modernization, transformation The $259.3 billion proposal that Congress will now consider for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 includes $215.1 billion for the Air Force and $30 billion for the Space Force.
March 9, 2023 An Intragalactic Survey: Edwards AFB conducts low level flight survey through Southern California wilderness, "Star Wars" style One of the key roles for the 412th Test Wing is to manage the safe operation of the local airspace. On March 3rd, a C-12 flight crew from the 412th Operations Group conducted a routine low level survey of the Sidewinder route through the Southern California wilderness "Star Wars" style.
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.