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.
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 –