Oct. 4, 2023 Edwards AFB Builds International Partnerships, One Jump at a Time In an aerial display of international cooperation, a team of test parachutists from the 412th Operations Support Squadron at Edwards AFB recently participated in the Resolute Sentinel 2023 exercise alongside the Peruvian Armed Forces. This joint training exercise, held in the scenic landscapes of
Aug. 15, 2023 Edwards AFB Technical Sergeant Achieves Rare Ph.D. Milestone Setting the bar high with an unwavering "fly, fight, and win" attitude, Tech. Sgt. Bionca Thomas, Detachment 2, 9th Operations Group, has carved her name in the annals of exceptional accomplishments. Adding to her already illustrious career, Thomas has ascended to the elite ranks by successfully
July 10, 2023 Team Edwards Conducts Female Flyover for National Women's Soccer League Team Edwards sent a female crew from the 412th Operations Group to conduct a special flyover for the National Women's Soccer League at PayPal Park July 9 in San Jose, California.
June 29, 2023 Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. On June 28, the aircraft lifted off at 11:51 a.m. Central Standard Time during a test flight at the Boeing
May 15, 2023 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing The 412th Mission Support Group hosted a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition that enhances esprit de corps of a unit and enables Airmen of all ranks to create a bond in a simulated wartime.
May 9, 2023 412th Civil Engineer Group Unit Recognized by the U.S. Air Force for Resource Excellence The Asset Management Branch of the Installation Management Division within the 412th Civil Engineer Group was recently recognized by the U.S. Air Force for winning the Maj. Gen. Robert C. Thompson Resource Excellence Award. This award recognizes the Air Force civil engineer unit that achieved the
April 17, 2023 USAF Test Pilot School and Finnish Air Force Demonstrate Historic First Upon Accession with NATO On April 4, Finland officially became the 31st member to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Washington Treaty. Coincidentally, TPS became the first Air Force organization to fly a joint-test mission as part of a technical exchange between the
April 5, 2023 Spring Season – “Spring Clean-Up Week 2023” established on Edwards AFB Winter is finally over and Spring has arrived! Despite the cold mornings or the blustery winds we have battled, the weather is definitely turning warmer. Just like the things we do every year at home, clearing winter debris blown into our yards or removing dead plants and weeds; at Edwards AFB we
April 4, 2023 Have 5tarboy: USAF Test Pilot School's Test Management Project utilizes new GPS system for better navigation guidance The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is known for providing high quality resources for greater aerospace testing. This was recently demonstrated through their partnership with Southern California based "StarNav" to test a unique GPS system.
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