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Oct. 26, 2022
Innovators throughout Edwards AFB welcome new subject matter experts to their XCITE Panel to begin the FY23 Airman Pitch Process

Every Monday at 1400 on MS Teams, Airmen can bring their requests to the XCITE (SME) Panel to request resource approval (e.g. funding, leadership buy-in, or facilitation assistance from XPOI).
Oct. 25, 2022
Edwards AFB breaks ground on new Flight Test Engineering Laboratory

Edwards Air Force Base broke ground on the new 75,000 sq. ft. Flight Test Engineering Laboratory Oct. 19 during a ceremony hosted by the 412th Test Engineering Group. The $40 million, state-of-the-art, energy efficient building will provide a modern facility with lab capabilities to support and
Sept. 28, 2022
The Predictive Index: 412th Force Support Squadron makes strides in Force development and talent management through use of a behavioral analysis program.

412th Force Support Squadron makes strides in Force development and talent management through use of a behavioral analysis program. Preparing to win the ‘2030 Fight’ is not an easy task. The 412th Force Support Squadron has found one way to get ahead in that goal by creating the ‘Airmen of 2030’
Sept. 8, 2022
ASTRO - Designing the future T&E capabilities today

The Applied Spectrum Technology Research Office (ASTRO) executes projects under the Test and Evaluation / Science and Technology (T&E/S&T) program, managed by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). These projects aim to change the face of T&E capabilities across the Major Range and Test
Aug. 30, 2022
Joint Battle Labs assess DARPA program, reduce joint-fires execution time

The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center-Nellis enables advanced technology assessment in collaboration with the U.S. Army’s Mission Command Battle Lab as part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Air Space Total Awareness for Rapid Tactical Execution, or ASTARTE,
Aug. 17, 2022
Top base innovators showcase ideas at Sticky’s Spark Tank

Innovators from throughout Edwards Air Force Base, California, presented their innovative ideas in a Spark Tank showcase, Aug. 3. The showcase featured the top 15 ideas from a recent crowd-sourced campaign run on the Guardians Airmen Innovation Network platform organized by SparkED, the 412th Test
Aug. 15, 2022
Air Force battle lab showcases emerging space and cyber technologies

The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, hosted an advanced technology demonstration for personnel across multiple domains as part of exercise Red Flag 22-3, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
July 18, 2022
Sticky McStickface’s top 15 finalists chosen for upcoming 412th Test Wing Spark Tank competition

Sticky McStickface’s top 15 finalists have been chosen for the upcoming 412th Test Wing Spark Tank competition at Edwards Air Force Base, California on Aug 3. The 412th TW Spark Tank is a competition featuring the Wing's top innovators, like the popular show "Shark Tank." Innovators will present to
March 25, 2022
Data Hackathon evolves to accelerate change

“Problem solvers” (also referred to as “hackers”) and “problem owners,” met together virtually and in person at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., March 14-18 for the Air Force Test Center’s second Data Hackathon Event. Participants from a multitude of career fields across AFTC, the 412th Test Wing at
Feb. 2, 2022
Edwards AFB NCOs pave way for “Airmen of 2030”

Three Airmen assigned to the 412th Test Wing, out of Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently participated in a design sprint focused on Enlisted Professional Military Education in 2030 at the AFWERX Hub in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 11-13.