April 30, 2020 Edwards expands test capabilities with T-7A Distributed Test Operations The T-7A Test Team made history once again as they executed Distributed Test Operations (DTO) in a Mission Control Room at Ridley Mission Control Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California on April 30.
April 27, 2020 Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command. This was the third virtual hiring event held by AFMC over the past year, part of an
April 24, 2020 Modular mission control room upgrade improves 412th Test Wing’s capabilities A $37 million improvement and modernization program is now underway at the 412th Test Wing’s Ridley Mission Control Center on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
April 23, 2020 772nd Test Squadron uses simulators to support high-priority F-35 test missions As the Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing resumed mission-essential flight testing, the 772nd Test Squadron’s (772 TS) modeling and simulation (Sim) engineers and technicians restarted manned cockpit simulation operations to support flight test mission rehearsals at Edwards Air Force Base,
April 17, 2020 AFMC mission operational under ‘new norm’ With a focus on high priority, critical operational needs and ensuring the health and safety of Airmen, the Air Force Materiel Command continues to maintain support to the Air Force across all mission areas in the face of COVID-19.
April 14, 2020 EPAWSS testing readies F-15 for future The F-15E Eagle fleet is currently undergoing critical electronic warfare testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) on Edwards Air Force Base, California. This F-15E is outfitted with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS). The EPAWSS is an integrated digital
April 8, 2020 452nd FLTS work to keep Global Vigilance mission on track The 452nd Flight Test Squadron has worked through the challenges of teleworking and modified work schedules to keep their fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawks flying and meeting mission requirements.
April 1, 2020 Airmen utilize social media to expand professional, personal knowledge base As Airmen head home to telework due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, California, have responded to this crisis by developing an online learning platform to bring people across the Air Force together.
April 1, 2020 New sanitation procedures take effect at Ridley Mission Control New expanded sanitation procedures were initiated recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to stem the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak ensure the 412th Test Wing remains mission capable.
March 26, 2020 AFMC commander provides COVID-19 mission update Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, provides an update to the force on AFMC missions and readiness during COVID-19.