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March 27, 2023
Edwards AFB hosts "Suffrajitsu" demonstration in honor of Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, Edwards AFB hosted a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu demonstration, March 24. The demo included historical lessons about Women's Suffrage in the early 1900s and how protestors learned the martial art as a way to defend themselves from angry mobs.
Jan. 10, 2023
F-35 Conducts First Flight with TR-3

A developmental test team from the 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35 in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration on January 6, at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Jan. 6, 2023
Edwards AFB resumes flight operations for 2023

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 411th Flight Test Squadron, 412th Test Wing, takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan, 4, 2023. Flight operations resumed this week at Edwards AFB following the holidays. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)
Dec. 12, 2022
Air Force conducts first ARRW operational prototype missile test

A B-52H Stratofortress successfully released the first All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast, Dec. 9.
Sept. 19, 2022
Edwards AFB celebrates Air Force's 75th Birthday with annual ball

Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, 412th Test Wing Commander, provides his closing remarks during the 2022 Department of the Air Force Ball at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 16. (Air Force photo by Laura Maples)
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
461st Flight Test Squadron receives brand new F-35A

The newest F-35A, straight out of the factory, found its new home here at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 1.
Aug. 15, 2022
SECAF visits Edwards 412th Test Wing Operating Location Plant 42

Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. Frank Kendall, arrives at Edwards 412th Test Wing Operating Location Plant 42 to see the latest innovation. (Air Force photo by Adam Bowles)
Aug. 9, 2022
Muroc JUSD officially completes educational complex with ribbon cutting ceremony

The Department of Defense celebrates today the ribbon cutting for the Desert Junior Senior High School on Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) in Kern County, California. The event completes a $180 million, 220,000 square foot, replacement educational complex in response to the Secretary of Defense
July 26, 2022
Edwards AFB STEM completes PRIME algebra pilot test flight

Edwards Air Force Base STEM recently hosted 27 students in a first-ever pre-algebra summer program for local students at Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, California.
July 13, 2022
Air Force completes another successful hypersonic test

The Air Force conducted another successful hypersonic test off the Southern California coast. The AGM-183A weapons system reached hypersonic speeds and primary and secondary objectives were met.
June 10, 2022
Edwards AFB hosts Italian Air Force flight tests

Members of the Italian Air Force, Aeronautica Militare, recently conducted flight tests with a PA-200 Tornado at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 6, 2022
Edwards AFB hosts 163d Attack Wing MQ-9

In an unprecedented move towards General CQ Brown’s charge to “Accelerate Change or Lose,” the 163d Attack Wing executed their first ever MQ-9 Agile Combat Employment (ACE) to a Forward Operating Site (FOS), flying from March Air Reserve Base to Edwards Air Force Base.
April 26, 2022
411th Flight Test Squadron hosts Air Dominance Day

The 411th Flight Test Squadron hosted an annual Air Dominance Day celebration on Edwards Air Force Base, April 15. Members of the F-22 Raptor test team took time to honor past accomplishments that has resulted in American air dominance for almost 70 years.
April 20, 2022
Benefield Anechoic Facility tests C-130 electronic countermeasures

An AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing from Hurlburt Field, Fla., recently underwent electronic weapons countermeasures testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
April 14, 2022
AFMC leaders to host virtual town hall

Air Force Materiel Command leadership will host a command-wide virtual town hall, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET.
Feb. 17, 2022
F-35 ITF’s Dual Capable Aircraft Team wins national aviation award

Representatives from the F-35 Integrated Test Force’s Dual Aircraft Capable Team received the prestigious Col. Franklin C. Wolfe Weapons Systems Award during presentation ceremony at the Joint Program Office headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 16.
Jan. 11, 2022
Town Hall addresses vaccines, telework, enterprise readiness

Vaccines, telework, diversity and more were addressed during the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Jan. 7, which streamed live to a maxed-out audience of more than 3,000 via ZoomGov.
Oct. 14, 2021
412 TW commander voices support for DOD’s total force vaccination requirements

Brig. Gen. Matthew W. Higer, Commander of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards AFB today voiced his support for directives requiring all DOD employees – active duty members, reservists, civilians and contract workers – to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Sept. 15, 2021
Suicide Prevention: reaching out is a sign of strength

Airmen, civilians and family members attended a Suicide Prevention training event at the base theater on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 1.