June 15, 2026 B-52 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress carrying eight people on a routine test mission crashed today shortly after take-off at 11:20 a.m. (PDT). Initial indications are that the crash was not survivable. Emergency response personnel are on scene, and officials are working to account for all personnel.The
June 11, 2026 Operational Pilot Flies B-21 as Top General Pushes Urgency In another milestone for the B-21 Raider program, an operational test pilot recently flew the bomber with a developmental test pilot sharing the cockpit.
June 11, 2026 One central node, all domains – Edwards command post is Air Force’s best Keeping the Air Force’s premier test base running smoothly is no small feat. Fortunately, the team at the 412th Test Wing Command Post makes it look easy, and their hard work has officially earned them top honors.
June 10, 2026 412th CEG paves the way for faster, safer and smoother commutes In a move to improve efficiency and reduce transit times across the vast Edwards Air Force Base installation, the 412th Civil Engineer Group partnered with the 412th Security Forces Squadron and the 412th Test Wing Safety Office to conduct a comprehensive traffic analysis.
June 8, 2026 Thrill of the ride, duty of the guide: get certified Most motorcyclist are well-aware of the inherent dangers of the road, but the thrill and adventure of the open road keep riders in the saddle. While the excitement is understandable, minimizing the danger should be every rider's top priority—and that safety starts with proper training.
June 2, 2026 Matrina’s calling – from wrong turn to triple-award provider Sometimes, the best career paths are discovered by accident.
May 28, 2026 Junior ROTC cadets pinned to lead, cleared to soar It’s more than a high school elective. The Air Force Junior ROTC at Edwards Air Force Base is a proving ground. It is a living, breathing reassurance that the character, moral compass, physical wellness and community spirit of the next generation are in highly capable hands, parents said.
May 28, 2026 412th SFS hosts Police Week 2026 The 412th Security Forces Squadron hosted Police Week 2026, May 11-15, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The weeklong festivities included a 5k Ruck, Run or Walk event, school outreach and sporting events such as a golf and softball tournaments.
May 26, 2026 Children of fallen pilot return to Edwards Jessica and Jake George, the children of Maj. Aaron George, who died during a test mission along with aerial photographer Judson Brohmer on July 17, 2001, visited Edwards Air Force Base, California, April 19-22, 2026. The visit was organized by retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Ronald Buckley and the
May 20, 2026 New T&E University optimizes training at Edwards, inaugural test fundamentals students graduate The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base established a new educational branch, Test and Evaluation University, which recently celebrated the 13 graduates of its inaugural test fundamentals short course.