April 22, 2026 Edwards AFB Hosts annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise The 412th Security Forces Squadron hosted the annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise (ACTE) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 30 - April 4. The intensive event drew personnel from across the enterprise, including key participants from the base’s own 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron
April 22, 2026 Don't click, do tell: Edwards validates integrated defenses A sophisticated readiness exercise tested Edwards Air Force Base ability to counter complex and coordinated attacks, involving both digital and physical threats, March 30 to April 3.
April 17, 2026 Edwards hosts Collaborative Combat Aircraft exercise The Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit, under Air Combat Command, concluded a critical exercise with Collaborative Combat Aircraft recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California, putting principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System into practice.
April 16, 2026 Edwards welcomes inspectors for fresh look at unit performance Inspectors from Air Force Materiel Command were welcomed to the base on April 13 to begin the Unit Effectiveness Inspection.
April 15, 2026 412th Test Wing Conducts CBRN Validation Exercise The 812th Civil Engineer Squadron's Office of Emergency Management hosted a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats defense exercise at Edwards Air Force Base, in late March. The 812th CES tested more than 250 Airmen over a three-day period to validate the Airmen's skills and
April 8, 2026 Flight Test Engineering Lab cements role in sharpening American airpower Since its ribbon-cutting in late 2024, the Flight Test Engineering Lab has expanded its operational footprint, cementing its role as a key strategic asset in developing the nation's next generation of warfighting technologies.
April 7, 2026 Edwards springs to clean-up its grounds With winter in the rearview mirror, Team Edwards is preparing to roll up its sleeves for the annual "Spring Clean-Up Week," scheduled for April 20-24. The base-wide effort aims to clear away winter debris, improve the installation's appearance and reduce potential fire hazards.
April 6, 2026 Edwards elevates living with Dorms-4-Airmen standard The last vestiges of 1950s-era dormitory life are coming to an end at Edwards Air Force Base, making way for a new standard of living for unaccompanied Airmen.
March 25, 2026 Edwards opens gates to rideshare – cautiously In a move designed to bridge the gap between this remote desert outpost and its surrounding communities, Edwards Air Force Base is cautiously opening its gates to rideshare services, offering a new layer of convenience for thousands of personnel while implementing strict security measures.
March 19, 2026 From Readiness to Housing, Test CC Casts Wide Net Combat readiness and mission urgency. Childcare, on-base housing, schools funding and on-base amenities and service hours. The April 13-17 unit effectiveness inspection. The wing’s mission and vision, mission growth and program prioritization. All these were among a broad swath of topics discussed