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CBS News
February 23, 2018
Carl Schaefer. "So by the time it gets to the war fighter, there are no bugs. They can go right into whatever situation they need and operate seamlessly and share the information." Commanders at Edwards Air Force Base say it's a lot less risky and a lot less costly to find and fix these problems on the airfield,ÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
February 22, 2018
Master Sgt. Misti Rodriguez, Academic Coding Branch superintendent, inputs a transcript into the Air Force Military Personnel Data System to update an officer's record. Two Airmen at the Coding Branch, including Rodriguez, update more than 1,000 transcripts a month in support of some 130,000 totalÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
February 22, 2018
Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command commander, discusses job responsibilities with Capts. Paul Merrill and Matthew Decker, 375th Operations Group instructors and examiners, during her tour of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio,ÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
February 21, 2018
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Edwards Air Force Base
February 15, 2018
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- In accordance with the Department of Defense mandate, the Air Force must complete the Microsoft Windows 10 migration by March 31, 2018. Any operating system not upgraded by the deadline will be denied access to the network. Windows 10 is not compatible with manyÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
February 14, 2018
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force outlined plans for its bomber fleet in its Fiscal Year 2019 President's Budget Request February 12, 2018. In line with the service's bomber vector, the budget request detailed the Air Force plan to update the B-52 Stratofortress fleet and continue modifications to the B-1ÃÂ ...
KERO 23ABC News
February 10, 2018
Schaefer has served as commander of the 412th TW and Edwards Air Force Base since March 2015 where he leads a wing of 9,000 personnel in the developmental test and evaluation of virtually all aircraft and emerging technologies in the Air Force inventory. Additionally, Schaefer is the installationÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
February 9, 2018
Schaefer has served as commander of the 412th TW and Edwards Air Force Base since March 2015 where he leads a wing of 9,000 personnel in the developmental test and evaluation of virtually all aircraft and emerging technologies in the Air Force inventory. Additionally, Schaefer is the installationÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
February 2, 2018
The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is offering a time-sensitive opportunity for certain officers to join AFOSI. They are seeking highly qualified nonrated line officers for a cross flow opportunity as a special agent at various, worldwide duty locations. Applications are due by Feb. 28 and applicantsÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
February 1, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service expects more than 155 million tax returns to be filed this tax season, with more than 70 percent of taxpayers receiving refunds. To take the guesswork out of filing for military members and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is teaming up with H&R Block toÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
January 19, 2018
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Television host and comedian David Letterman dropped by Edwards Jan. 18. The long-time TV personality was given a tour of the base by the 412th Test Wing command chief, members of the Protocol and Public Affairs offices, and Air Force Flight Test Museum.
Edwards Air Force Base
January 12, 2018
Dozens of Airmen and civilians gathered at Building 1 and walked to Chapel 1 in honor of late civil rights leader Dr. Martine Luther King Jr. Jan. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit). Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, gives closing remarks at. PHOTO DETAILS / DOWNLOADÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
January 8, 2018
Career Goal: The opportunity to become a first sergeant and eventually the maintenance training manager for a major command. Congratulations to Tech. Sgt. Graybill, the 412th Test Wing's Warrior of the Week! Tech. Sgt. Graybill ensures that every member of the 31st TES remains up-to-date on trainingÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
January 2, 2018
The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California, trains pilots, combat systems officers and engineers to develop, test and evaluate the newest aircraft and weapons systems. In addition, the school conducts exchange programs with the U.S. Naval, United Kingdom and French testÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 29, 2017
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif – California recently passed Proposition 64, The Adult Marijuana Use Act, making recreational use of marijuana legal in the state. It joins Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, and Alaska as states with legalized recreational use of marijuana.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 29, 2017
The Department of Defense's 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing rates were released Dec. 15. Edwards AFB active duty military members will receive an average increase of 7 percent in their BAH. Members will see their increase in their Jan. 15 pay. BAH is defined by the Defense Travel ManagementÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 28, 2017
Two F-35 Lightning IIs from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron on Edwards Air Force Base will take part in the traditional flyover at the beginning of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade ... While on a morning run in 2015, Meier was struck in the head by the mirror of a passing truck on Edwards AFB.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 20, 2017
U.S. Congressman Steve Knight visited Edwards AFB to speak at Stripes Lounge at the Oasis Community Center Dec. 15. The visit ... At Edwards Air Force Base, the local chapter works with local leaders to solve issues that directly affect Airmen as well as recognize them for their many accomplishments.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 19, 2017
An Edwards AFB F-35A Lightning II fires an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile as part of Weapons Delivery Accuracy testing. The 461st Flight Test Squadron and F-35 Integrated Test Force completed WDA testing in early December, which concludes a large and important part of F-35ÃÂ ...
Air Force Link
December 18, 2017
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- Members of the 412th Test Wing's Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force and the 412th Maintenance Group won the Department of Defense 2017 Maintenance Innovation Challenge People's Choice Award for using small unmanned aircraft systems toÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 7, 2017
A holiday tree and 25 tons of man-made snow provide the centerpiece for Winterfest. PHOTO DETAILS / DOWNLOAD HI-RES 1 of 7. A holiday tree and 25 tons of man-made snow provide the centerpiece for Winterfest 2017, held at Edwards Air Force Base Dec. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Correa).
Edwards Air Force Base
December 6, 2017
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9375 members finish planting a new American flag and U.S. Air Force flag at the YB-49 crash site north of Edwards Air Force Base Dec. 4. The Northrop YB-49 flying wing bomber crashed June 5, 1948, killing all five crew members including copilot Capt. Glen Edwards.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 6, 2017
LANCASTER, Calif. -- Col. Norman West, commander of the 412th Medical Group, and his wife Michelle greet the crowds on Lancaster Boulevard during the Lancaster Christmas Parade Dec. 2. West was representing the 412th Test Wing and Edwards Air Force Base. Driving the Humvee is Senior AirmanÃÂ ...
Atlas Obscura
December 4, 2017
Its cascading zebra stripe design is a meticulously measured reproduction of the Air Force's 1951 standard resolution test chart. It's nearly identical to the test sheet that accompanies modern printers and scanners. Edwards Air Force Base has the world's largest concentration of satellite calibration targets, most of which dateÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 31, 1999
Congratulations Airman 1st Class Shaquanna Richardson-Simmons, the 412th Test Wing's Warrior of the Week. Richardson-Simmons is assigned to the 412th Test Wing as an administration apprentice. In her job, Richardson-Simmons has trained two new personnel on nine processes that impact the TWÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 31, 1999
An F-35A Lightning II from the 461st Flight Test Squadron soars over Edwards Air Force Base Sept. 15, 2017. The F-35 Integrated Test Force at Edwards is one of nine nominees for the National Aeronautic Association's Collier's Trophy. (Courtesy photo by Chad Bellay/Lockheed Martin). PRINT | E-MAIL.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 31, 1999
Upon returning to the High Desert and their listed hometown of Edwards Air Force Base for the holidays, both student athletes sat down to talk about their college experience so far. Both Arizona Wildcats endure a full class schedule with Shelton majoring in neuroscience and Cross focusing on sociology.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 31, 1999
Two F-35 Lightning IIs from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base took part in the traditional flyover at the beginning of the annual ... While on a morning run in 2015, Meier was struck in the head by the mirror of a passing truck on Edwards AFB and later died of his injuries.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 28, 2017
Two F-35 Lightning IIs from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron on Edwards Air Force Base will take part in the traditional flyover at the beginning of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade ... While on a morning run in 2015, Meier was struck in the head by the mirror of a passing truck on Edwards AFB.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 20, 2017
A mockup of an Orion spacecraft is released from a C-17 Globemaster III Dec. 15 over the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. Airmen and testers from the 418th Flight Test Squadron joined Army, NASA and contractor personnel to participate in the test of the Orion's parachute landing system. (U.S. Air ForceÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 20, 2017
U.S. Congressman Steve Knight visited Edwards AFB to speak at Stripes Lounge at the Oasis Community Center Dec. 15. The visit ... At Edwards Air Force Base, the local chapter works with local leaders to solve issues that directly affect Airmen as well as recognize them for their many accomplishments.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 19, 2017
An Edwards AFB F-35A Lightning II fires an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile as part of Weapons Delivery Accuracy testing. The 461st Flight Test Squadron and F-35 Integrated Test Force completed WDA testing in early December, which concludes a large and important part of F-35ÃÂ ...
Air Force Link
December 18, 2017
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- Members of the 412th Test Wing's Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force and the 412th Maintenance Group won the Department of Defense 2017 Maintenance Innovation Challenge People's Choice Award for using small unmanned aircraft systems toÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 12, 2017
Like a well-oiled machine, volunteers from the Edwards Enlisted and Officers' Spouses club worked a cookie bag assembly line, packing more than 300 dozen cookies for young Airmen on Edwards Dec. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit). Holiday cookies for Edwards Airmen. PHOTO DETAILSÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
December 7, 2017
A holiday tree and 25 tons of man-made snow provide the centerpiece for Winterfest. PHOTO DETAILS / DOWNLOAD HI-RES 1 of 7. A holiday tree and 25 tons of man-made snow provide the centerpiece for Winterfest 2017, held at Edwards Air Force Base Dec. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Correa).
Edwards Air Force Base
December 6, 2017
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9375 members finish planting a new American flag and U.S. Air Force flag at the YB-49 crash site north of Edwards Air Force Base Dec. 4. The Northrop YB-49 flying wing bomber crashed June 5, 1948, killing all five crew members including copilot Capt. Glen Edwards.
Edwards Air Force Base
December 6, 2017
LANCASTER, Calif. -- Col. Norman West, commander of the 412th Medical Group, and his wife Michelle greet the crowds on Lancaster Boulevard during the Lancaster Christmas Parade Dec. 2. West was representing the 412th Test Wing and Edwards Air Force Base. Driving the Humvee is Senior AirmanÃÂ ...
Atlas Obscura
December 4, 2017
Its cascading zebra stripe design is a meticulously measured reproduction of the Air Force's 1951 standard resolution test chart. It's nearly identical to the test sheet that accompanies modern printers and scanners. Edwards Air Force Base has the world's largest concentration of satellite calibration targets, most of which dateÃÂ ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 23, 2017
... of community leaders and their guests visited Edwards Air Force Base ... leaders with Air Force commanders at Edwards AFB, which fosters a ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 22, 2017
Edwards Air Force Base is well-known for its firsts; first flights of aircraft, first time breaking the sound barrier, first shuttle landing site, and the list ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 17, 2017
Starbucks' grand reopening Nov. 17 began with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The coffee stop reopened after being closed for more than two ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 17, 2017
The first day of the celebration ended with Edwards AFB's 2017 Air Force Ball held in Hangar 1600. On Saturday, the base held its third annual ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 16, 2017
From left: Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Braedon Firkus, 812th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 16, 2017
It may not sound that attractive, but a lot of Edwards AFB's 308,000 acres resemble the same landscape deployed servicemembers find in the ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 16, 2017
The award-winning Joshua Tree Inn Dining Facility serves Edwards AFB's active duty workforce with midnight dinner operations open to ...
Edwards Air Force Base
November 13, 2017
Sierra Nevada Corp's Dream Chaser lands on Edwards Air Force Base in California. The spacecraft went through preparations for flight at ...
Edwards Air Force Base
October 26, 2017
Three F-16 Fighting Falcons from Edwards AFB fly past Dodger Stadium after the ceremonial flyover at the beginning of game two of the 2017Â ...
Edwards Air Force Base
October 6, 2017
Maj. Naoki Morimoto, a flight test engineer, sits in the back seat of an Edwards T-38 Talon Supersonic Trainer Sept. 26. Morimoto is a member ...
Edwards Air Force Base
October 6, 2017
The Edwards AFB Fire Department is dedicated to the safety and security of everyone living, working, visiting or playing on the installation.
Edwards Air Force Base
September 24, 2017
Airmen, families and retirees at Edwards AFB Exhange can get a head-start on holiday shopping while keeping gifts away from prying eyes ...
