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  • A KC-46A assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base positions to refuel a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail in the airspace near Edwards. Aircrews from the USAF, RAAF, and Royal Air Force worked together to rapidly certify this enhanced combat capability for the RAAF E-7A fleet. The trilateral test also allowed the United Kingdom and United States Air Force to gain early test experience ahead of their anticipated fielding of E-7 aircraft variants. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales) Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification
    Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification

    By Chase Kohler
  • Image of aircraft. Aerial networking capability completes flight testing at Emerald Flag 25-1
    Aerial networking capability completes flight testing at Emerald Flag 25-1

    Nicole Collins
  • 412th Medical Group's Desert Showdown Desert Showdown: Forging Readiness and Resilience at Edwards AFB
    Desert Showdown: Forging Readiness and Resilience at Edwards AFB

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  • Investing in critical infrastructure and information systems. Modernizing the IT Backbone: the Air Force’s commitment to critical infrastructure
    Modernizing the IT Backbone: the Air Force’s commitment to critical infrastructure

    Air Force Test Center
  • Maj. Gen. Cain visits AFROTC cadets. Investing in the Future: Maj. Gen. Cain visits AFROTC cadets
    Investing in the Future: Maj. Gen. Cain visits AFROTC cadets

    1st Lt. Danielle Rose

   

Edwards - News

  • The 412th Test Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides legal advice and support in civil, contract, labor, environmental, claims, and military justice law. JA assists military members, retirees, and their families with personal, non-criminal legal matters.

    Divorce on the horizon? Get informed, schedule JA appointment
  • Lonnie Dierkson, 412th Communications Squadron, REDCORE operations lead cyber defense operator, demonstrates his team's counter-cyber-attack capabilities on Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently. The Research, Development, Test & Enterprise Defensive Cyber Operations Response Element (REDCORE) provides continuous cyber defense for 412th Test Wing and Air Force Test Center assets on Edwards (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem).

    Edwards showcases readiness to AFMC commander
  • A KC-46A assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base positions to refuel a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail in the airspace near Edwards. Aircrews from the USAF, RAAF, and Royal Air Force worked together to rapidly certify this enhanced combat capability for the RAAF E-7A fleet. The trilateral test also allowed the United Kingdom and United States Air Force to gain early test experience ahead of their anticipated fielding of E-7 aircraft variants. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

    Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification
  • 412th Medical Group's Desert Showdown

    412th Medical Group Desert Showdown
  • The Edwards Air Force Base JROTC unit at Desert Junior-Senior High School honored service members who defended the Philippines during World War II by marching in remembrance of the Bataan Death March.

    Skills for life: the JROTC experience

AEDC - NEWS

  • Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, left, speaks with Lt. Col. Joseph Sabat, 716th Test Squadron commander, right, outside of the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility lobby at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., April 24, 2025. Also pictured is Chief Master Sgt. Bill Fitch, AFMC Command Chief Master Sergeant, center. Richardson visited Arnold AFB, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquarters of AEDC, to tour several test facilities, meet with personnel, and receive updates on various programs and projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes)

    Gen. Duke Richardson visits Arnold AFB
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    AEDC Safety urges vigilance during and beyond National Child Abuse Prevention Month
  • Beginning May 7, 2025, REAL ID will be required for all visitors seeking access onto Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., or other secure federal and military installations. A REAL ID credential will have a star marking located in the upper right-hand corner. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)

    REAL ID standards for Arnold AFB access begin May 7
  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell, right, and Gary Johnson, sexual assault response coordinator at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., display a proclamation signed by each March 28, 2025, recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month across AEDC. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

    AEDC commander declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with complex-wide proclamation

  • The two utility task vehicles recently acquired by Arnold Air Force Base Police Department are pictured Feb. 28, 2025, at Arnold AFB, Tenn. Base police officials feel the UTVs will enhance patrol and response capabilities across the base, particularly in areas inaccessible to traditional police vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

    Arnold AFB Police enhance patrol capabilities with new UTVs

Eglin - news

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    Aerial networking capability flies at Emerald Flag 25-1
  • A U.S. Air Force member posts a status update containing sensitive information regarding their deployed spouse's movements on a personal Facebook page. An unknown, unintended agent is able to gather that information from the internet and utilize it any way they wish

    Foreign intel job scams target current, former DoD employees

  • Group of Airman stand next to an aircraft

    Honoring the Doolittle Raid
  • Maritime exercise 2017

    Eglin to conduct munitions test in Gulf of America
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    Red battles Blue in weapons load action

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