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  • STARBASE Edwards students participate in a STEM activity STARBASE Takes Off: East Side Elementary lands at AFTC HQ
    STARBASE Takes Off: East Side Elementary lands at AFTC HQ

    Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys
  • Two military officers watch a drone deliver the unit colors during US-X’s establishment ceremony. DCMA champions ‘Drone Dominance’ objectives
    DCMA champions ‘Drone Dominance’ objectives

    By Thomas Perry
  • 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. Have questions about the solicitation for AI data centers? We got answers
    Have questions about the solicitation for AI data centers? We got answers

    By Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment
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    NORAD Ready to Track Santa's Flight for 70th Anniversary Year
  • Edwards Air Force Base firefighters work together to put out a fire during an aircraft live fire training event at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov 5., 2025. Firefighters are expected to know how to use various equipment to include water hoses, extinguishers, and personal protective equipment to include gloves, helmets, hoods, masks, etc. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Rose) Always Ready
    Always Ready

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    Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

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    X-62 VISTA begins upgrade program, expanding boundaries in flight testing of autonomy and artificial intelligence

  • 412th Test Wing Responds to F-16 Crash

    412th Test Wing Responds to F-16 Crash
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    Space Test Course awards graduates master’s degrees for first time ​​​​​​​
  • The relationship between the Air Force Test Pilot School and the nation’s space program has intersected since the school’s formal creation in 1944. Numerous astronauts, researchers and other pioneers in the space domain have called the school home over the last 80 years, a tradition that continues today with the appointment of Maj. Ross Elder as the commander of a NASA Mars mission.

    From tester to subject – Air Force Test Pilot School instructor commands Mars mission for NASA

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  • Mike Dent, AEDC Technical Management Branch Chief at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., far right, served as a pacer for his son in the 2025 ultramarathon Moab 240 that took place in Moab, Utah in October. Pacers are critical in ultramarathons, offering morale support, companionship, and safety. Mike’s son Tim was joined by a team pacer that helped along the race. From left is Tim Dent, Cariná Bardii, MSgt Ethan Minder, and Mike Dent. (Courtesy Photo)

    From Base to Desert: AEDC Branch Chief Joins Son in 240-Mile Ultramarathon Journey
  • The Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services team at Arnold AFB, Tenn., is asking those across the base to be to be aware of fire and safety risks throughout the upcoming holidays. (National Fire Protection Association graphic)

    Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services offers tips for safer, merrier Christmas
  • The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., is encouraging colleagues across AEDC to set healthy, attainable goals in the new year. AEDC is headquartered at Arnold AFB. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)

    New Year, New You
  • Tech Sgt. Jason Wiggins, right, who led this year’s Project Christmas gift drive effort at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., poses for a photo with Grams Community Network Founder and CEO Lashonda Morehead, center, and Neail Tyson. This year, 105 children were sponsored and will receive gifts from Arnold personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

    Arnold AFB team rallies to provide Christmas gifts for more than 100 local children
  • Members of the Arnold Air Force Base Security Forces team wave at attendees as they take part in the 69th annual Tullahoma Christmas Parade Dec. 5, 2025, in Tullahoma, Tenn. Members of the Security Forces team were joined by Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services and Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership as they greeted paradegoers along the route. AEDC is headquartered at Arnold AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)

    Arnold AFB first responders, leadership take part in Tullahoma Christmas Parade

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    Eglin testing highlighted in Air Force Year in Photos
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