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April 24, 2025
Desert Showdown: Forging Readiness and Resilience at Edwards AFB

The unforgiving Mojave Desert set the stage for the 412th Medical Group’s inaugural “Desert Showdown,” a first responder-centric obstacle course designed to push teams to their limits both mentally and physically was held April 10 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Oct. 5, 2023
USAF partners with GM Defense to successfully power aircraft with Electric Ground Power Unit

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory collaborated with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command headquarters and General Motors Defense to successfully power a KC-135 tanker aircraft with GM Defense’s Electric Ground Power
Sept. 15, 2023
412th Test Wing Hosts First-Ever Data Analysis Tool Summit

The 412th Test Wing hosted a new type of first: the Data Analysis Tool Summit on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 12-13.
Aug. 18, 2023
412th Test Wing Welcomes New Wing Commander

Col. Douglas Wickert assumed command of the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer during a change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug.18.
July 20, 2023
Starbase Edwards Inspires Local Community Through STEM

DoD STARBASE Edwards traveled to the Lancaster Community Center in Lancaster, California to host a STEM summer camp for off base students recently. STARBASE Edwards is a Department of Defense youth program designed to engage and immerse local Antelope Valley students in the world of science,
June 29, 2023
Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot

Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. On June 28, the aircraft lifted off at 11:51 a.m. Central Standard Time during a test flight at the Boeing
June 20, 2023
Emerging Tech CTF Joins 416th FLTS

A change of command, expanded mission and organizational structure change for the Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force occurred on Edwards AFB, California, June 7.
June 13, 2023
452nd Flight Test Squadron bids farewell to RQ-4 Global Hawk

The 452nd Flight Test Squadron held a “sunsetting” event for the RQ-4 Global Hawk flight test program at Edwards AFB, June 9. The event marked the completion of the squadron’s test campaign for the aircraft.
June 7, 2023
AFMC innovation team revolutionizing stealth fighter fleet

An F-35 from the 461st Flight Test Squadron recently took flight at Edwards AFB with a complement of software applications developed by government and industry providers previously tested on the F-22 – demonstrating for the first time the ability to use the same tactical software applications on
June 1, 2023
STC completes most rigorous capstone event yet featuring multi-domain assets

The latest iteration of the Space Test Course, class 23-1, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School recently completed their capstone exercise, the course’s most rigorous and comprehensive yet.

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