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July 24, 2020
Edwards announces Voice Communication System Upgrade contract

Set to replace and modernize the aging voice communications system currently used to support flight test operations within the Ridley Mission Control Center, Birk Flight Test Facility, Mission Control Rooms and various support facilities throughout the Air Force Test Center.
July 14, 2020
416th FLTS, AFRL tests “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile

The 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 1, 2020
Plant 42 changes leadership

Air Force Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 changed leadership hands during a Change of Leadership Ceremony at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, July 1.
June 23, 2020
Edwards AFB announces “hybrid” airshow

The 412th Test Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, announced the 2020 Aerospace Valley Air Show in October will be a “hybrid event.” Higer announced the change to the airshow during a live-stream town hall, June 19.
June 19, 2020
Air Force Chief of Staff visits Edwards AFB

The Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein, paid a special visit to the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe, Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 17.
June 2, 2020
COVID-19 Telework Operations Create New Opportunities for 412 TW Teams

Although the day-to-day work of avionics and flight test engineers looks dramatically different due to the advent of telework operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a few groups within the 412th Test Wing are taking full advantage of these unique times to accelerate their development of Python
May 29, 2020
F-22 CTF implements EAFB’s first operational F-22 rapid crew swap to overcome COVID-19 limitations

While operating in the constrained COVID-19 environment, maintainers, pilots and engineers in the F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force completed the base’s first F-22 operational rapid crew swap recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 29, 2020
Innovation during COVID-19 Operations: 771st Test Squadron brings machine learning to data analysis

The 771st has recently employed a machine learning tool nicknamed “Sasha” and is showing promise in data analysis, according to engineers at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 11, 2020
EOD clears UXO at PIRA

Members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, 812th Civil Engineer Squadron, 412th Test Wing, prepare unexploded ordnance and training munitions for demolition at the Precision Impact Range Area at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 7. The 412th Test Wing uses the PIRA to conduct weapons and
May 11, 2020
World-unique tire testing capability saves millions for warfighters

At the Air Force Test Center’s Landing Gear Test Facility located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, engineers have developed a new, one-of-a-kind test capability that can identify, characterize and classify tire wear under realistic operational conditions—saving thousands per tire over the

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