June 1, 2020 Ops group adapts technology to continue test missions Test could not occur within an acceptable time period without this new expanded use.
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 19, 2020 Edwards AFB’s active April demonstrates continued test operations during COVID-19 The month of April launched a new normal at Edwards Air Force Base. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, units around the base have taken steps to assure the mission continues while ensuring the health and safety of Airmen during this time of social distancing and teleworking.
May 18, 2020 AEDC hypersonic test team presses on during pandemic Seven Hroncich, left, an instrument technician, Robert Bradford, center right, an electrician, Kevin Thompson, right, test operations engineer, Tim Mullins, an outside machinist, and others prepare for a test run in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Arcs Test Facility Control Room,
May 14, 2020 Edwards AFB conducts flyover for front-line health care workers A B-52 Stratofortress from the 412th Test Wing conducted a flyover for the local Aerospace Valley community, May 14. The flyover was in honor of, and to show gratitude to the front-line health care workers helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 13, 2020 Edwards AFB to conduct flyover for front-line health care workers Aircraft from the 412th Test Wing will conduct a flyover for the local Aerospace Valley community on Thursday, May 14. The flyover is in honor of and to show gratitude to the front-line health care workers helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020 Edwards AFB first to test Air Force Comptroller Services Portal The Comptroller Services Portal is an automated incident management application that allows customers to receive online assistance from their servicing Comptroller squadron. The CSP has integrated workflows which assist the customer in seeking help with travel pay, military pay, and civilian pay.
May 11, 2020 Eglin lab begins COVID-19 testing DOD beneficiary testing split between Eglin and Wright Patterson AFB.
May 1, 2020 Second vendor F-35 canopy testing complete Testers from the Holloman High Speed Test Track, in conjunction with members of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office, Lockheed Martin, Martin Baker, and BAE Systems, successfully conducted an F-35 static ejection seat test to evaluate pilot survivability using a canopy transparency from a new