Aug. 8, 2020 Air Force conducts latest hypersonic weapon flight test The Air Force took another step towards fielding a hypersonic weapon following its final captive-carry test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon under a wing of a B-52 Stratofortress off the Southern California coast, Aug 8.
Aug. 6, 2020 Joint Simulation Environment construction contract awarded The Air Force has taken another step forward in achieving the vision of a government owned, high-fidelity, multi-platform modeling and simulation (M&S) capability - with the award of two Military Construction (MILCON) contracts valued at approximately $65.5M.
Aug. 4, 2020 412th SFS memorial honors fallen defenders The 412th Security Forces Squadron held a memorial service honoring three Security Forces Airmen in Hangar 1600 on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug 3.
July 31, 2020 Edwards AFB firefighters conduct search and rescue training during foam test Firefighters from the Edwards Fire and Emergency Services conducted a search and rescue training session during a foam fire suppression test at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 23.
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 15, 2020 Roessig taking AEDC experience to Air Force Test Center An Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Operations Division leader will take his experience and skills to a new position at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where he will serve as Vice Commander of the Air Force Test Center, or AFTC.Col. Keith Roessig’s time stationed at Arnold Air Force
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