🌟 Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women to the Air Force Test Center. 💪🏽
Their dedication and hard work play a crucial role in our success. Together, we strive to forge a world where differences are celebrated and valued.
Check out this shared video highlighting women's accomplishments in the military. 🪖
#InspireInclusion #IWD2024
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🎉✈️ Happy New Year from the Air Force Test Center! 🎊✨
As we soar into 2024, may the skies ahead be filled with success, innovation, and endless possibilities. Wishing our incredible AFTC team, partners, and supporters a year of new heights and achievements. Together, let's continue to push the boundaries of excellence! 🚀🌟 #HappyNewYear #AFTC2024 #AirForceExcellence
SPECIAL DELIVERY | Check out this historic first eVTOL aircraft delivery at Edwards Air Force Base with Joby Aviation, the United States Air Force, AFWERX, and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration!
Link #ICYMI : https://bit.ly/JOBYxUSAF
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Edwards AFB hosts USAF Weapons School Capstone 🏫🛫
Edwards AFB hosted the Air Force Weapons School capstone recently. Dozens of combat aircraft assigned to the Weapons School participated in the extensive training event. The Weapons School trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyber on behalf of the joint force.
"We executed our capstone event for defensive counter air for Weapons School integration," Tech. Sgt. Robert Medeiros, Manager of ACE & MAF Planning, USAF Weapons School said. "This involved over 60 aircraft. We are teaching our students defensive counter air, tactics, techniques and procedures to prepare them for great power competition and future fight."
Setting Students up for STEMcess at Edwards AFB🧪 ⚙️📏
The base’s Prioritizing Relevance in Mathematic Experiences outreach program wrapped up yet another year of serious study interspersed with fun aimed at spurring students to success in the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
PRIME, a four-week summer curriculum, is specially designed to empower incoming freshmen by strengthening their math skills and showcasing the vast array of STEM-related career opportunities available in aerospace and aviation in the Antelope Valley. During the program, the students immerse themselves in hours of math instruction and lectures, solidifying their foundation in various STEM-relevant principles.
GIRL POWER | Team Edwards sent an all-female crew from the 412th Operations Group to conduct a special flyover for the National Women's Soccer League at PayPal Park, July 9 in San Jose, California. The flyover for Team USA's send-off to the FIFA Women's World Cup was a special opportunity for training and to practice mission accuracy for the team.
Check out our very own Lt. Col. Jennifer Stokes, Air Force Test Center Chief of Flight Safety, in the video below!
#USAF #recruiting #futureAirForce
75th Anniversary Of Supersonic Flight Ceremony
For 75 years, American Airmen have excelled as they execute the Air Force mission to fly, fight, and win — delivering airpower anytime, anywhere in defense of our nation. Today, Edwards Air Force Base celebrates the 75th anniversary of Supersonic Flight.
AF Test Center Team,
This month the Air Force will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Bell X-1 breaking the sound barrier for the first time. It is a perfect opportunity to reflect on all the contributions the AF Test Center and our predecessors have made towards developing war-winning capabilities and testing the limits of new technology. Our success is a testament to your hard work and the collaboration between our test and mission support organizations. Thanks for your hard work and continued mission focus!
The short video attached (~3 min) highlights a few of your recent accomplishments as we continue to ‘Forge our Nation’s Sword and Shield.’
v/r,
EVAN C. DERTIEN
Major General, USAF
Commander, Air Force Test Center
🇺🇸Happy 4th of July from the Air Force Test Center!
HAP ARNOLD DAY | ICYMI: Arnold Engineering Development Complex celebrated 70 years during the "Hap Arnold Day" open house June 26.
During the open house, attendees drove along a pre-planned route to see the test facilities at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. An estimated 1,075 people attended the event. At the end of the day, AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty held a retreat ceremony with two flyovers for AEDC military and Department of Defense personnel.
The first flyover was a T-38 Talon of the 586th Flight Test Squadron, 704th Test Group, AEDC, out of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The second flyover was a pair of F-15 Eagles of the 96th Test Wing out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
FAREWELL MAJ. GEN. CHRISTOPHER AZZANO | Congratulations on 31 years of service to the United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Azzano. Check out this short tribute to Azzano's last year as Air Force Test Center commander.
Best wishes to you and your family.
- Your AFTC Teammates
ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH | The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month committee hosted the Stars ‘n’ S’mores “star party” at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 7.
The Stars ‘n’ S’mores event honored the memory of Col. Ellison Onizuka. Onizuka was a U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduate and eventually a faculty member at the school.
(Air Force video by Giancarlo Casem)
Autonomous Attritable Aircraft Experiment
WEDNESDAY FUEL | Need a boost to get through this Hump Day? How about some awesome footage of Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL's Autonomous Attritable Aircraft Experiment...
Check out this autonomous UTAP-22 aircraft as it takes off at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida and flies over the Gulf of Mexico, May 5, 2021. The pilotless aircraft was modified to operate under its own computerized control.
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Benefield Anechoic Facility receives turntable upgrades
Mission Monday - 96th Test Wing Chapel