Edwards Air Force Base

Victory... Forged by Test! Sharpening American Airpower at the Center of the #Aerospace Testing Universe. (Following, RTs & links ≠ endorsement)

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

6/18- Update on ongoing response at Edwards:

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

We honor the 8 AFMC Airmen, civilians, and contractors lost in the B-52 crash at Edwards AFB. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues.

#HonorOurFallen #AFMC #USAF

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

Team Edwards has identified the eight individuals lost during Monday's B-52 crash.

Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with their families, loved ones and fellow Airmen, Air Force civilians and mission partners affected by this tragedy.

https://t.co/N77ICZrypG

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

Edwards AFB has stood up the Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) to all of those with base access.

Emergency and investigation officials continue to move forward with their response. We anticipate more information will be available tomorrow.

[Office of the Secretary of the Air Force @SecAFOfficial]

We are deeply saddened by the eight lives lost in today’s tragic crash at Edwards AFB. We mourn this loss and honor the service of our Airmen, civilians, and contractors who work every day to advance our mission. I send my sincerest condolences to their families and loved ones.

[General Ken Wilsbach @OfficialCSAF]

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of eight teammates today at Edwards AFB. My thoughts are with the bomber and test communities during this difficult time. I am keeping the families, friends, and loved ones affected in my prayers.

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

From the AFMC Commander: It is with great sadness that we can confirm the tragic death of eight of our teammates today at Edwards AFB following the crash of a B-52 Stratofortress. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones.

https://t.co/485TD5Hf5N

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

‼️ Official release regarding today's B-52 crash at Edwards. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and unit members at this time.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

Update- 12:48 PDT: The airfield has been closed, and all inbound aircraft are being diverted.

All non-commercial visitor passes have been suspended until further notice to allow the installation to focus entirely on emergency response operations.

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

ALERT: A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 a.m.

Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

NEWS: Operational tester pilots #B21 Raider, marking fastest integration of joint DT/OT testing in major acquisition program. #AFMC #USAF

Efforts continue to deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter, faster- https://t.co/a8C2AGACXz

@HQ_AFMC @AFGlobalStrike @usairforce

[Navy Medicine @NavyMedicine]

🏜️✈️ Joint-force medicine in the Mojave

@USNavy medical personnel from @NH29Palms recently joined forces with the 412th MDG from @EdwardsAFB to maximize joint-service readiness at @MCAGCC29Palms. #MM250 #Navy250 #Freedom250

https://t.co/3SPfVKLL26

[General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) @GenAtomics_ASI]

Utilizing Beyond Line of Sight communications, an F-35 pilot sent tactical #autonomy commands to Collaborative Combat Aircraft surrogate #MQ20 Avenger.

Read the news: https://t.co/s2cKeZYIj5

#UCAV

[NASA Armstrong @NASAArmstrong]

NASA’s home for flight test in action!

From cutting‑edge supersonic research to high‑altitude science and precision chase operations, this is flight research at its best.

Sound on 🔊

Learn more: https://t.co/zLkYQ9788F

[Sam Eckholm @sameckholm]

On a recent visit to Edwards Air Force Base, I had the chance to check out the world’s first AI-controlled fighter jet. 👀

[U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ @HQ_AFMC]

🔊✈️The T-7A Red Hawk was just cleared for production! In defense acquisition, this is called “Milestone C,” which marks the beginning of the production phase. #OneAFMC #EdwardsAFB #readiness

https://t.co/2UJVeqTdI5

[DARPA @DARPA]

We recently flew the XRQ-73 hybrid-electric unmanned aircraft in collaboration with @AFResearchLab and @northropgrumman at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Part of the SHEPARD program, the flight proves the military utility of hybrid-electric propulsion. ✈️⚡️

[Edwards Air Force Base @EdwardsAFB]

NEWS: 593rd TES activates at Edwards to support multi-domain testing; #USSF instruction at the #USAF Test Pilot School.

This represents continued growth as we integrate critical capabilities for the #warfighter.

More- https://t.co/kZaefrw60U

@HQ_AFMC @USSF_STARCOM