Air Force Edwards AFB Celebrates 80 Years of Innovation

Source: News (2025-06-18)

The Edwards Air Force Base community marked its 80th anniversary with a series of events highlighting its historic contributions to aviation and aerospace. Over the decades, Edwards has been at the forefront of flight testing, supporting the development of groundbreaking aircraft and technology that have shaped modern aviation and defense capabilities. Throughout the celebration, leaders emphasized the base's enduring legacy of innovation, teamwork, and resilience. The event showcased the base’s pivotal role in advancing national security, fostering scientific research, and training generations of Airmen, reaffirming its status as a vital asset to the United States Air Force.

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