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by Alisha Semchuk Teichert, who left his post as commander for the Aerospace Testing Universe.”
staff writer deployment to Iraq, led a tour of the base on The 412th Test Wing, headquartered at Ed-
Jan. 15, where he discussed the next step in the wards, plans, conducts, analyzes and reports on Where you can get
Innovation plays a significant role at Edwards Innovation Campaign. He began the tour at the all flight and ground testing of aircraft, weapons Aerotech News and Review
Air Force Base when engineering teams, design Test Wing headquarters building, showing his systems and software performed at the Base. For information on Aerotech
teams and test teams work on technological ad- “Manifesto for Innovation” video and introduc- “A significant portion of the general popu- distribution, call (661) 945-5634
vances intended to ensure the nation’s safety. ing the Culture Wall, which displays thought- lation doesn’t understand Aerial Refueling, or or e-mail delivery@aerotechnews.com.
“Innovation is part of our identity as a Base,” provoking illustrations containing messages to even know that it exists,” said Maj. Jacob Lam-
said Giancarlo Casem, a spokesman at Edwards inspire airmen and civilians at Edwards – say- bach of the 418th Flight Test Squadron. “Dem-
Public Affairs office. ings like “Don’t hide behind rules and regula- onstrating a refueling formation, even if the
In 2019 an Innovation Campaign kicked off aircraft aren’t actually touching, will hopefully
at Edwards and it has been updated this year tions” or “No is not an option.” help all the spectators, both at the stadium and Aerotech News and Review is published
“For the last 116 days we’ve gone through our
with an Innovation Wall on base as a source of innovative blitz,” Teichert said. “That was a pe- the National TV audience, understand a capabil- every other Friday, serving the
inspiration for creative ideas that improve daily ity of the U.S. Air Force that greatly increases aerospace and defense industry of
operations. riod to develop a culture to help us till and fertil- our combat effectiveness and lethality.” Southern California, Nevada and
Areas of concentration include the following: ize the ground of innovation and now we’re tak-
ing the next step, which is activating to get ideas Lambach was one of the KC-135 pilots during Arizona. News and ad copy deadline
is noon on the Tuesday prior to
• Leadership, seeking ways to best develop going and energize our force so any airman, at the flyover. publication. The publisher assumes
Maj. Stephen Jude of the 416th Flight Test
people for the future; any time, can feel comfortable raising their hand Squadron commanded an F-16 craft over the no responsibility for error in ads other
• Culture, what can be done to move from an with ideas of ways to do things better.”
atmosphere of risk aversion to an environment stadium that day. than space used. Your comments are
welcomed and encouraged. Write to
Jude said, “This flyover was only made pos-
that embraces urgency and innovation; Flyover demonstrates aerial refueling sible by the hard work and dedication of thou- the address below.
• Infrastructure, how to improve the facilities formation
that best supports mission needs; Given the emphasis toward forward thinking sands of aviation professionals.” The flyover
• Communication, looks at ways to better that exists at Edwards, for the first time in the was dedicated to them, he added.
deliver information internally at the Base and base’s history a small group of aircraft com- • Publisher .........................Paul Kinison
externally to the public; prised of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 418th B-21 Raider, T-7A Red Hawk tests to • Business Manager.............Lisa Kinison
• Agility Transformation, methods that im- Flight Test Squadron, accompanied by three begin in 2020 • Editor ..............................Stuart Ibberson
prove and streamline processes which meet the F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 416th Flight Testing of the B-21 Raider bomber and the • National Advertising
Manager ..........................Paul Kinison
needs of a National Defense Strategy. Test Squadron, orchestrated a flyover at Levi’s T-7A Red Hawk, a trainer aircraft, has been
Stadium in San Francisco on Jan. 19 for the Na- scheduled for 2020.
The concept offers airmen and civilians at tional Football Conference Championship game In a manner that reflects the “what’s-old-is-
the Base an opportunity for input so they can between the 49ers and Green Bay Packers. new” philosophy, decision-makers reactivated Aerotech News and Review
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With that focus in mind, Brig. General E. American military members and their families,” preparation of the planning, testing, analyz- e-mail: editor@aerotechnews.com
John “Dragon” Teichert, former commander of said Teichert as he prepared for deployment to ing and reporting on all facets of the flight and Visit our web site at www.aerotechnews.com
the 412th Test Wing, encouraged the workforce Iraq. “By participating (that) Sunday, Team Ed- ground testing for the B-21 Raider, a highly sur-
at Edwards to get involved, step up and submit wards (was) proud to demonstrate, in yet an- vivable, next generation bomber with the ability
their ideas through a “Feed the Dragon” effort. other way, what it means to be The Center of See EDWARDS, Page 3

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