If you have specific questions or information about content, the website, and applications, please contact us. "This is their career fair," Jessica Peterson, Technical Director, 412th Operations Group explained. It is one of the 29 original National Guard Observation Squadrons of the United States Army National Guard formed before World War II. The mission of the groups flight test squadrons encompassed almost every aircraft in the Air Force inventory and consisted of air vehicle development, testing, and evaluation of both manned and unmanned aerospace vehicles for US and foreign governments. Erickson passed away, Sept. 10, during a training exercise. Jessica Peterson, 412th Operations Group technical director, Lt. Col. Luis Garces, 412th OG Standardization and Evaluation chief, Capt. Erickson served with the 412th Operations Support Squadron as the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Parachutist Program Operations. The 412th Communications Squadron operates and defends Edwards cyberspace domain and is responsible for full-spectrum capabilities to enable weapons system testing, evaluation and development in order to deliver war-winning capability to our nations combat air forces. 412th Mission Support Group - Edwards Air Force Base The mission of the groups flight test squadrons encompassed almost every aircraft in the Air Force inventory and consisted of air vehicle development, testing, and evaluation of both manned and unmanned aerospace vehicles for US and foreign governments. Established as 412 Operations Group on 1 Aug 1993. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) enterprise, one of six subordinate commands of the Air . The groups 412th Force Support Squadron enables the human warfighter, providing exceptional personnel and manpower administration, as well as morale, welfare and recreation support programs and services for the entire Edwards community. Inducted strength of these units totaled 2,742 officers and men. The hospital components were transported commercially to Antakya, Trkiye to give aid to those in need following the earthquakes that struck Trkiye on Feb. 6. Adam Erickson's Meritorious Service Medal to his mother, Karen, during a memorial service in honor of Erickson at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 20. "My dad encouraged me to go there because of his experiences traveling the world and I always thought I wanted to do that and explore the world as well.". Using a virtual reality system, students could also execute traditional flight test maneuvers and control room operations. The two prototype fighters were the first airplanes to blend stealth technology with agility and high-speed, supersonic cruise capability. The YF-17 was the basis for the highly successful United States Navy F/A-18 Hornet. "We are so excited to meet some local kids and tell them about the opportunities at Edwards that are right here in their backyard," Peterson said. The 412th OG is the Air Force's largest flight test operations group. The 171st Airlift Squadron of the 127th Wing is the last Air National Guard unit to perform missions from Howard Air Force Base in Panama and members of the 1775th and 46th Military Police Companies provided law enforcement services and security as Fort Clayton, Panama was closed down.