After WWII, the Navy and Air Force began to compete for primacy in the U.S. space program by conducting their own research projects. Perhaps the USAF thought they were gaining an edge in 1947 when they used cats to test the effects of microgravity on movement. #Caturday | U.S. Naval Institute

Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we're thrilled to take you on an exciting journey as we explore Edwards Air Force Base and the prestigious United States Air Force Test Pilot School. Joining us is the esteemed Commandant of the Test Pilot School, Colonel Sebrina "Poco" Pabon. Colonel Pabon's passion for Science and Math from a young age led her to pursue a career in engineering. Her connection to the Air Force was deeply rooted, with her father serving as an enlisted member. During her high

We provide our cadets opportunities and experiences 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚. Cadets in the AE456 Flight Test Techniques Course recently traveled to Edwards Air Force Base to visit USAF Test Pilot School, where they had the opportunity to do a test flight in a T-38C. | United States Air Force Academy