412th Test Wing command team address Airmen at Commanders Call

412th Test Wing commander Thomas Tauer and Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Skarloken, 412th Test Wing command chief master sergeant, address members of Team Edwards during a Commander's Call on Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 22, 2026. Tauer and Skarloken discussed the B-52 crash that occurred on base June 15 that claimed the lives of all eight crew members. (Air Force video by Ariana Ortega)

Edwards AFB to host memorial service to honor lives, service, sacrifice of teammates

Published June 25, 2026
By 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
412th Test Wing

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --

A memorial service to honor and remember the lives of those lost in the June 15 B-52 crash will be held at Edwards AFB June 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Hangar 1623.

The ceremony will bring together family members, friends, fellow service members and all with base access in remembrance of the crew. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Attire is business casual for civilians and uniform of the day for military members.

A link to the live video stream of the service will be distributed Monday.

Base to host memorial service to honor lives, service, sacrifice of teammates

412th Test Wing command team address Airmen at Commanders Call