Giancarlo Casem
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, his wife Dede Richardson, and AFMC Command Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch visited Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 26. The AFMC command team received an orientation, met with Airmen and learned about the base’s unique capabilities, key initiatives and missions that tie in with the AFMC Strategic Plan.
Dede Richardson, the wife of Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, receives a presentation from Senior Master Sgt. Tanya Sipos, senior enlisted leader, 412th Forces Support Squadron, during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base California, March 26. Sipos explained the unique challenges that Edwards Airmen and their families overcome to complete the 412th Test Wing’s mission. (Air Force photo by Blaine Torres) 
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, receives a plane-side brief about the X-62 VISTA (Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft) during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base California, March 26. Richardson learned about the key role the VISTA has played in the advancement of autonomous aircraft systems. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez) 
Senior Airman Boomer Hearn, 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron, shares a laugh with Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base California, March 26. Richardson personally recognized Hearn and other top performers from across Edwards. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez) 
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and his wife Dede Richardson, learn about the history of the Air Force Test Pilot School from Col. James Valpiani, USAFTPS commandant, during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base California, March 26. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez) 
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, receives a plane-side brief about the T-7A, during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 26. Richardson, accompanied by his wife Dede Richardson, and AFMC Command Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, visited Edwards to receive an orientation, meet with Airmen and learn about the base’s unique capabilities, key initiatives and missions that tie in with the AFMC Strategic Plan. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez) 
Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, meets Lt. Col. Jonathan Aronoff, director T-7 Integrated Test Force, 416th Flight Test Squadron, during a visit to Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 26. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)