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Do you sell T-shirts, jackets, patches, etc.?

The Air Force Test Center Museum offers a good selection of souvenirs. For more information, contact the AFFTC Museum at (661) 277-8050.

What is a sonic boom, and how do I file a complaint about it?

A sonic boom is a loud noise resembling thunder that is caused by an aircraft moving faster than any vibrations it creates in the air. Air reacts like a fluid to supersonic objects. Instead of vibrating molecules, as in the case of thunder, the aircraft actually displaces air, pushing it aside with great force. This forms a pressure, or shockwave, much as a boat or ship pushes up a low wave of water. The bigger and/or heavier the aircraft, the more air it displaces.

To file a complaint about sonic booms, contact the Public Affairs office at (661) 277-3510.

Where can I find job opportunities at Edwards Air Force Base?

Edwards' job opportunities can be found here and here.

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