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  • Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

    Tyndall Air Force Base hosted Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) Combat Archer 25.09, Sept. 8–19, 2025. The exercise brought together aircraft from multiple bases to conduct live-fire missile testing against full-scale and subscale drones. WSEP validated weapons systems while giving aircrews,

  • Innovative Radio Connects Global Aircraft

    When the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron needed a solution for reliable, long-range communication with its aircraft, Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Simonsen stepped up, pioneering the implementation of a cutting-edge satellite communication (SATCOM) system that has revolutionized the squadron's capabilities.

  • U.S., Norway test maritime strike in High North

    The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities on September 3rd in the Norwegian Sea. In partnership with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s and personnel, the U.S. Air Force’s 53rd Wing integrated a U.S. B-2 Spirit stealth bomber into

  • 59 TES’ MxOT Tests First Live Engine Oil Service on F-22 Raptor

    In a milestone test that could revolutionize maintenance procedures across the U.S. Air Force's fighter fleet, the 59th Test and Evaluation Test Squadron’s Maintenance Operational Test division at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, successfully conducted its first event to service the F-22 Raptor’s F119

  • 53rd Wing Welcomes New Commander

    The 53rd Wing held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, officially welcoming Col. Scott A. Gunn as the new wing commander.

  • NORAD, USNORTHCOM commander visits F-15EX program

    Gen. Gregory Guillot, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, watches a live cockpit demonstration of a long-range kill chain solution led by Maj. Matthew Sowder, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron F-15 weapons officer, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 3,