Aug. 16, 2024 53rd Wing conducts first ever Virtual Black Flag Operational test exercise utilizing simulators, delivering proven combat capabilities faster to combatant commanders.
May 28, 2024 Black Flag 24-1 concentrates on Joint Test Integration, setting the stage for Virtual Black Flag The 53rd Wing partnered with the U.S. Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9) to conduct Exercise Black Flag 24-1, in April 2024.
May 23, 2024 101 Critical Days of Summer 2024 Col. Joseph Augustine, Air Combat Command Director of Safety, announces his safety priorities for 2024's 101 Critical Days of Summer.
May 21, 2024 ACC leaders visit command’s only operational test and evaluation wing Air Combat Command leaders witnessed how the 53rd Wing is delivering tactical advantage to the warfighter in an era of strategic competition during a recent visit to Eglin Air Force Base.
April 17, 2024 Political activity Do's and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees
Feb. 27, 2024 Flight Test Engineer designs innovative exterior camera system Inspired by the need to create a cost efficient, rapidly manufacturable in-flight camera pod, First Lt. Jacob Geil, a flight test engineer assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, designed the Operational Test and Training Exterior Recording Camera (OTTER Cam) for use on the A-10C
Jan. 11, 2024 CSAF presents Mackay Trophy to 53rd Wing pilot for most meritorious flight of 2022 Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin presented Maj. Stephen Keck, 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron F-15E pilot, the 2022 Mackay Trophy on Jan. 11, 2024, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Dec. 21, 2023 Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4 touched down at Eglin Dec. 20, 2023 just minutes from each other.