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.
Aug. 30, 2023 F-15EX employs Standoff Precision Guided Munitions, completes Integrated Test and Evaluation Phase 1 The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently validated the F-15EX Eagle II’s employment of the longest Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground standoff munitions in the Department of Defense combat inventory.
Aug. 2, 2023 B-52 Operational Test and Weapons School form “Super Squadron” In an effort to expand operational test and accelerate capability to the warfighter, the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron and 340th Weapons Squadron have come together to form an integrated team focused on testing and developing tactics for un-fielded B-52 Stratofortress systems.
July 28, 2023 53rd Wing Welcomes New Commander The 53rd Wing welcomed Col. Daniel Lehoski while bidding farewell to Col. Matthew Bradley during a change of command ceremony on July 21, 2023. The ceremony was presided over by U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham.
May 24, 2023 53rd Wing B-52 executes long-range mine test, advancing maritime capabilities in a contested environment A B-52H Stratofortress attached to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron validated the ability to deploy inert Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) QuickStrike Extended Range (QS-ER) mines from a standoff distance of more than 40 miles off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii at the Pacific Missile Range
May 13, 2023 53rd Wing tests Angry Kitten Pod on MQ-9 and completes Full Integrated Combat Turn in record time The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron completed the first round of MQ-9A Reaper ground and flight testing with the Angry Kitten ALQ-167 Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Pod at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada Apr. 10-28, 2023.