Oct. 27, 2022 Joint Black Flag introduces new ACE Maintenance Operational Test component and advances C2 and EPAWSS tactics development The 53rd Wing partnered with the 57th Maintenance Group, U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Nevada Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force Reserves, and others to conduct Exercise Black Flag 22-2, in September 2022.
Oct. 7, 2022 Accelerate Test or Lose General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), penned a short paper titled “Accelerate Change or Lose,” and challenged the Air Force to “accelerate change to control and exploit the air domain.” He stated: “the Air Force must work differently with other Department of Defense
Sept. 29, 2022 Portable Aircraft Control Station paves way for MQ-9 Agile Combat Employment The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron, in partnership with the 432d Wing, conducted the first launch of an MQ-9 Reaper using the Portable Aircraft Control Station, or PACS, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 12-13, 2022.
Sept. 26, 2022 Operational Test Airman builds Radar Range, sets the standard for AF innovation In Air Force Doctrine Publication 1, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., wrote that “Victory goes to the rapid integrator of ideas.” These ideas derive from our Airmen, whose innovation and courageous problem-solving skills solve the complex challenges that come with a
Aug. 31, 2022 Air Force executes first in-flight Next Generation Aircrew Protection test in F-15E Strike Eagle The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing and the 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron executed an in-flight vapor purge test in a F-15E Strike Eagle, Aug. 16-19, 2022.
Aug. 15, 2022 Continuing the Legacy: 28th TES names test facility after beloved Air Force member In early June the 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron held a ceremony to dedicate the Dynamic Entry and Exit Test Module (DEETM) test facility in honor of Scott A. Matheson, an invaluable member of their team.
Aug. 2, 2022 MQ-9 showcases capabilities to Joint Force during first-time Valiant Shield participation The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently validated the MQ-9 Reaper’s agility and proved mission relevance to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Joint Force through their participation in the Valiant Shield exercise.
Aug. 1, 2022 59 TES Pilot reaches 4000-hour milestone in the F-16 Lt. Col. Kevin “Mongo” Jens, 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron F-16 Test Director, achieved 4,000 hours in the F-16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 8, 2022. Jens’ military flight time totals close to 5,000 hours, which includes active duty combat time in the A-10 prior to his transition to
July 27, 2022 B-52 OT, WPS, and Ops squadrons collaborate during Test and Weapons School Roadshow at Minot AFB The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently integrated with the 340th Weapons Squadron, 69th Bomb Squadron, and 23rd Bomb Squadron during the B-52 Test and Weapons School Roadshow at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 5-8, 2022.
July 18, 2022 53rd Wing completes first live-fire test event for AIM-120D3 F3R program The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron executed the first-ever guided launch of the AIM-120D3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Form, Fit, Function, Refresh (F3R) from an F-15E Strike Eagle, successfully engaging a QF-16 full-scale aerial target, June 30,