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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visits 53d Wing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Eshkenazi, F-15EX Test Director for the 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron, performs preflight procedures for the F-15EX with Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025. During his visit, Lohmeier gained valuable insights from the 84th TES and 85th TES to help inform future decisions regarding the platform. The future F-15 fleet will complement 5th generation aircraft, bringing substantial additional capacity for over-sized long-range fires, sensors, and electronic warfare capabilities to defend critical locations in highly contested areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)

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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visits 53d Wing

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sebastian Herrera tactical aircraft maintenance journeyman of the 40th Flight Test Squadron signals to Maj. Aaron Eshkenazi, F-15EX Test Director for the 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron and Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier as they prepare for flight in the F-15EX at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025. The F-15EX features affordability, speed, range, heavy-weapon payload capacity, next generation survivability and networking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)

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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visits 53d Wing

An F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53d Wing, takes flight out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025, with Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, and Maj. Aaron Eshkenazi, F-15EX Test Director for the 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron. The F-15EX features affordability, speed, range, heavy-weapon payload capacity, next generation survivability and networking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)

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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visits 53d Wing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Eshkenazi, F-15EX Test Director for the 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron, performs preflight procedures for the F-15EX with Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025. During his visit, Lohmeier gained valuable insights from the 84th TES and 85th TES to help inform future decisions regarding the platform. The future F-15 fleet will complement 5th generation aircraft, bringing substantial additional capacity for over-sized long-range fires, sensors, and electronic warfare capabilities to defend critical locations in highly contested areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)

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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visits 53d Wing

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier and U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Eshkenazi, are greeted by Senior Airman Sebastian Herrera journeyman (right) and Staff Sgt. Ryan Greenburg (left) tactical aircraft maintenance craftsman of the 40th Flight Test Squadron as they head to the F-15EX to prepare for flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025. The future F-15 fleet will complement 5th generation aircraft, bringing substantial additional capacity for over-sized long-range fires, sensors, and electronic warfare capabilities to defend critical locations in highly contested areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)

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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visits 53d Wing

U.S. Air Force Airman Hunter Goodridge, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, aircrew flight equipment (AFE) apprentice, assists Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier in preparation for his F-15EX Eagle II familiarization flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025. AFE troops manage life-saving gear (helmets, parachutes, masks, survival kits) and ensure its meticulous readiness, directly enabling aircrew survival and mission success by preventing equipment failure, supporting training, and allowing aviators to focus on mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)

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Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visits 53d Wing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan McCabe, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, aircrew flight equipment (AFE) craftsman, assists Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, as he adjusts his helmet in preparation for his F-15EX Eagle II familiarization flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 11, 2025. AFE troops manage life-saving gear (helmets, parachutes, masks, survival kits) and ensure its meticulous readiness, directly enabling aircrew survival and mission success by preventing equipment failure, supporting training, and allowing aviators to focus on mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. M. Ryan Goss)

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RMP 1st Radar Install

The Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is installed on a B-52 Stratofortress as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program. This modernized radar will enhance the bomber’s all-weather navigation and targeting capabilities, extending its operational effectiveness for years to come. (Courtesy photo)

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A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after completing its ferry flight on Dec. 8, 2025, marking a significant step in the ongoing B-52 Radar Modernization Program. This upgrade, including the installation of a new AESA radar, enhances the bomber’s navigation and targeting capabilities, extending its service life through 2050 and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by James West)

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Aircrew from the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., land a B-52 Stratofortress following its ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio facility on Dec. 8, 2025. The aircraft, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed this milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by James West)

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SecAF visits Eglin AFB

A formation of four U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly over the Gulf of America, Nov. 21, 2025. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink flew in the backseat of the lead jet as part of his visit to Eglin AFB. The flight oriented Meink to F-15EX tactics, techniques and procedures being developed and advanced by the 53d Wing to include weapons capacity, next-gen survivability, and next-generation radars, sensors and networking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

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SecAF visits Eglin AFB

A formation of four U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly over the Gulf of America, Nov. 21, 2025. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink flew in the backseat of the lead jet as part of his visit to Eglin AFB. The flight oriented Meink to F-15EX tactics, techniques and procedures being developed and advanced by the 53d Wing to include weapons capacity, next-gen survivability, and next-generation radars, sensors and networking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

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SecAF visits Eglin AFB

A formation of four U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly over the Gulf of America, Nov. 21, 2025. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink flew in the backseat of the lead jet as part of his visit to Eglin AFB. The flight oriented Meink to F-15EX tactics, techniques and procedures being developed and advanced by the 53d Wing to include weapons capacity, next-gen survivability, and next-generation radars, sensors and networking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

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SecAF visits Eglin AFB

A formation of four U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly over the Gulf of America, Nov. 21, 2025. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink flew in the backseat of the lead jet as part of his visit to Eglin AFB. The flight oriented Meink to F-15EX tactics, techniques and procedures being developed and advanced by the 53d Wing to include weapons capacity, next-gen survivability, and next-generation radars, sensors and networking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Korbin Lehman, weapons load crew member, left, Staff Sgt. Cody Rhodes, weapons load crew chief, center, and Senior Airmen Brighton Robinson, weapons load crew member, all assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, secure a missile onto an F-35A Lightning II during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. WSEP conducts live-fire exercises with real air-to-air weapons. The training evaluates how well maintainers and weapons crews can handle live munitions while supporting combat-ready aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Rhodes, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, inspects a missile during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 17, 2025. The exercise is hosted six to eight times a year, bringing together multiple aircraft and crews to test how maintenance crews perform in realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Murdaugh, 83rd Fighter Squadron weapons system program evaluator, observes a QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. WSEP tested unit readiness and gave pilots a rare opportunity to fire live missiles at full-scale drones to enhance training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julia Pitt (left) and Staff Sgt. Leo Bowen (right), 757th Air Maintenance Staff Squadron weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Adriana Shirley (center), 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron weapons system program evaluator, return a missile to a transport cart during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. The training tested Airmen’s proficiency in preparing and loading live munitions under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

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Live-fire training advances air dominance in WSEP 25.09

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ezekial Hernandez, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, inspects a missile during Weapons System Evaluation Program Combat Archer 25.09 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. WSEP provides opportunities for aircrews to be evaluated on live-fire operations to ensure missiles, aircraft, weapons and Airmen are mission-ready in realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

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Innovative Radio Connects Global Aircraft

Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Simonsen, a client systems administrator poses for a photo.(U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Rebecca Abordo)

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