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49 TES, SBIR contractors connect B-52 to Iridium Satellite constellation

Maj Kevan Remick and Capt Brent Drabek, from the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, test the capabilities of an Iriduim Certus Terminal designed by Outerlink Global Solutions, a subsidiary of Metro Aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Lindsey Heflin)

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210503-F-RQ072-1204

An MQ-9 Reaper, assigned to the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron, lands at Eielson Air Force Base, in support of Northern Edge 2021, May 3, 2021. Northern Edge 21 (NE21) is a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) sponsored, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) led, U.S. only joint field training exercise (FTX), focused on Joint Task Force (JTF) tactical and operational level requirements and transformation initiatives. NE21 provides the opportunity to train tier three and four tactical units, portions of the JTF, staff and maritime and air operation centers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Operational Test at Northern Edge

An F-35 from the 53rd Wing taxis at Northern Edge 21. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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Operational Test at Northern Edge

F-15s from the 53rd Wing and 96th Test Wing sit on the ramp at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during Northern Edge 21. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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Operational Test at Northern Edge

Maj. Aaron Osborne, F-15C pilot, 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron prepares to fly an operational test sortie at Northern Edge 21 carrying an Infrared Search and Track pod, known as the Legion Pod. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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Project Strike Rodeo: F-15E loaded with five JASSMs

An F-15E Strike Eagle is loaded with five JASSMs at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 11, 2021 as part of Project Strike Rodeo. Led by the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Project Strike Rodeo is a munitions proof-of-concept that lays the foundation for follow-on flight testing that would more than double the F-15E’s current JASSM-carrying capacity.

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Project Strike Rodeo: F-15E loaded with five JASSMs

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Project Strike Rodeo: F-15E loaded with five JASSMs

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Project Strike Rodeo: F-15E loaded with five JASSMs

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Project Strike Rodeo: F-15E loaded with five JASSMs

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F-15EX takes to the Alaska skies for deep end test

An F-15EX takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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F-15EX takes to the Alaska skies for deep end test

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F-15EX takes to the Alaska skies for deep end test

F-15EXes sit on the ramp prior to flight at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in support of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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F-15EX takes flight

An F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53rd Wing, takes flight for the first time out of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26, 2021, prior to departure for Northern Edge 2021. The F-15EX brings next-generation combat technology to a highly successful fighter airframe that is capable of projecting power across multiple domains for the Joint Force. (U.S Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)