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  • A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2026. F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower
    F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower

    By Samuel King Jr.
  • A total of 30 Airmen and Guardians became the newest test leaders for the Department of the Air Force, in addition to two foreign exchange students representing the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force and Greece’s Hellenic Air Force. USAF Test Pilot School class 25B marks newest group of test leaders
    USAF Test Pilot School class 25B marks newest group of test leaders

    Chase Kohler
  • Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro, Air Force Test Center commander, salutes Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, during the Air Force Test Center change of command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 30, 2026. Massaro now directs a $35 billion enterprise of more than 18,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel across Edwards AFB, Eglin AFB and Arnold Engineering Development Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys) Massaro takes command of AFTC
    Massaro takes command of AFTC

    Dr. Tiffany Holloway and Capt. Danielle Rose
  • Airmen of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard, on behalf of “Torch 11” family members, prepare to attach wreaths to easels holding the images of the fallen B-52 aircrew. More than 1,000 people, including Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe, gathered in an Edwards aircraft hanger June 29 to celebrate the lives of Col. Gregory “Evil” Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel “Journee” Estrella, retired Lt. Col. Miles “Vicky” Middleton, Maj. Alexander “SMO” Davis, Maj. Robert “Bolton” Dee, Maj. Brad “Slate” Hovey, Jeromy “Bobby” Smith and Christopher “Hustler” Rischar. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Gordon). Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB
    Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB

    Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys
  • Today, AFTC is working to influence capability development earlier by integrating test expertise across acquisition, experimentation and operations. AFTC reshapes developmental test for faster capability delivery
    AFTC reshapes developmental test for faster capability delivery

    Master Sgt. Tabatha Arellano

   

Edwards - News

  • Maj. Kevin Ueunten, T-7A test director, AFOTEC Det 5, climbs into the cockpit of a T-7A Red Hawk at Edwards Air Force Base, CA on June 25, 2026. This marked the first joint test sortie with both developmental and operational test aircrew. The milestone positions the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force at Edwards to begin combined developmental and operational test flights, ultimately accelerating capability for the warfighter. (Air Force photo by Christian Raterman)

    Early OT flying brings T-7A closer to operational use
  • Fort Meade

    Air Force conducts live-fire test for Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
  • USAF Test Pilot School Class 25B students pose for a portrait following their graduation at Edwards Air Force Base, June 5. The graduating class includes USAF Airmen, USSF Guardians and exchange students representing the Royal Air Force and Hellenic Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)

    USAF Test Pilot School class 25B marks newest group of test leaders

  • Airmen of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard, on behalf of “Torch 11” family members, prepare to attach wreaths to easels holding the images of the fallen B-52 aircrew. More than 1,000 people, including Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe, gathered in an Edwards aircraft hanger June 29 to celebrate the lives of Col. Gregory “Evil” Watson, Lt. Col. Gabriel “Journee” Estrella, retired Lt. Col. Miles “Vicky” Middleton, Maj. Alexander “SMO” Davis, Maj. Robert “Bolton” Dee, Maj. Brad “Slate” Hovey, Jeromy “Bobby” Smith and Christopher “Hustler” Rischar. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Gordon).

    Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB
  • Attendees from the NATO Science and Technology Organization Research Task Group pose for a photo in Prague. (Courtesy photo)

    TPS, NATO partner to guide human-drone swarm interaction

AEDC - NEWS

  • The team of Arnold Engineering Development Complex professionals who recently traveled to Turgi, Switzerland, pose for a photo. During their visit, the team completed factory acceptance testing and training for the Engine Test Facility Plant Variable Frequency Starter System. Pictured left to right, are Rocco Simeri, Kenneth Taylor, Albert Velazquez, Travis Smith, ABB lead trainer Razvan Coman, John Bearden, James Rogers, and Zachary Grosch. (Courtesy photo)

    AEDC Team Complete Factory Testing and Training in Switzerland
  • Senior Airman Christopher Bradbury, standing left, and 1st Lt. Thomas Baldwin, standing right, display the lid of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Former AEDC commander pictured seated, from left, are retired Air Force Col. Larry Graviss, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Mike Wiedemer, retired Maj. Gen. Michael Brewer, retired Col. Raymond Toth and Maj. Gen. Scott Cain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

    AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house
  • The American flag flies atop the pole in front of the Administration and Engineering Building at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The AEDC Safety team is encouraging team members to familiarize themselves with proper procedures when the music is played across the installation daily at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

    Music procedures on Air Force installations
  • Air Force Test Center Commander and former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, standing left, and outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell, right, unveil a plaque commemorating the rededication of the Complex during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. AEDC was originally dedicated by then-President Harry S. Truman on June 25, 1951, in honor of the late Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

    Complex, Air Force leadership rededicate AEDC
  • Air Force Test Center Commander Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, left, outgoing Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell, center, and incoming AEDC Commander Col. Wayne Dirkes salute while the national anthem is performed prior to the AEDC Change of Command ceremony that took place June 27, 2026, as part of the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell relinquished command of the Complex to incoming Commander Col. Wayne Dirkes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

    AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

Eglin - news

  • Future Flights

    Futures Flight builds own autonomous aerial system
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    VENOM program progresses to piloted flights, autonomy tests
  • two military members look at an aircraft's front wheel hatch doors at the same time

    F-15E to EX: the 909th ARS refuels the future

  • Keeping Falcons fighting

    Test Wing maintainers keep Falcons fighting
  • A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, June 29, 2026.

    F-15EX returns to Pacific

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