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Air Force Test Center Air Force Test Center Forging Our Nation's Sword and Shield

  • 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
  • Joseph Carrillo, Air Force Test Center contract specialist, poses for an official photo at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Carrillo has worked for the Department of the Air Force for 23 years and hopes that his story will positively impact the lives of military members, civil servants, and beyond. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 1st Lt. Danielle Rose) Keep Moving Forward: A Mental Health Narrative
    Keep Moving Forward: A Mental Health Narrative

    Joseph Carrillo

  • Air Force Test Pilot School briefed the Air Command and Staff College’s Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Leadership seminar on the unique test and evaluation process for autonomous systems, March 31 to April 1 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Air Force Test Pilot School expands collaboration with Air University, reflects broader reach across academia and industry
    Air Force Test Pilot School expands collaboration with Air University, reflects broader reach across academia and industry

    Chase Kohler
  • Carolyn Boron I Thought it was Just Stress – Until I Lost Myself
    I Thought it was Just Stress – Until I Lost Myself

    Carolyn Boron
  • The 412th Security Forces Squadron hosted the annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise (ACTE) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, March 30 - April 4. The intensive event drew personnel from across the enterprise, including key participants from the base’s own 412th Maintenance Logistics Squadron and 412th Maintenance Squadron and additionally members from the 61st SFS from Los Angeles Space Force Base, and the 821st Contingency Response Squadron from Travis AFB. (Air Force video by Blaine Torres)
    Edwards AFB Hosts annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise
    Edwards AFB Hosts annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise
  • A YFQ-44A takes off from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., during a Collaborative Combat Aircraft exercise. The Experimental Operations Unit’s exercise united the test authorities of Air Force Materiel Command and the operational authorities of Air Combat Command to fast-track hands-on experimentation at an early stage of development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ariana Ortega) Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
    Experimental Operations Unit accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft program

    Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
  • I was driving back from a long weekend away from my security forces squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, when it hit me for the first time. Out of nowhere, I felt extremely sick and cold... I pulled over on the side of the road, sitting in my truck, convinced I was having a stroke. The Weight of the Rucksack: Mental Health is the Foundation to Modern Lethality
    The Weight of the Rucksack: Mental Health is the Foundation to Modern Lethality

    Capt. Alexander Johnson

   

Edwards - News

  • A B-21 Raider conducts flight tests, which includes ground testing, taxiing and flying operations, at Edwards Air Force Base, California, where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet. The B-21 will possess the range, access, and payload to penetrate the most highly contested threat environments and hold any target around the globe at risk. The B-21 program is on track to deliver aircraft in the mid-2020s to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, which will be the first B-21 main operating base and location for the B-21 formal training unit. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Operational Pilot Flies B-21 as Top General Pushes Urgency
  • Senior Airman Joshua Parada, 412th Test Wing Command Post, decontaminates himself during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 27. (Air Force photo by Daniel Kelley)

    One central node, all domains – Edwards command post is Air Force’s best
  • Philipp Shull, 412th Civil Engineer Group project manager, inspects contractors filling cracks on Rosamond Boulevard with sand in preparation for a new asphalt layer at Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Laisa Leao)

    412th CEG paves the way for faster, safer and smoother commutes
  • Alan Lederman, right, 412th Test Wing Occupational Safety manager, rides his motorcycle with fellow riders at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Courtesy photo)

    Thrill of the ride, duty of the guide: get certified
  • Col. Chris Carnduff, 412th Mission Support Group commander, surprises Matrina McCullough, a Family Child Care provider, at her home to present her with the 2025 Edwards FCC Provider of the Year award at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 29.

    Matrina’s calling – from wrong turn to triple-award provider

AEDC - NEWS

  • Theodore von Kármán (U.S. Air Force photo)

    AEDC at 75: Von Kármán leads Air Force toward new horizons
  • Lt. Col. Evan Valdez addresses attendees on hand to see him assume the role of Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Support Division chief during a June 5, 2026, Change of Leadership ceremony at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Valdez’s previous assignment was as a student at the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Before Air War College, Valdez served as deputy commander for the 35th Mission Support Group at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Diamond Brown)

    Lt. Col. Valdez takes role of AEDC Test Support Division chief
  • Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, is hosting a free public open house event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of AEDC June 27, 2026. Gates will open at 8 a.m., and the event will begin at 9 a.m. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)

    Arnold AFB gears up for 75th anniversary open house
  • Members of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex team have been recognized as Air Force Test Center-level winners of the Air Force Materiel Command Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards for 2025. These winners will now complete for the AFMC-level Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)

    AEDC team members recognized as AFTC-level winners of AFMC Science, Engineering and Technical Management awards
  • Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System officials and Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership cut the ribbon May 29, 2026, to celebrate the expansion of the Tullahoma VA Clinic at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. Prior to the expansion, the clinic served approximately 1,200 veterans. With the expansion, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System officials anticipate the clinic can serve an additional 1,800 eligible patients, including active duty Airmen. Pictured from left are Dr. Anthony Stazzone, VA MidSouth Health Care Network Interim Veteran Integrated Service Network 9 Director; Elizabeth Robinson, Chief Nurse of Primary Care; Dr. Nicole Salloum, Associate Chief of Staff of Primary Care; Dr. Tija McDaniels; Primary Care Physician; Col. Grant Mizell, AEDC Commander; Col. Eric Withrow, AEDC Test Support Division Chief; Dr. Bridget Brozyna, Interim Deputy Executive Director of VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System; Chief Master Sgt. Evan McCoy, AEDC Senior Enlisted Leader; and Raina Rochon, Deputy Assistant Director of Patient Care Services. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Diamond Brown)

    AEDC, VA cut ribbon on clinic expansion

Eglin - news

  • Senior Airman Travis Huffman, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, observes his team maneuver during the 96th Test Wing-hosted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfighter event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6, 2026. The two-week exercise focused on current challenges and mission-relevant training for the explosive ordnance disposal career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

    Eglin EOD exercise highlighted again in AF Week in Photos
  • CMSAF

    CMSAF highlights priorities, hears from Airmen at Eglin all-call
  • 96th Test Wing crest graphic

    Trespass violations on SRI bring consequences
  • Defender Challenge 2026

    Defenders challenged
  • Police Week

    Eglin Defenders celebrate Police Week

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