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Calhoun’s Approach to Leadership Accelerates AFTC’s Strategi

Col. Paul Calhoun, Air Force Test Center, deputy commander, stands outside of the AFTC headquarters at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025. Calhoun’s leadership philosophy emphasized connection, collaboration, communication and problem-solving, aligning with the AFTC’s Strategic Thrust number three to strengthen partnerships and processes with the Integrated Capabilities Command and Integrated Development Office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tabatha Arellano)

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Edwards Operations Group forges flight test through unrivaled training and mentorship

Edwards stands as the premier location for airpower innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional development and mentorship within the realm of flight test.

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Strike Eagle

A 96th Test Wing F-15E Strike Eagle lifts off for a test mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 96 TW and the 53rd Wing teamed up to test AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets on the F-15E in May in an effort to get the capability to the warfighter as quickly as possible. (Courtesy photo)

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Strike Eagle

An F-15E Strike Eagle loaded up with AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets waits for its next mission in the area of responsibility. (Courtesy photo)

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Strike Eagle

A 96th Test Wing F-15E Strike Eagle flies during a test mission May 22, 2024 over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 96 TW and the 53rd Wing teamed up to test AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets on the F-15E in May in an effort to get the capability to the warfighter as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

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Strike Eagle

A 96th Test Wing F-15E Strike Eagle flies during a test mission May 22, 2024 over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 96 TW and the 53rd Wing teamed up to test AGR-20F Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II laser-guided rockets on the F-15E in May in an effort to get the capability to the warfighter as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft lands after a test flight at a California test location. The program is structured to develop modular, uncrewed aircraft designed to operate alongside fifth and sixth-generation aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft lands after a test flight at a California test location. The program is structured to develop modular, uncrewed aircraft designed to operate alongside fifth and sixth-generation aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. The aircraft was developed in partnership with General Atomics as part of the Air Force’s effort to accelerate delivery of affordable, semi-autonomous aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. The aircraft was developed in partnership with General Atomics as part of the Air Force’s effort to accelerate delivery of affordable, semi-autonomous aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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Autonomy Proving Ground

The Osprey MK-III waits to take off Aug. 15, 2025 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The unmanned aerial system made its first flight test with a third-party developer’s alternative navigation software connected. The testing examines the feasibility of providing an aircraft or weapon with its own internal GPS estimation tools instead of using external sources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Autonomy Proving Ground

The Osprey MK-III waits to take off Aug. 15, 2025 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The unmanned aerial system made its first flight test with a third-party developer’s alternative navigation software connected. The testing examines the feasibility of providing an aircraft or weapon with its own internal GPS estimation tools instead of using external sources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Autonomy Proving Ground

John Stott, 413th Flight Test Squadron, secures an Osprey MK-III’s wing Aug. 15, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The unmanned aerial system made its first flight test with a third-party developer’s alternative navigation software connected. The testing examines the feasibility of providing an aircraft or weapon with its own internal GPS estimation tools instead of using external sources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Autonomy Proving Ground

Tarek Thomas, Unmanned Aerial Research and John Stott, 413th Flight Test Squadron, slide the wings onto an Osprey MK-III Aug. 15, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The unmanned aerial system made its first flight test with a third-party developer’s alternative navigation software connected. The testing examines the feasibility of providing an aircraft or weapon with its own internal GPS estimation tools instead of using external sources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Bamboo Eagle

F-16 Fighting Falcons including one from the 96th Test Wing, fly together during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3, off the coast of California, Aug. 7, 2025. Bamboo Eagle 25-3 evolves previous BE iterations and provides an advanced and realistic training environment that prepares U.S. Air Forces as part of the joint force for the evolving demands of modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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Falcons sharpen talons

An 96th Test Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Bamboo Eagle, July 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot)

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Falcons sharpen talons

An 96th Test Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Bamboo Eagle, July 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot)

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PAUL CALHOUN

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Monster spotted on Edwards Air Force Base

Members of the Edwards Air Force Base family gathered to take part in an age-old military ceremony July 29 as Col. Thomas Tauer assumed command of Edwards and the 412th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert. Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, Commander of the Air Force Test Center presided over the change of command ceremony, while hundreds of elected officials, family members, base employees and military members looked on. Just before passing the wing flag from Wickert to Tauer, Cain highlighted the 412th Test Wing's recent accomplishments under Wickert’s leadership, especially in a world facing increasingly complex and diverse threats.

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C-130 Finlets

A MC-130J takes off for its first flight with new aerodynamic Finlets attached to the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 16, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

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