May 24, 2023 53rd Wing B-52 executes long-range mine test, advancing maritime capabilities in a contested environment A B-52H Stratofortress attached to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron validated the ability to deploy inert Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) QuickStrike Extended Range (QS-ER) mines from a standoff distance of more than 40 miles off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii at the Pacific Missile Range
March 15, 2022 53rd Wing’s 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron receives Air Force accolades for innovative warfighter solutions The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron based out of Barksdale Air Force Base received numerous awards over the past year to include the 2021 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, presented to units for exceptional meritorious service and outstanding achievement. Much of the squadron’s success is
May 6, 2021 B-52 Hypersonic Kill Chain Employment Success A B-52 Stratofortress from the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, conducted a successful simulated hypersonic kill chain employment from sensor to shooter and back during Northern Edge 21, May 5, 2021.
March 31, 2021 49th TES conducts ALCM Functional Ground Test launches The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron conducted four functional ground tests of the Air Launched Cruise Missile at McKinley Climatic Lab, Eglin AFB, Fla., during the month of March.
Aug. 6, 2019 B-1B and B-52 visit the 53d Wing at Eglin AFB While conducting operational test sorties in the area members of the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron from Dyess AFB and the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron from Barksdale AFB displayed a B-1B Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress at Eglin Air Force Base on July 30, 2019.