Feb. 16, 2023 29th Training Systems Squadron redesignated as 29th Test and Evaluation Squadron In order to better reflect its alignment with the 753rd Test and Evaluation Group within the 53rd Wing, the 29th Training Systems Squadron has been redesignated to the 29th Test and Evaluation Squadron, as of Feb. 16, 2023.
Jan. 4, 2023 F-15EX proves out full air-to-air capability Flying locally over the Gulf of Mexico, two F-15EX Eagle II aircraft take a major step in launching missiles from their new weapon stations. This operational flight over the Eglin Test and Training Complex demonstrated the Eagle II aircraft’s capability of carrying of 12 missiles.
Nov. 18, 2022 QRIP-equipped CAF F-35s set the stage for future Crowd-Sourced Flight Data platform integration In March 2022, the first set of U.S. Air Force operational aircraft were equipped with the Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package (QRIP), enabling the first Combat Air Forces (CAF) contribution to Crowd-Sourced Flight Data (CSFD).
Sept. 23, 2022 T-38s, F-35s sync for pilot training The 2d Fighter Training Squadron and the 61st Fighter Squadron, stationed at Luke AFB, Arizona, traveled to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to conduct the capstone for student pilots in the F-35A Lightning II basic course, Sept. 12-23, 2022.
Sept. 23, 2022 Thinking Large about Hispanic Heritage Month During Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Harvey Large, 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron legacy lab section chief, reflects on his Hispanic background.