Sept. 5, 2024 F-15 human performance tested during Bamboo Eagle The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, and Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing collected human performance data on F-15EX/E aircrew during Bamboo Eagle 24-3, from August 5-8.
Aug. 16, 2024 53rd Wing conducts first ever Virtual Black Flag Operational test exercise utilizing simulators, delivering proven combat capabilities faster to combatant commanders.
May 28, 2024 Black Flag 24-1 concentrates on Joint Test Integration, setting the stage for Virtual Black Flag The 53rd Wing partnered with the U.S. Navy’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9) to conduct Exercise Black Flag 24-1, in April 2024.
Dec. 21, 2023 Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4 touched down at Eglin Dec. 20, 2023 just minutes from each other.
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