HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (July 31, 2017) Flight
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (July 31, 2017) Flight test pilot Stu Rogerson descibes emergency shutdown procedures for the Textron Scorpion experimental aircraft to fire response personnel at Holloman AFB. The... More
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached to 514th Flight Test Squadron, inspects the rudder while performing a pre-flight functional flight check on a U.S. Navy C-130 Hercules April 11, 2019 at Hil... More
Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Ronald Bacon, 339th Flight
Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Ronald Bacon, 339th Flight Test Squadron C-130 flight engineer, conducts pre-flight checks to a C-130 April 2, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Reserve Citizen Airmen of th... More
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system intercepts a threat-representative intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) target during Flight Test THAAD (FTT)-18 on July 11, 2017.
Most fearsome weapon evolves
An MC-130J prototype arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to receive modifications to become Air Force Special Operations Command's next generation gunship, the AC-130J Ghostrider, Jan. 3, 2013. The prototyp... More
The Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Pacific Command, and
The Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Pacific Command, and U.S. Navy sailors aboard USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) successfully conducted a flight test involving the launch of a medium-range ballistic missile target f... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Air Force 30th Space Wing, the Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense and U.S. Northern Command, today successfully inter... More
Daniel Roth, 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft
Daniel Roth, 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, marshal’s an F-15 March 26, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Active-duty and Reserve units at Robins have continued flight operations ... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 4, 2017) The Textron
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 4, 2017) The Textron Scorpion experimental aircraft is prepared for takeoff at Holloman AFB. Scorpion is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Attack Experiment (OA-X), a... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon pilot from Eglin AFB, Fla.,
An F-16D Fighting Falcon pilot from Eglin AFB, Fla., shows pride in his alma mater by displaying the Miami Hurricanes flag before a flyover in Orlando, Fla., Aug 24, 2019. Four fighter aircraft from the 96th Te... More
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched from Meck Island on its way to intercept of a ballistic missile target during MDA's historic flight test on Oct. 24, 2012. (Photo by Andrew Hall)
A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call from the 55th
A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call from the 55th Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 2020. ... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 4, 2017) The Textron
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 4, 2017) The Textron Scorpion experimental aircraft conducts handling and flying quality maneuvers above White Sands Missile Range. Scorpion is participating in the U.S. Air ... More
AFRL XQ-58A Valkyrie expands flight envelope in fourth test
The Air Force Research Laboratory and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., completed the successful fourth flight of the XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a long-range, high subsonic unmanned air vehicle, at ... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (July 31, 2017) A Textron
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (July 31, 2017) A Textron Scorpion experimental aircraft sits at Holloman AFB. The Scorpion is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Attack Experiment (OA-X), a series of trial... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flown by Maj. Jacob Schonig
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flown by Maj. Jacob Schonig from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, conducts a captive-carry flight test with a Gray Wolf cruise missile prototype over... More
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Matthew Griffin, 339th Flight
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Matthew Griffin, 339th Flight Test Squadron F-15 pilot and director of operations, conducts and oxygen mask test during aircraft launch preparation March 26, 2020, at Robins Air Force... More
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. James Magrath, 339th Flight
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. James Magrath, 339th Flight Test Squadron C-130 test pilot, prepares for a C-130 functional check flight April 2, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Reserve Citizen Airmen of th... More
On Dec. 21, 2020, The AFRL LASH Lysander XCub stopped
On Dec. 21, 2020, The AFRL LASH Lysander XCub stopped at the Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport in Greene County, Ohio, on its journey to the AFRL 711th Human Performance Wing’s contracted research flight test o... More
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Daniel Windham, 339th Flight
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Daniel Windham, 339th Flight Test Squadron C-130 flight commander, performs pre-flight checks on a C-130 April 2, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Reserve Citizen Airmen of th... More
Members of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response
Members of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 test team make final preparations prior to a captive-carry test flight of the prototype hypersonic weapon at Edwards... More
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a qualitative evaluation flight on a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 8. USAF TPS teaches pilots, navigators and engineers how to ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 2020. Mor... More
Col. Ryan Blake, the former Test Pilot School Commandant,
Col. Ryan Blake, the former Test Pilot School Commandant, provides his farewell remarks during a Change of Command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 10. (Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)
About 8,000 members of Team Edwards and their guests
About 8,000 members of Team Edwards and their guests were treated to a display of planes from all ages, music and demonstrations from units around base. The first day of the celebration ended with Edwards AFB’s... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 202... More
F-35C Conducts 1st Operational Test of Live-fire AIM-120 Missile
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2019) U.S. Navy Lt. Daniel "Crib" Armenteros, piloting an F-35C Lightning II assigned to Naval Air Station China Lake's Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9), con... More
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached to 514th Flight Test Squadron, inspects the propellers while performing a pre-flight functional flight check on a U.S. Navy C-130 Hercules April 11, 2019 at... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies a training mission off the Emerald Coast of FLa. April 3 2019. The 40FLTS mission is to execute exceptional fighter developmental test an... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 2020. Mor... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies a training mission off the Emerald Coast of FLa. June 4, 2019. The 40FLTS mission is to execute exceptional fighter developmental test an... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) A Beechcraft
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) A Beechcraft AT-6 experimental aircraft during ground operations is prepared for takeoff from Holloman AFB. The AT-6 is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Att... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 4, 2017) The Textron
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 4, 2017) The Textron Scorpion experimental aircraft conducts handling and flying quality maneuvers above White Sands Missile Range. Scorpion is participating in the U.S. Air ... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon from the 96th
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, ... More
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a qualitative evaluation flight on a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 8. USAF TPS teaches pilots, navigators and engineers how to ... More
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron commander, retires from the Air Force Reserve July 12, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Cary served with the 10th FLTS for 11 years. (U.S. Air Force p... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 412th Test Wing’s
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 412th Test Wing’s 416th Flight Test Squadron performs a fly-by of the air control tower at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Jan. 10. The 412th Test Wing will send a KC-135 an... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies in the skies above Edwards
An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, California, April 1. The jet conducted a flight test sortie with other jets from its sister squadrons. (Air Force photo by Kyle Brazier)
About 8,000 members of Team Edwards and their guests
About 8,000 members of Team Edwards and their guests were treated to a display of planes from all ages, music and demonstrations from units around base.
Ervin Velasquez, Pharmacy Technician, 412th Medical
Ervin Velasquez, Pharmacy Technician, 412th Medical Group, assists customer at a pharmacy drive-thru at Edwards Air Force Base, California, April 8. The 412th MDG began drive-thru operations to minimize exposur... More
Three F-16 Fighting Falcons from Edwards AFB fly past
Three F-16 Fighting Falcons from Edwards AFB fly past Dodger Stadium after the ceremonial flyover at the beginning of game two of the 2017 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros Oct. 25... More
Tech. Sgt. Ryan Nichols, an evaluator flight test loadmaster
Tech. Sgt. Ryan Nichols, an evaluator flight test loadmaster with the 418th Flight Test Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Korina Myers, an instructor flight test loadmaster with the 418th FLTS, ensures test missions are... More
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron commander, poses with his wife as she receives a certificate of appreciation during his retirement ceremony, July 12, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
An aircrew assigned to the 339th Flight Test Squadron
An aircrew assigned to the 339th Flight Test Squadron prepares for a C-130 functional check flight April 2, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 413th Flight Test Group and 339... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) A Embraer
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) A Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano A-29 experimental aircraft flies over White Sands Missile Range. The A-29 is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Attack Experime... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) Lt. Col.
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) Lt. Col. Terrance C. Keithley, right, a test pilot for the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif., receives pre-flight briefing information f... More
An F-15, flown by Air Force Reserve Maj. Scott Smith,
An F-15, flown by Air Force Reserve Maj. Scott Smith, takes off at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, March 26, 2020. Active-duty and Reserve units at Robins have continued flight operations amid the current COVID... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
An F-16D Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron
An F-16D Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies a training mission off the Emerald Coast of FLa. June 4, 2019. The 40FLTS mission is to execute exceptional fighter developmental test and support... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
An F16-D Fighting Falcon pilot from the 40th Flight
An F16-D Fighting Falcon pilot from the 40th Flight Test Squadron demonstrates proper flare technique during a training mission near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 6, 2019. A flare is an aerial infrared count... More
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron commander, retires from the Air Force Reserve July 12, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Cary served with the 10th FLTS for 11 years. (U.S. Air Force p... More
Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Ronald Johnson, 339th
Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Ronald Johnson, 339th Flight Test Squadron C-130 flight engineer, prepares for a C-130 functional check flight April 2, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Reserve Citizen Air... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 2020. Mor... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 202... More
Master Sgt. Felicia Callen, 412th Medical Group, inspects
Master Sgt. Felicia Callen, 412th Medical Group, inspects prescriptions at a pharmacy drive-thru at Edwards Air Force Base, California, April 8. The 412th MDG began drive-thru operations to minimize exposure of... More
CubCrafters pilot Mark Keneston (left) and Air Force
CubCrafters pilot Mark Keneston (left) and Air Force Research Laboratory pilot Dr. Eric Geiselman are pictured next to AFRL LASH Lysander XCub at the Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport in Greene County, Ohio, on... More
An F-16D Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron
An F-16D Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies a training mission off the Emerald Coast of FLa. May 31, 2019. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that provides a relatively low-c... More
Daniel Roth, 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft
Daniel Roth, 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, examines an F-15’s engines during launch preparation March 26, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Active-duty and Reserve units at Robin... More
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a qualitative evaluation flight on a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 8. USAF TPS teaches pilots, navigators and engineers how to ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon from the 96th
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, ... More
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron commander, presents his wife with flowers during his retirement ceremony, July 12, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Cary served with the 10th FLTS for... More
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) A Embraer
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (Aug. 1, 2017) A Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano A-29 experimental aircraft flies over White Sands Missile Range. The A-29 is participating in the U.S. Air Force Light Attack Experime... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 40th
An F-16D Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies over the Florida Gulf during a routine training event June 6, 2019. Pilots use continuous training to maintain and perfect air-to-a... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus from the 22nd Air Refueling
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3,... More
General Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel
General Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, speaks at the opening ceremony for the 70th Anniversary of Supersonic Flight held at Edwards AFB Oct. 13, 2017.
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Doug Johnson, 413th Flight
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Doug Johnson, 413th Flight Test Group chief of plans and programs and C-130 navigator, makes his way to a C-130 for a functional check flight April 2, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, ... More
Col. Sebrina Pabon, Test Pilot School Commandant, salutes
Col. Sebrina Pabon, Test Pilot School Commandant, salutes Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, 412th Test Wing Commander, as she becomes the newest school commandant during a Change of Command ceremony at Edwards Air Forc... More
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a qualitative evaluation flight on a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 8. USAF TPS teaches pilots, navigators and engineers how to ... More
Col. Sebrina Pabon, Test Pilot School Commandant, provides
Col. Sebrina Pabon, Test Pilot School Commandant, provides her remarks during a Change of Command ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 10. Pabon became the first female and flight test engineer ... More
A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call from the 55th
A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call from the 55th Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 2020. ... More
Eglin; Eglin AFB; Emerald Flag; F16; Fighting Falcon;
Eglin; Eglin AFB; Emerald Flag; F16; Fighting Falcon; 96TW; 96th Test Wing; 40FLTS; Flight Test; 40th Flight Test; 155ANG; Air National Guard; Aerial Refueling; KC135; Stratotanker;
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron commander, retires from the Air Force Reserve July 12, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Cary served with the 10th FLTS for 11 years. (U.S. Air Force p... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 2020. Mor... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron prepares for touchdown at Eglin Air Force Base, June 6, 2019. Eglin AFB is responsible for the development, acquisition, testing, and deploymen... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 202... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 202... More
Special operations ground attack controllers drive
Special operations ground attack controllers drive onto Saylor Creek Range, part of the Mountain Home Air Force Base complex, to conduct training and testing of the close air support capabilities of the F-35A a... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight
An F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies a training mission off the Emerald Coast of FLa. April 3, 2019. The 40FLTS mission is to execute exceptional fighter developmental test a... More
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached to 514th Flight Test Squadron, performs a pre-flight functional flight check on a U.S. Navy C-130 Hercules April 11, 2019, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.... More
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron
Lt. Col. Jon Cary, prior 10th Flight Test Squadron commander, retires from the Air Force Reserve July 12, 2019, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Cary served with the 10th FLTS for 11 years. (U.S. Air Force p... More
Tech. Sgt. Ryan Nichols, an evaluator flight test loadmaster
Tech. Sgt. Ryan Nichols, an evaluator flight test loadmaster with the 418th Flight Test Squadron, ensures test missions are carried out safely Sept. 10, 2019 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Flight test l... More
Edwards and 812th Aircraft Instrumentation Test Squadron
Edwards and 812th Aircraft Instrumentation Test Squadron leadership pose for the ceremonial ground breaking photo Dec. 3 inside Bldg. 1600 where a new 812th AITS Special Instrumentation Diagnostics Engineering ... More
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached
Master Sgt. Allen Clutter, a flight engineer attached to 514th Flight Test Squadron, performs a pre-flight functional flight check on a U.S. Navy C-130 Hercules April 11, 2019, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.... More
The AFRL LASH Lysander XCub is shown here during a
The AFRL LASH Lysander XCub is shown here during a Dec. 21, 2020 stop at the Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport in Greene County, Ohio, on its journey to the AFRL 711th Human Performance Wing’s contracted resear... More
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School students conduct a qualitative evaluation flight on a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 8. USAF TPS teaches pilots, navigators and engineers how to ... More
About 8,000 members of Team Edwards and their guests
About 8,000 members of Team Edwards and their guests were treated to a display of planes from all ages, music and demonstrations from units around base. The first day of the celebration ended with Edwards AFB’s... More
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Doug Johnson, 413th Flight
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Doug Johnson, 413th Flight Test Group chief of plans and programs and C-130 navigator, prepares for a C-130 functional check flight April 2, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. R... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Falcon from the 96th Test Wing prepares for in-flight refueling from a 155th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Emerald Flag over the Gulf of Mexico, Dec. 3, 2020. Mor... More
The Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy sailors aboard
The Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Navy sailors aboard USS Hopper (DDG 70) successfully conducted two developmental flight tests of the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB Threat Upgrade guided missile on May 2... More
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched from the Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska in Kodiak, Alaska, during Flight Test THAAD (FTT)-18 on July 11, 2017. During the test, the THAAD ... More
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles
Two F-16D Fighting Falcons and two F-15E Strike Eagles from the 96th Test Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla., perform a formation flyover of the National Collegiate Athletic Association football season opener in Orlando, Fl... More