Leak test

An M-50 gas mask undergoes a leak test before it can be issued to Eglin Air Force Base Airmen. The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment readiness flight began issuing the new mask in September. It now has over 900 of the new mask replacing the MQ-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Samuel King Jr.)

Canadian WSEP

A pilot of the 409th Canadian Air Force fires an AIM 7 from an F-18 Hornet during Weapon System Evaluation Program 10-03 on Dec. 4 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The WSEP program, run by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron, is used to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of combat air force weapon systems for aircrew and maintainers. The 53rd Wing headquarters is located on Eglin AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech.Sgt. Jason Wilkerson)

Canadian WSEP

F-18 Hornets from the 409th Canadian Air Force taxies down the runaway during a Weapon System Evaluation Program 10-03 on Dec. 4 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The WSEP program, run by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron, is used to evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of combat air force weapon systems for aircrew and maintainers. The 53rd Wing headquarters is located on Eglin AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King, Jr.)

Bold Quest 09

Combat identification technologies on display during Bold Quest 09 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Casey Bain)

JASSM Lot 7 Test

The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, or JASSM, is seen during Lot 7 testing prior to impact and the very early phase of the warhead detonation. The target was a concrete hardened structure slightly buried. JASSM Reliability Testing was conducted at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., from Sept. 10 - Oct. 4, 2009

F-22 explosive test

A fiery fragment flies through the air as the 780th Test Squadron detonates an AIM-120 warhead to determine the necessary parking distance for F-22s in the event of an explosion. To accomplish the test, the squadron placed other live AIM-120 and AIM-9s on nearby stands to determine if they would withstand an explosion. The testers concluded no chain reaction would take place and F-22s parking distance could be reduced. (Courtesy photo)

46th Test Squadron

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 46th Test Squadron positions an Active Denial System-1 to conduct vehicle driver intrusion testing at an Eglin range. The ADS-1 provides a non-lethal capability to repel or disperse hostile forces. ADS-1 emits electromagnetic radiation that stimulates nerve endings and causes discomfort but does not cause permanent injury. (Air Force photo)

46th Test Squadron

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A test participant, acting as an intruder, attempts to pass through sensors field without setting off an alarm. The Infrared Intrusion Detection System (IIDS) is a long-range point-to-point programmable infrared physical sensor that provides early warning physical security protection of key assets at various remote and fixed installations. The IIDS is one of a host of Integrated Base Defense Security System sensors tested at Eglin AFB by the 46th Test Squadron under the Force Protection program. (Air Force photo)

780th Test Squadron

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A munition can be seen exiting a barrier on the sled track during a weapons test at Eglin. The 780th Test Squadron executes weapons testing for air-to-air, air-to-ground and ground test weapons. (Air Force photo)

Ground Combat Training Squadron gains new capability

The Ground Combat Training Squadron recently acquired 10 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armored fighting vehicles. These vehicles, designed to survive IED attacks and ambushes, add another dimension to the curriculum of the squadron's schoolhouse. (USAF photo/Lois Walsh)

Adopt a Plane

The TM-76B MACE displayed here at the Air Force Air Armament Museum is one of a variety of munitions maintained by the 46th Maintenance Squadron in support of the museum's "Adopt a Plane" program. On Oct. 3 squadron personnel completed restoration of the translauncher, the trailer the MACE sits on, and at the end of the month they plan to work on the missile itself.

Adopt a Plane

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Frederick, 46th MXS munitions stock control clerk, restores the stencil work on the TM-76B MACE on display at the AIr Force Air Armament Museum. Twenty members of the AMMO flight volunteered 225 man hours to make the munitions launch trailer look new again.