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The 53rd Wing, located at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., serves as the focal point for the Combat Air Forces in electronic warfare, armament and avionics, chemical defense, reconnaissance, and aircrew training devices. The wing reports to the Air Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, a Direct Reporting Unit to Headquarters Air Combat Command. The wing is also responsible for operational testing and evaluation of new equipment and systems proposed for use by these forces.

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Hagel memo directs preparations for civilian furloughs

Eglin motorcycle safety rally rolls in May 10

The last F-4 departs Davis-Monthan

Preparations continue for F-35 beddown

53rd Wing's own "Pipper" to become Thunderbird No. 1

2013 AFAF campaign in full swing

ACC units stand down, 53rd flights continue

53rd squadron flies first F-35 sortie

AF community assessment surveys arrive

AFMC launches surplus supply site

tab53rd Wing leadership 

53 cc
Col.
David Hicks

commander 

 

53 CV
Col. 
Lane Humphreys 

vice
commander

53 CCC
Chief Master Sgt.
John Milam

command chief 




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