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  • 53rd helps Guard fighter prep for alert missions at Tyndall

    U.S.-based alert pilots train to shoot down enemy aircraft over American soil. They run exercise scenarios on a constant basis, preparing for that call to scramble. But all the dry runs in the world can't prepare a pilot for that moment when a live missile is released from the jet. That's why

  • AFMC commander visits 46th, 53rd units, flies in F-4

    The Air Force Materiel Command commander, Gen. Donald Hoffman, visited the base Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 to meet with base leadership, Airmen from the 46th Test Group and to see the test group's capabilities first-hand.After having breakfast with 46th TG Airmen, he set out to visit the 746th Test

  • F-15E flies with new radar system

    The F-15E Strike Eagle took a step forward in its continuous technological evolution as the Air Force's most versatile combat aircraft here, Jan. 18.The 46th Test Wing's fourth generation fighter launched for the first time with a new and improved radar system, the APG-82(V)1.The APG-82 uses active

  • Inside the suit: Airmen train, experience life in chemical gear

    (Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series on Air Force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training as it's managed and conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The series will cover equipment, training and practical exercise.)The Air Force's "C-bag" contains

  • FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

    Improvised explosive devices ripped through three vehicles sending debris up and out as far as 1,500 feet creating a sprawling scene of devastation across Eglin's ranges Nov. 30.The explosions initiated the FBI's Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast School for approximately 67 state and local law

  • 46th Test Wing expands mission in network testing

    The 46th Test Wing is known for armament and aircraft testing, but few know it is also in the business of computer software and network testing. For years, the 46th Test Squadron has been excelling in network testing. Recently, a new position headed by Col. Steve Hardy, called the Command and

  • Burn baby burn...incinerator clears range debris

    Vast amounts of particle board waste set on fire and burned on the Eglin range Oct. 28 and 29, but almost no smoke was released due to the 46th Test Wing's new air curtain incinerator.Currently, the air curtain incinerator or air burner helps the wing get rid of test materials used to detect

  • Finance plans move to support customers

    The finance office is expanding operations to better serve its customers.Beginning Nov. 15, a new finance cell will be located in Building 210 where other personnel customer service operations are currently located. This replaces the walk-in service currently provided in Bldg 260. This front end