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53rd Wing change of command

Col. Ryan Messer salutes his wing for a final time during the 53rd Wing’s change of command ceremony July 16 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Messer passed the wing guidon to Col. Matthew Bradley, who was assigned to the wing three other times in various roles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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53rd Wing change of command

Air Force Warfare Center and 53rd Wing leadership salute the colors during the wing’s change of command ceremony July 16 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Col. Ryan Messer passed the wing guidon to Col. Matthew Bradley, who was assigned to the wing three other times in various roles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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53rd Wing change of command

Col. Sean Neitzke calls out an order to a 53rd Wing formation during the wing’s change of command ceremony July 16 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Col. Ryan Messer passed the wing guidon to Col. Matthew Bradley, who was assigned to the wing three other times in various roles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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53rd Wing completes first live-fire test event for AIM-120D3 F3R program

A maintenance support contractor checks the AIM-120D3 attached to an F-15E Strike Eagle as it prepares for a live-fire mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 30, 2022. In the months preceding the live-fire execution, the Integrated Test team conducted several captive carry test missions with AIM-120D Instrumented Test Vehicles to collect data and ensure the new missile hardware and software would function correctly on the day of the live-fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lindsey Heflin)
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53rd Wing completes first live-fire test event for AIM-120D3 F3R program

An F-15E Strike Eagle taxis in preparation for a live-fire mission where the crew will launch an AIM-120D3 using production missile hardware developed under the AMRAAM Form, Fit, Function Refresh program. Executed by the 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron and 85th TES, the core objective of the test was to execute a long-range shot that physically stressed the new missile hardware and verified no changes to the missile kinematic or target intercept capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lindsey Heflin)
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53rd Wing completes first live-fire test event for AIM-120D3 F3R program

An F-15E Strike Eagle prepares for a live-fire mission equipped with an AIM-120D3 using production missile hardware developed under the AMRAAM Form, Fit, Function Refresh program. Executed by the 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron and 85th TES, the core objective of the test was to execute a long-range shot that physically stressed the new missile hardware and verified no changes to the missile kinematic or target intercept capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lindsey Heflin)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

Whitney Smith, the 53rd Wing honorary commander, prepares for takeoff during an incentive flight May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smith had the opportunity to fly in an F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by Maj. William Wooten, of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron. This was the first incentive flight awarded to a 53rd Wing honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community members a unique opportunity to interact with and learn about 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

Whitney Smith, the 53rd Wing honorary commander, prepares for takeoff during an incentive flight May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smith had the opportunity to fly in an F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by Maj. William Wooten, of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron. This was the first incentive flight awarded to a 53rd Wing honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community members a unique opportunity to interact with and learn about 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

A crew chief marshalls in an F-15E Strike Eagle as part of an incentive flight May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Whitney Smith, the 53rd Wing honorary commander, had the opportunity to fly in an F-15 piloted by Maj. William Wooten, of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron. This was the first incentive flight awarded to a 53rd Wing honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community members a unique opportunity to interact with and learn about 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

Whitney Smith, the 53rd Wing honorary commander, waves to her family and friends following an incentive flight May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Smith had the opportunity to fly in an F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by Maj. William Wooten, of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron. This was the first incentive flight awarded to a 53rd Wing honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community members a unique opportunity to interact with and learn about 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

Whitney Smith, a Shalimar attorney and 53rd Wing honorary commander looks on as Senior Airman, Benjamin Webb, of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, instructs her on proper helmet and oxygen mask fit during an aircraft flight equipment fitting May 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The AFE fitting was required to prepare Smith for an incentive flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle. This was the first incentive flight awarded to an honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community leaders the unique opportunity to interact with and learn about the 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

An air flight equipment technician with the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, laces the anti-G suit of Whitney Smith, a Shalimar attorney and 53rd Wing honorary commander, during an aircraft flight equipment fitting May 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The AFE fitting was required to prepare Smith for G forces during her incentive flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle. This was the first incentive flight awarded to an honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community leaders the unique opportunity to interact with and learn about the 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

Whitney Smith, a Shalimar attorney and 53rd Wing honorary commander, looks on as William Talton, a 96th Operations Support Squadron aviation flight equipment instructor, performs a safety check of the hanging harness during emergency parachute training May 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The EPT was required to prepare Smith for an incentive flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle. This was the first incentive flight awarded to an honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community leaders the unique opportunity to interact with and learn about the 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

Whitney Smith, a Shalimar attorney and 53rd Wing honorary commander, goes through a simulated post ejection canopy check along with William Talton, a 96th Operations Support Squadron aviation flight equipment instructor, during emergency parachute training May 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The EPT was required to prepare Smith for an incentive flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle. This was the first incentive flight awarded to an honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community leaders the unique opportunity to interact with and learn about the 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing HCC incentive flight

Whitney Smith, a Shalimar attorney and 53rd Wing honorary commander, practices parachute control during emergency parachute training May 6 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The EPT was required to prepare Smith for an incentive flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle. This was the first incentive flight awarded to an honorary commander in more than three years. The 53rd Wing’s honorary commander program allows local community leaders the unique opportunity to interact with and learn about the 53rd Wing Airmen, their mission and the role they play in supporting the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing picnic features team sports

Members of the 53rd Wing compete in a push-up challenge during the wing’s annual picnic and sports day July 24 at Post’l Point on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The annual event featured several team sports, physical fitness challenges, a military working dog demonstration, music, lunch, kayak races and an awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing picnic features team sports

53rd Wing guidons fly during the wing’s annual picnic and sports day July 24 at Post’l Point on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The annual event featured several team sports, physical fitness challenges, a military working dog demonstration, music, lunch, kayak races and an awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing picnic features team sports

53rd Wing teams battle in a tug-of-war test of strength during the wing’s annual picnic and sports day July 24 at Post’l Point on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The annual event featured several team sports, physical fitness challenges, a military working dog demonstration, music, lunch, kayak races and an awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing TES commander, named Thunderbirds commander

Lt. Col. John Caldwell, 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, 53rd Wing, has been selected to lead the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as Thunderbird No. 1 for the 2019 demonstration season. The Thunderbirds serve as America's premier air demonstration squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)
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53rd Wing TES commnader to lead Thunderbirds

Lt. Col. John Caldwell, 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, 53rd Wing, has been selected to lead the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as Thunderbird No. 1 for the 2019 demonstration season. The Thunderbirds serve as America's premier air demonstration squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)
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