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A modified MC-130J is pulled to its parking spot beside another C-130 by an aircraft tow vehicle at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The test aircraft was fitted with vertical fins on each wing, called winglets. The 413th Flight Test Squadron aircrew and engineers tested the modified aircraft over eight flights. The goal of the tests was to collect data on possible fuel efficiency improvements and performance with the winglets and lift distribution control system installed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Winglet testing

A modified MC-130J is pulled to its parking spot beside another C-130 by an aircraft tow vehicle at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The test aircraft was fitted with vertical fins on each wing, called winglets. The 413th Flight Test Squadron aircrew and engineers tested the modified aircraft over eight flights. The goal of the tests was to collect data on possible fuel efficiency improvements and performance with the winglets and lift distribution control system installed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien accepts the 96th Test Wing guidon from Maj. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Test Center commander, during the wing's change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

The 96th Test Wing’s guidons are held at present arms during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

All three 96th Test Wing commanders, Maj. Gen. David Harris, Brig. Gen.s Christopher Azzano and Evan Dertien, stand together during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Azzano relinquished command to Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

New commander, Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien, has his name placed on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the end of the 96th Test Wing's change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. The command position is Dertien's third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Col. Matthew Higer, 96th Test Wing vice commander, leads the group formations in saluting during the National Anthem at the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano, receives his final salute from the 96th Test Wing at the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien speaks to the crowd after taking command of the 96th Test Wing during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Maj. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Test Center commander, speaks to the audience during the 96th Test Wing change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airman 1st Class Sonya Martinez, 96th Medical Group, stands at the front of her formation during the 96th Test Wing change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin.(U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Chief Master Sgt. Zaki Mazid, 96th Test Wing command chief, stands by his Airmen during the 96th Test Wing change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Airman 1st Class Kara Hatch, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, stands at the front of her formation during the 96th Test Wing change of command ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien glances over to his new boss, Maj. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Test Center commander, just after taking command of the 96th Test Wing at a ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 31. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano (pictured right) relinquished command to Dertien. The command position is Dertien’s third assignment to Team Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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