Air Force Test Center
@AFTestCenter
Headquartered at @EdwardsAFB, AFTC leads the #TEST and evaluation mission, conducting developmental T&E and evaluation of air, space, and cyber systems.
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Discover how Maj. Laney 'Rogue' Schol, an F-35A Lightning II instructor pilot at Eglin Air Force Base, is overcoming readiness barriers and advocating for change.
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๐ซโจ Dive into the strategic discussions and collaboration at Eglin AFB!
Last week, the 33rd FW hosted the 19th AF Warhammer Rally.
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๐ซโ๏ธ Honoring 50 years of F-16 flight history at Edwards AFB!
An F-16, tail number 406, took part in the 'Falcon Rejoin' event, in January.
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๐ต April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month.
Join us in advocating for change & supporting survivors. Check the link below for event details.
Link: bit.ly/3TULHxE
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๐ฉ๏ธโจ Today in Air Force Test Center history! April 8, 2015:
The 412th Flight Test Squadron, aka Speckled Trout, concluded its distinguished service.
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Air Force Materiel Command enhances readiness and agility.
Full article here: bit.ly/49vg9nQ
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๐ฉ๏ธโ๏ธ Exciting News from Eglin Air Force Base!โ๏ธ๐ฉ๏ธ
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the first F-16 Fighting Falcons for the VENOM-AFT program! ๐
Full article here: bit.ly/3VFVryp
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Warrior Spotlight
Tech. Sgt. Enrique Gonzalez is making waves at the Air Force Test Center with his exceptional procurement and contract administration skills! Gonzalez's dedication is driving mission success! ๐บ๐ธ
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๐ต April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month!
At the AFTC, we stand united in our commitment to preventing sexual assault and help survivors.
Check the link for more information and assistance: resilience.af.mil
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๐ Innovation is key! Our recent Project Mercury Innovators Workshop equipped 70+ Airmen with tools to foster innovation.
Full story here: bit.ly/3vyy27s
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Celebrating Women's History Month!
Meet Sharon D. Johnson, director of Personnel at the Air Force Test Center. Despite any challenges, Johnson stayed true to her values, which continues to inspire others.
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๐ Celebrating Womenโs History Month with Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Cirricione. From Arnold AFB, Tenn., her leadership shines bright in the Air Force Test Center!
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๐๐ผExciting news from Eglin Air Force Base!
Law enforcement professionals recently joined forces for the Battle of the Badges competition, a unique twist on crime scene investigation.
Full story here: bit.ly/3PFeKEl
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๐โจ On this day in Air Force Test Center history (March 26, 1966), a Hughes YOH-6A Cayuse made headlines by setting 22 official world records at Edwards AFB!
Link: bit.ly/4cuYQGe
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๐ฉ๏ธโจ Celebrating Women's History Month: Meet Pancho Barnes โจ๐ฉ๏ธ
Born in 1901, Florence Leontine Lowe, known as Pancho Barnes, defied all odds to become a legend in American aviation.
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Full story here: bit.ly/3VuYMQD
๐ Women's History Month facts
- Jacqueline Cochran was the first woman to brake the sound barrier in 1953 at Edwards AFB.
- Col. Merryl Tengesdal was the first African American woman to fly the U-2 aircraft in 2004
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F-15C instructor pilots from the Oregon Air National Guardโs 123rd Fighter Squadron are training in the cutting-edge F-15EX alongside instructors from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron.
Full article: bit.ly/3x5E0Nq
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The 370th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base extends flight testing durations through aerial refueling operations.
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๐โ๏ธ Celebrating Women's History Month at the Air Force Test Center!
Meet Lt. Col. Jennifer Stokes, chief of Flight Safety, who has dedicated 28 years to the AFTC. Her impactful journey is a testament to her resilience and passion.
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Throwback to March 19, 2001: A Lockheed Martin Titan IV solid-fuel rocket booster test fired at Edwards AFB, generating 1.7M pounds of thrust.
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