Headquartered at @EdwardsAFB, AFTC leads the #TEST and evaluation mission, conducting developmental T&E and evaluation of air, space, and cyber systems.
Joined September 2019
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1 Aug 2024
AFMC shined at #AirVenture2024 with 200 Airmen!
Gen. Richardson and Lt. Gen. Hurry showcased our innovation and excellence.
Full story: bit.ly/4cpXVpv
πβοΈ #Inspiration #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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1 Aug 2024
π£ Maj. Gen. Scott A. Cain held his first commander's call at Edwards AFB, sharing his vision and leadership philosophy.
ππΊπΈ #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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26 Jul 2024
πOn this day in 2006, we airdropped a 65-ft, 72,000-lb booster rocket from a C-17 at 32,000 ft!
Proud of the 418th Flight Test Squadron & partners for pushing boundaries.
Full story: bit.ly/4c6GWYN
βοΈ #Innovation #Edwards #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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24 Jul 2024
Congrats to Maj. James Lancaster on taking command of the 704th Test Group Detachment 2!
Full story: bit.ly/3zWA0QQ
πΊπΈ #Leadership #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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23 Jul 2024
Join us at AirVenture 2024 to learn about AFMC's cutting-edge research and development!
Full story: bit.ly/3xYXeW1
βοΈπ #AFMC #AirVenture2024 #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter πΊπΈ
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22 Jul 2024
New arrival! π«
Our first C-130J is here at the 417th Flight Test Squadron, boosting our test and training capabilities.
Full story: bit.ly/4d8tIvG
π #FlyFightWin #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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19 Jul 2024
π On this day in 1963, Joseph A. Walker flew the X-15 to 347,800 feet and 3,710 mph, making history!
Full story: bit.ly/3WthJ6l
#USAF #NASA #X15 #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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18 Jul 2024
π "Have STRAINger Things": Our partnership with 586th FLTS & NASA verified the AgilePodβs rapid test capabilities, cutting lead times & costs!
Full story: bit.ly/3SfYuL7
π #Innovation #FlightTest #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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17 Jul 2024
π¨ On July 17, 2001, our SAR team recovered an F-16 and aircrew after a 13-day search.
Fifty-eight members received Air Force Commendation Medals for their dedication.
Full story: bit.ly/3Lruk3F
π« #SAR #NeverForget #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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16 Jul 2024
π Historic deed signed at Eglin AFB!
Victory Village, a new community for aging wounded service members and caregivers, is underway.
Full story: bit.ly/3zIJFKB
π‘ #VictoryVillage #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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15 Jul 2024
Agile Patriot 2024 preps AFMC Airmen for todayβs challenges!
π Gen. Richardson: βWeβre working together like never before.β
Full story: bit.ly/4cZ92X1
π #AgilePatriot2024 #Leadership #AFMC #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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12 Jul 2024
On this day in 2016, the KC-46 Pegasus successfully refueled a C-17A Globemaster III at Edwards AFB.
Full story: bit.ly/4f056XK
βοΈπΊπΈ #Milestones #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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11 Jul 2024
π Welcome Col. Matthew Caspers! New AFRL Munitions Directorate commander at Eglin AFB, bringing vast testing & acquisition expertise.
Full story: bit.ly/4bH9wA3
π #AFRL #Leadership #AirForceInnovation #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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10 Jul 2024
π Remembering July 10, 2015, when Col. Cannon, our 96th Test Wing Vice Commander, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his leadership during the tragic March Black Hawk Accident.
Full story: bit.ly/45WPCjh
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πΊπΈ #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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9 Jul 2024
π¨ The 412th SFS rocked the Advanced Combat Skills Test!
Congrats to Team 6 and our top performers, Staff Sgt. Gale & SrA Fernandez!
Full story: bit.ly/4cPQOHl
πͺπ« #ACST #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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8 Jul 2024
πΊπΈ Brig. Gen. Massaro takes command of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin AFB!
βοΈ Ready to lead us in advancing our mission.
Full story: bit.ly/3XUTgYN
#Leadership #TeamEglin #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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5 Jul 2024
πΊπΈHappy 4th of July from the Air Force Test Center! We are proud to serve our country while also remembering those who served before us. βοΈ #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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3 Jul 2024
July 3, 1942: Lt. Cmdr. Hean fires the first retrorocket in flight from a PBY-5A Catalina over Goldstone Lake, CA!
Full story: bit.ly/3xF0gOV
βοΈπ #AirForceHistory #WWII #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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2 Jul 2024
Eglin Air Force Base bids farewell to the MH-139A Grey Wolf!
Full story: bit.ly/3zs9v5A
π #GreyWolf #AviationMilestones #unitedstatesairforce #airforcetestcenter
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