Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 5

The Air Force Civilian Service is #hiring two #CyberSecurity experts to serve at the Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 5, Edwards Air Force Base, California. #spotlight

WORLD PREMIERE: Join PBS and Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum as they give an inside look at the United States Air Force Test Pilot School's efforts with the iconic X-62A VISTA. With #AI and #machinelearning an absolute certain, how is the #USAF preparing to use this tech in the field? Hear from Edwards test pilots, Secretary Frank Kendall and more. #AFMC #ACC The season premiere of "Behind The Wings" is now live and streaming both across your local PBS station and online: - PBS Online- https://lnkd.in/gWvEBWKp - YouTube- https://lnkd.in/gAJEmFVc Air Force Test Center | Air Force Research Laboratory | Air Force Materiel Command

The B-52 is slated to fly into the ??????????—an unprecedented 100-year service lifespan. To make this happen, the BUFF is undergoing a comprehensive modernization effort—one that includes everything from new engines, radars, cockpits, and a crew re-arrangement. To dig into this, we chatted with Col. Joseph Little, Commander of Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 5, the test unit overseeing the upgrades. He's also a B-52 WSO, so this interview was a banger—an inside look that's probably the most in-depth, comprehensive discussion on the BUFF's past, present, and future there's ever been. We talk tactics, test, tech, culture, history, and even some war stories! #airpower #airforce #BUFF #test #technology #aerospace United States Air Force Air Force Global Strike Command Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center 412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base 53d Wing The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Air & Space Forces Association https://lnkd.in/gGXV_BHd

I had a great time discussing my favorite aircraft, the B-52, with The Merge and Mike Benitez. The modernization effort is in full swing, and there's a lot to delve into. Listen to the podcast below for more insights. Don't miss out on staying informed about military acquisition and strategy - subscribe to The Merge today! Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 5 Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Air Force Global Strike Command Air Force Test Center

Been advocating for some heritage and morale liveries on Buffs for a while, and this one is incredible!

Did another mentoring session for a group of young Lieutenant engineers. Trying to get them started off on the right foot

This photo captures the 49 TES’ flagship fresh out of depot from Tinker AFB, en route to Barksdale AFB. The heritage design, originating from tests at Edwards AFB, highlights the unit’s operational test mission. It's an honor to have led this unit in the past. #Wolfpack ??

For all those that want to learn more about AFOTEC, please swing by our booth at AFA this week!

Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center testers from Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Detachment 5 conducted MH-139A operational test in the final phase of test before a system or airframe is released for production and to the field. AFOTEC testers and support personnel make operational test and evaluation happen to equip our warfighters and make our Air Force better every day.