53rd Wing

The official page of the 53rd Wing, the lead operational test wing for the U.S. Air Force.

https://www.53rdwing.af.mil/

*Content has been reviewed IAW DoDI 5400.17. The 53rd Wing, headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., serves as the focal point for the Combat Air Forces in electronic warfare, armament and avionics, chemical defense, reconnaissance and aircrew training devices. The wing is responsible for operational testing and evaluation of new equipment and systems proposed for

use by these forces. Current wing initiatives include advanced self-protection systems for combat aircraft, aircrew life support systems, aerial reconnaissance improvements, new armament and weapons delivery systems, and improved maintenance equipment and logistics support. The 53rd Wing is comprised of four groups, numbers more than 2,800 military and civilians at 23 various locations throughout the U.S. The wing reports to the United States Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis AFB, Nev., a direct reporting unit to Headquarters Air Combat Command.

06/16/2026

TEST!

06/13/2026

CE said the lights are working just fine. What
do you think? 👀

06/11/2026

F-22 Raptors don’t “take to the skies”—they own them 🦅

The 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron consistently tests the Raptor, ensuring the moment it pulls chocks, no target is safe.

06/02/2026

Listen. Learn. Lead.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe took questions from our teammates, shared hard-earned lessons, and heard directly from the Airmen shaping tomorrow's combat capability during a recent all call.

05/25/2026

The path forward was cut by those willing to go first. This , we remember them.

05/19/2026

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row”

More than a century later, the symbol endures.

Airmen, veterans, families, and community members gathered at Eglin Air Force Base for the 40th Annual Gate to Gate Run/Walk, honoring the fallen and the sacrifices they made—mile by mile 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

What's this maneuver called? ❤️

May is , which gives us an extra excuse to shout out those who hold it all together 🙌 Tag someone in the comments you want to give a special thanks to!

05/12/2026

Some civic leaders got a look under the hood at what makes American airpower the global juggernaut it is today, and what it’ll take to maintain that superiority in the years and decades to come.

Check out the article for more on the visit 👇

05/08/2026

Just two 10s looking at each other 😏

Whether it's saving lost boaters in Florida or acting as an aerial buzzsaw downrange, the A-10 is an aircraft for all seasons—and our 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron ensures it stays that way 🪚

📸 MSgt Nathan Lipscomb

05/06/2026

Phishing season's open 🎣

Practicing good OPSEC is crucial to accomplishing the mission. Good thing there are a few easy steps you can take during to keep you on the right track 👇

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