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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

MSgt Theodore Dinwiddie, director, Enlisted Test Course, launches a sUAS for a test event at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

Dr. Rachel Kinard, director, Air Force Test Pilot School Research Division, provides instruction to Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

Dr. Rachel Kinard, director, Air Force Test Pilot School Research Division, provides instruction to Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

Col. Maryann Karlen, commandant, Air Force Test Pilot School, greets the class 25A cohort of Enlisted Test Course students at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

An airman takes a practical exam with MSgt Theodore Dinwiddie, director of the Enlisted Test Course at Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Beyond the flightline: How TPS’ Enlisted Test Course is enhancing readiness

MSgt Theodore Dinwiddie, director, Enlisted Test Course, coaches Airmen during a test event utilizing sUAS systems at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The USAF Test Pilot School's revamped Enlisted Test Course aims to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge aerospace technology, while reinforcing critical thinking in the field. Held semi-annually and expanded to 16 students over six weeks, the course’s combination of hands-on skills and experience is equivalent to nearly two years of on-the-job training. (Air force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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X-62 VISTA begins upgrade program, expanding boundaries in flight testing of autonomy and artificial intelligence

The landmark X-62 VISTA artificial intelligence and autonomy testbed is receiving a variety of mission system upgrades thanks to investments by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). The upgrades will feature enhancements that integrates advanced radar and sensors for advance testing. The aircraft will remain a part of the Air Force Test Pilot School curriculum as it continues to collaborate across government and industry on test projects. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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X-62 VISTA begins upgrade program, expanding boundaries in flight testing of autonomy and artificial intelligence

The landmark X-62 VISTA artificial intelligence and autonomy testbed is receiving a variety of mission system upgrades thanks to investments by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). The upgrades will feature enhancements that integrates advanced radar and sensors for advance testing. The aircraft will remain a part of the Air Force Test Pilot School curriculum as it continues to collaborate across government and industry on test projects. (Air Force photo by Lindsey Iniguez)
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412th Test Wing Responds to F-16 Crash

412th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. Kallyn, interviews San Bernardino Fire Chief, Bruce Groves, on the details of the pilot’s condition upon his arrival. (Air Force Photo by Mary Kozaitis)
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412th Test Wing Responds to F-16 Crash

Airmen from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight within the 412th Civil Engineer Group, including Tech. Sgt. Daniel Gates, EOD operations section chief and Staff Sgt. Jordy Behrens, EOD apprentice, travel together to get closer to the crash site. (Air Force Photo by Mary Kozaitis)
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412th Test Wing Responds to F-16 Crash

Staff. Sgt. Eisa Adam and Senior Airman Connor Huggins, 412th Test Wing Security Forces, secure and patrol the perimeter of the F-16 crash site in a remote area of Trona, Calif, to restrict unauthorized visitors. (Air Force Photo by Mary Kozaitis)
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412th Test Wing Responds to F-16 Crash

San Bernardino Fire Chief, Bruce Groves, briefs 412th Test Wing Deputy Commander, Col. James Hayes, at the aircraft crash site, where he rescued the pilot after safely ejecting. (Air Force Photo by Mary Kozaitis)
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Space Test Course awards graduates master’s degrees for first time

Space Test Course graduates pose with Test Pilot School graduates for a group photo with their Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering – Space Test Concentration degrees during a graduation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Dec. 6, 2025. The graduating class were the first to earn master’s degrees through the program through STC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brandon Hernandez, 412th Test Wing Public Affairs)
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Space Test Course awards graduates master’s degrees for first time

Space Test Course graduates pose for a group photo with their Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering – Space Test Concentration degrees during a graduation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Dec. 6, 2025. The graduating class were the first to earn master’s degrees through the program through STC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brandon Hernandez, 412th Test Wing Public Affairs)
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From tester to subject – Air Force Test Pilot School instructor commands Mars mission for NASA

The relationship between the Air Force Test Pilot School and the nation’s space program has intersected since the school’s formal creation in 1944. Numerous astronauts, researchers and other pioneers in the space domain have called the school home over the last 80 years, a tradition that continues today with the appointment of Maj. Ross Elder as the commander of a NASA Mars mission.
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From tester to subject – Air Force Test Pilot School instructor commands Mars mission for NASA

Maj. Ross Elder relocated to Johnson Space Center and entered the famous Mars habitat for the first time. “To switch roles after testing for so long and becoming the subject being observed is a cool, but new, feeling. Entering that habitat for the first time was surreal when you realize this space is your future home,” Elder said.
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From tester to subject – Air Force Test Pilot School instructor commands Mars mission for NASA

The relationship between the Air Force Test Pilot School and the nation’s space program has intersected since the school’s formal creation in 1944. Numerous astronauts, researchers and other pioneers in the space domain have called the school home over the last 80 years, a tradition that continues today with the appointment of Maj. Ross Elder as the commander of a NASA Mars mission.
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RMP 1st Radar Install

The Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is installed on a B-52 Stratofortress as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program. This modernized radar will enhance the bomber’s all-weather navigation and targeting capabilities, extending its operational effectiveness for years to come. (Courtesy photo)
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A B-52 Stratofortress arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., after completing its ferry flight on Dec. 8, 2025, marking a significant step in the ongoing B-52 Radar Modernization Program. This upgrade, including the installation of a new AESA radar, enhances the bomber’s navigation and targeting capabilities, extending its service life through 2050 and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by James West)
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Aircrew from the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., land a B-52 Stratofortress following its ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio facility on Dec. 8, 2025. The aircraft, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed this milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by James West)
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