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June 2, 2026
846th Test Squadron, student collaboration earns recognition

The 846th Test Squadron pitched a problem.New Mexico State University students devised a solution.Their collaboration recently resulted in an award-winning effort.The NMSU students who worked on the Rail Alignment Measurement System cart project proposed by the 846 TS took home the second-place
May 12, 2023
846th TS brings the need for speed to Holloman

The 50,000 foot track is operated by the 846th Test Squadron. This squadron is responsible for all things test track related, such as building the sleds, running diagnostics, performing the tests and much more.
March 21, 2023
Joint effort underway to power rocket sleds into the future

Rocket sled testing is critical to bridging the gap between the laboratory and full-scale flight tests for weapon systems under development.Keeping those sleds moving is the focus of a joint effort within the Department of Defense, which operates three sled track organizations, one each at China
Sept. 29, 2022
Rice inducted into Senior Non-Commissioned Officer tier

Master Sgt. Ida Rice, center, is inducted into the senior non-commissioned officer tier during an Aug. 26, 2022, ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Rice, a member of the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman, was selected to master sergeant in November 2021. The top three ranks of the
June 14, 2022
Rupp takes command of 846th Test Squadron

On June 9, Lt. Col. Jared Rupp assumed command of the 846th Test Squadron, his latest stop on a path that began when he decided to follow in the footsteps of those who inspired him as a child.Unlike many of his peers, Rupp didn’t dote on professional athletes, the super-powered caped crusaders from
June 2, 2022
Holloman High Speed Test Track sets record with fastest recovery mission in 30-plus years with reusable sled

In late March, the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., successfully stopped a reusable sled traveling at 6,400 feet per second on a monorail, making it a historic event for the team’s Hypersonic Sled Recovery, or HSR, effort. Lt. Col. Paul Dolce, Commander, 846th Test Squadron,
May 10, 2022
Redesigned birdchaser sleds at Holloman test track saves time, money

The 846th Test Squadron, a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has deployed a new design for the birdchaser sleds used at the Holloman High Speed Test Track, or HHSTT, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The birdchaser sleds, used to mitigate bird and animal strikes during HHSTT test
Oct. 28, 2021
846th Test Squadron qualifies vital new ejection system for Air Force’s new trainer jet

Since the Air Force announced its intent to replace the T-38C Talon with the T-7A Red Hawk, various aspects of the successor have been studied to prepare the trainer jet for its imminent deployment.The examination of a critical component of the T-7A is underway at the Holloman High Speed Test Track
Oct. 25, 2021
Holloman High Speed Test Track completes two recovery missions at over 5,000-feet per second

Since July 2021, the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., successfully stopped two sleds traveling over 5,000-feet per second on a monorail as part of the Hypersonic Sled Recovery, or HSR, effort.According to Daniel Lopez, project manager for the test that was completed in July, the
Oct. 8, 2021
Modernization effort underway to keep Holloman High Speed Test Track on the rails

To ensure the Holloman High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, continues its record-setting ways and serves as a hub for testing to enhance pilot safety and hypersonic systems development for decades to come, 846th Test Squadron personnel are exploring the modernization of the

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