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July 18, 2024
Dirkes takes command of 704th Test Group

Col. Wayne Dirkes assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 704th Test Group during a Change of Command ceremony July 8, 2024, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.The mission of the 704 TG is to operate world-class test facilities for high-speed sled track testing, navigation
June 12, 2024
Gen. Richardson visits AEDC facilities at Holloman AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Davis, 746th Test Squadron commander, left, briefs U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, center, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James “Bill” E. Fitch II, AFMC command chief, on the test squadron’s projects and challenges at
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
Jan. 13, 2023
586th FLTS puts Holloman to the test

The 586th Flight Test Squadron conducts and enables agile weapons, avionics, and survivability testing for the joint warfighter.
Dec. 12, 2022
704th Test Group Airman selected for STEP promotion

In a special ceremony, Juwon Williams with the 586th Test Squadron, 704th Test Group, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, received a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion to the rank of technical sergeant Nov. 15.Of this recognition, Williams commented that he’s grateful to his leadership
Sept. 22, 2022
Col. Seekamp now leading 704th Test Group at Holloman

Col. Karl Seekamp officially took command of the 704th Test Group at Holloman Air Force Base during a ceremony Sept. 9. As the test group’s commander, Seekamp will oversee units operating world-class test facilities for high-speed sled track testing, navigation and guidance system testing, radar
July 22, 2022
AFMC organizations team to increase safety and efficiency of debris collection at Holloman High Speed Test Track

Project Zero is an effort by the 846 TS and the Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation Office, or SDPE, of the Air Force Research Laboratory, which aims to automate the task of identifying and tracking both planned and unplanned debris from tests at the Holloman High Speed Test Track, or
July 14, 2022
746th Test Squadron develops high power jammer system for continuous tracking

With the goal of improving the ability to test increasingly robust GPS systems for aerial assets, the 746th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, developed a high power jammer tracking system, or HPJ-T, to provide constant GPS jamming on a system for an extended period of time. The
July 6, 2022
Aerospace Vehicle Survivability Facility set to meet anticipated National Defense Strategy demands

The new National Defense Strategy set to be released later this year will focus on the building of a more lethal military force, the strengthening of U.S. alliances while establishing new partnerships, and reforming the way the Department of Defense does business to accomplish its objectives.The

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