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.
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.
Nov. 19, 2021 Intern with 586th FLTS creates tool pilots can use during flight This summer, Jacob Moreno, a senior at the University of Texas at El Paso, spent his time as an intern with the 586th Flight Test Squadron, or FLTS.In the spirit of innovation and accelerating change, Moreno coded a program that automatically deciphers airspace data into a graphical format that
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. 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
Sept. 8, 2020 704 TG welcomes new leaders The 704th Test Group of Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has welcomed an influx of new leadership to its ranks.Serving as the new technical director for the test group is James Keith. Lieutenant Colonels Alex Wolfard, Paul Dolce and John Wisecup each assumed command of a squadron within
Oct. 29, 2019 746th Test Squadron celebrates diamond anniversary The 746th Test Squadron celebrated their 60th anniversary, Oct. 25, here.The event was open to those with base access, and guests enjoyed variety of activities to include facility tours featuring test equipment and hardware, face painting, aircraft flyovers, live music and food.“1959 was when this
July 8, 2019 Alamogordo High School Shockwave Team visits test track A modified birdchaser monorail rocket test took some highly motivated and enthusiastic Alamogordo area high school students into history on April 18, 2019, at the Holloman High Speed Test Track.The genesis of this event was a dream of HHSTT chief engineer, John Leslie. According to Leslie, the idea