49th Test and Evaluation Squadron
The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit. Its current assignment is with the 53d Wing, based at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
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A United States Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1B Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress flying in formation | |
| Active | 1917–1946; 1947–1963; 1986–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Test and evaluation |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. |
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Caleb V. Haynes |
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| 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron emblem | |
| 49th Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
| 166th Aero Squadron emblem | |
The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron is an Air Combat Command (ACC) unit tasked to support and conduct operational testing for the B-52. The Squadron is responsible for the conduct of the entirety of B-52 operational test programs. Additionally, the squadron also conducts the Nuclear Weapon System Evaluation Program of the Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM). To accomplish its mission, the squadron employs two assigned operational aircraft for operational test via Air Force Global Strike Command.
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