96 Test Wing (Eglin AFB)

The 96th Test Wing, headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, traces its lineage back to World War II as the 96th Bombardment Group. Reactivated and redesignated through various periods, it became the 96th Test Wing in 2012, assuming the mission of the former Air Armament Center. Today, the 96th Test Wing is the U.S. Air Force's principal test and evaluation unit for air-delivered weapons, navigation and guidance systems, and command and control systems. The wing operates extensive test ranges and facilities, supporting the development and fielding of advanced weaponry and technology for the Department of Defense.