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May 16, 2022
U.S. Operational Test Team Completes High-Tempo, Joint Testing on F-35

The U.S. Operational Test Team (UOTT) conducted four large-scale, joint F-35 test events in four weeks, rapidly validating a series new F-35 capabilities. The joint team of Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Guardians used 32 aircraft and more than 500,000 pounds of airborne fuel to complete the
Dec. 6, 2021
AFOTEC Det. 5, Edwards FES personnel work together to save teammate’s life

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Detachment 5, commander, Col. Glenn Rineheart, presented coins and offered his personal gratitude to the personnel he credits for saving the life of one of his civilian Airmen at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Dec. 3.
Nov. 4, 2021
Hoyt named NDIA Air Force Tester of the Year

Maj. Phillip Hoyt, a former Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center test director, has been awarded the 2020 National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Air Force Tester of the Year Award. The award recognizes Hoyt for his leadership of multiple test agencies in developing and executing
Nov. 2, 2021
UOTT Changes Leadership, Continues Joint F-35 Testing

The U.S. Operational Test Team welcomed its first commanding officer. The UOTT is a joint team of Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy personnel that performs operational test and evaluation on the F-35.

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