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Sept. 9, 2021
53rd Wing WSEP incorporates NucWSEP, enhances readiness for real world operations

The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group hosted air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons system evaluations at Hill Air Force Base from Aug. 16-27. The Weapons System Evaluation Program tests maintenance, aircrew, and weapons Airmen by evaluating the reliability and maintainability of aircraft weapons systems.
Aug. 16, 2021
Hill AFB hosting weapons evaluations over the next two weeks

Communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base may notice an increase in flying over the next two weeks as the Air Force conducts joint weapons system evaluations here. From Aug. 16-27 F-16s from Aviano Air Base, Italy, and F-35As from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., will be stationed at Hill for WSEP
Aug. 29, 2018
Hill F-35s complete intensive weapons evaluation

The 388th and 419th Fighter Wings recently completed two exercises over three weeks here known as Combat Hammer and Combat Archer from Aug. 6-24 as part of the Air Force’s annual Weapons System Evaluation Program.
Aug. 4, 2017
F-35A to fly during WSEP; 388th MXS Munitions Flight builds bombs for evaluations

Hill AFB and the Utah Test and Training Range will host fighter and bomber aircraft performing weapons evaluations Aug. 7-18.
Aug. 19, 2016
Hill AFB, UTTR combat exercises conclude

Military exercises Combat Hammer and Combat Archer ended August 18 at Hill AFB and the Utah Test and Training Range.

53rd Wing WSEP incorporates NucWSEP, enhances readiness for real world operations