85th Test and Evaluation Squadron
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 85th Squadron F-16D Fighting Falcon over the northwest Florida coastline during an evaluation mission in 2004[a] | |
| Active | 1942–1947; 1952–1959; 1971–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Weapon system testing and evaluation |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Eglin Air Force Base, Florida |
| Nickname(s) | Flying Skulls (World War II)[1] |
| Motto(s) | The Globe's Greatest (1953–1959) |
| Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations[2] |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[2] |
| Insignia | |
| 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron emblem[b][2] |  |
| 85 Fighter-Interceptor Sq emblem[c][3] |  |
| 85th Fighter Squadron emblem[1][d][2] |  |
The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron is part of the 53d Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. It conducts testing and evaluation for the F-15 Eagle, F-15E Strike Eagle, and F-16 Fighting Falcon airframes.
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