49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

Lt. Col. Joseph McKenna, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, speaks to guests during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 2, 2017. The ceremony was held to celebrate the 100th birthday of the 49th TES, and to provide a historical overview of the unit’s missions and accomplishments over the century. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airmen Mozer O. Da Cunha)

49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

A locked time capsule at the 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron is ready to be opened at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 2, 2017. The capsule was created and put together by members of the 49th TES on Aug. 9, 2007, with instructions to be opened on its 100th birthday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airmen Mozer O. Da Cunha)

49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

Senior Airman Donald Harris, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron aviation resource management (left) and Lt. Col. Joseph McKenna, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander (right) unveil a monument during the squadron’s centennial celebration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 2, 2017. As the youngest member of the squadron, Harris was chosen by the commander to assist with the unveiling of the monument. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airmen Mozer O. Da Cunha)

49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

Members of the 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron, both past and present pose for a group photo during the squadron’s centennial celebration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 2, 2017. Formed at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas on Aug. 6, 1917, The 49th Aero Squadron was re-designated multiple as the 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron on July 1, 1992. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airmen Mozer O. Da Cunha)

49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

Members of the 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron, both past and present applaud during the unveiling of a monument celebrating the squadron’s 100th anniversary at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 2, 2017. The squadron’s main focus is on the B-52 Stratofortress with additional testing being conducted on the B-1 and B-2. Additionally, in its 100 years in service, the squadron also performed test on other bombers such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Superfortress, B-29 Superfortress and others. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airmen Mozer O. Da Cunha)

49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

A time capsule honoring the 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron is displayed at the Petroleum Club in Shreveport, La., Aug. 5, 2017. The capsule was created and put together by members of the 49th TES on Aug. 9, 2007, with instructions to be opened on its 100th birthday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Curt Beach)

49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

Airmen with the 49th Test and Evaluations Squadron look at he contents of a time capsule at the Petroleum Club in Shreveport, La., Aug. 5, 2017. The capsule was created was created and put together by members of the 49th TES on Aug. 9, 2007, with instructions to be opened on its 100th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Curt Beach)

49th TES Celebrates 100 year of Excellence

Published Aug. 16, 2017
By Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Lt. Col. Joseph McKenna, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander, speaks to guests during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 2, 2017. The ceremony was held to celebrate the 100th birthday of the 49th TES, and to provide a historical overview of the unit’s missions and accomplishments over the century. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airmen Mozer O. Da Cunha)