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July 1, 2022
Vap assumes 804th Test Group command

“Sir, I assume command.”With those four words, Col. Jason Vap took the reins of the 804th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, during a Change of Command ceremony June 21 in the Aircraft Test Support Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.Col. Randel Gordon, who took command of the AEDC
June 30, 2022
AEDC Spark Tank: Engineers study control system method for possible implementation

The pursuit of better results sometimes requires a fresh approach.Research is now underway to determine whether a control system method used in various industries but not yet implemented within Arnold Engineering Development Complex will offer better performance than the method currently used within
June 23, 2022
Gordon takes AEDC command

Col. Randel J. Gordon assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex as the 32nd commander during a Change of Command ceremony June 16 in the Aircraft Test Support Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, Air Force Test Center commander, presided over the ceremony
May 24, 2022
AEDC Spark Tank: Program helps schedulers constrain resource conflicts

High-pressure air is considered a precious commodity at Arnold Air Force Base.This asset is necessary for much of the testing that occurs at Arnold, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Optimizing use of the limited high-pressure air, or HPA, resource is of the utmost importance,
May 13, 2022
Former AEDC commander passes

Former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander retired Maj. Gen. Robert W. Chedister passed away May 2 at the age of 72.Chedister assumed command of AEDC in January 1997. He served in this capacity until July 1998 when he assumed duties as the Air Force program executive officer for airlift
April 29, 2022
Alabama JROTC cadets visit Arnold Air Force Base

Cadets from the Air Force Junior ROTC and Space Force Junior ROTC programs at Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Alabama, pause for a photo during their visit at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, April 13, 2022. Pictured with the cadets are, at
April 27, 2022
Trees, caves around Arnold AFB home to variety of bat species

Nine species of bats are known to occur at Arnold Air Force Base.They range in size from the tiny tricolored bat, weighing only 4 to 8 grams, to the hoary bat weighing in at 25 grams. Regardless of their size, however, all of these bats eat insects. Their appetite for insects benefits everyone from
April 25, 2022
Arnold AFB teams with area school systems to boost craft internship program

The craft internship program in place at Arnold Air Force Base has already exhibited some success.Over the past six years, several interns were brought onboard through the initiative. All of these individuals are still currently employed at Arnold AFB, headquarters of the Arnold Engineering
April 10, 2022
Arnold AFB emergency dispatchers play significant role in protecting lives, property

It could be the worst day of someone’s life.The probability that someone calling to report an emergency and request assistance could be experiencing enormous levels of stress and chaos isn’t lost on the Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services dispatchers.Members of this team are conscious
April 1, 2022
AEDC supporting Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program across the complex

As the complex continues to support the Minuteman III program with aging and surveillance testing of stage II and III motors, Team AEDC has begun providing test and evaluation support for the next-generation nuclear deterrent, the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent.

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