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Nov. 19, 2021
Intern with 586th FLTS creates tool pilots can use during flight

This summer, Jacob Moreno, a senior at the University of Texas at El Paso, spent his time as an intern with the 586th Flight Test Squadron, or FLTS. In the spirit of innovation and accelerating change, Moreno coded a program that automatically deciphers airspace data into a graphical format that
Oct. 28, 2021
846th Test Squadron qualifies vital new ejection system for Air Force’s new trainer jet

Since the Air Force announced its intent to replace the T-38C Talon with the T-7A Red Hawk, various aspects of the successor have been studied to prepare the trainer jet for its imminent deployment.The examination of a critical component of the T-7A is underway at the Holloman High Speed Test Track
Oct. 8, 2021
Modernization effort underway to keep Holloman High Speed Test Track on the rails

To ensure the Holloman High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, continues its record-setting ways and serves as a hub for testing to enhance pilot safety and hypersonic systems development for decades to come, 846th Test Squadron personnel are exploring the modernization of the
Aug. 16, 2021
Airmen recognized for lifesaving action

It’s possible for the Air Force core value of “Service before self” to take on different meanings depending on the individual or situation.The tenet calls for Airmen to place their professional duties over personal desires. This principle may be interpreted as the willingness of an individual to
June 21, 2021
AEDC expands footprint from coast-to-coast over past 24 years

Since Arnold Engineering Development Center, now Complex, was dedicated in 1951 in middle Tennessee, the organization has grown to include many units, spanning the country from Maryland to California with many points in between. Most of the units and organizations were formed prior to joining AEDC
May 3, 2021
AEDC supporting Golden Horde testing

The 586th Flight Test Squadron, Detachment 1, a unit of the 704th Test Group of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, is currently supporting one of the Air Force Vanguard programs – Golden Horde.Vanguards, part of the Air Force 2030 Science and Technology Strategy, are focused on advancing
Jan. 18, 2021
586th FLTS accomplishes Air Force first in development of Kubernetes

The 586th Flight Test Squadron, 704th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has taken Kubernetes supersonic.During a flight test Dec. 11, a pilot and flight test engineer with the 586th “Roadrunners” flew a T-38 Talon with operational flight program, or OFP, software utilizing the
Oct. 19, 2020
846th Test Squadron prepares Holloman High Speed Test Track for upcoming hypersonic missions

In preparation for an increased demand of its services over the next decade, including work slated to begin next year, the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, is working to get its hypersonic sled testing program up to speed.To accomplish upcoming testing, the 846 TS, which
Sept. 8, 2020
704 TG welcomes new leaders

The 704th Test Group of Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has welcomed an influx of new leadership to its ranks.Serving as the new technical director for the test group is James Keith. Lieutenant Colonels Alex Wolfard, Paul Dolce and John Wisecup each assumed command of a squadron within
Aug. 3, 2020
Wees assumes command of AEDC 704th Test Group

Col. Darren P. Wees was already quite familiar with Holloman Air Force Base.He spent perhaps more time at the New Mexico installation than any of his other temporary assignments. Wees, however, had never been stationed at Holloman – until now.On July 1, Wees officially assumed command of the 704th

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