Arnold AFB’s AFSA chapter hosts annual bike-a-thon

Riders, AFSA volunteers and supporters listen as AEDC Commander Col. Michael Panarisi, who also participated in the bike-a-thon, gives a ‘pep’ talk to all those taking part in the fundraising event before they begin their journey from the base Fitness Center.

Arnold AFB’s AFSA chapter hosts annual bike-a-thon

Maj. Paul Gunn, formerly one of two chaplains at AEDC, is now stationed at Dobbins AFB, Ga. He has participated in AFSA-hosted bike-a-thon from its inception in 2009. He said the fundraiser has special significance to him since it honors his late father-in-law, Tech Sgt. Gene Jobe, a 21-year career Air Force member and lifetime members of the AFSA.

‘Lessons learned’ event provides opportunity to share ideas

AEDC’s Peter Montgomery, who was the moderator for “lessons learned during a career in aerospace,” which was held at UTSI, looks on as AEDC Chief Technologist Dr. Ed Kraft answers a question from a member of the audience. To Dr. Kraft’s left are Steve Pearson, ATA deputy general manager and Don Sauvageau, ATK space systems director of advanced space programs, and to his right are Dr. David Elrod, ATA general manager, and Lowell Keel, former ATK vice president for X-programs and X-43 program manager. (Photo by Rick Goodfriend)

Video shoot

The F-15 Eagle static display aircraft at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., was used as part of a music video shoot for Country musician Marty Falle Aug. 14. The video for the song "Fly me Back" will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, which serves severely wounded service members. (AF photo by Darbie Sizemore)

Education fair brings new opportunities to work force

While attending the third annual AEDC education fair July 15, Suzanne Luthi, head of the tuitions assistance program, spoke with a representative from Waldorf College and pick up some reference materials to pass along to employees who were unable to attend.

Scale-tipping 44,000 hp motor returns to AEDC

ATA employees use the mobile crane to lower the E311 motor onto the custom-built AEDC trailer. In the foreground are Rigger Jack Murdock, Rigging and Crane Supervisor Windy Cunningham, Truck Driver Jeff Youngblood, Rigger Stacey Parker and Rigger Wayne Brown. (Photo by Rick Goodfriend)