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Power Control team hosts chili sale to raise money for area foster children

Personnel at Arnold Air Force Base enjoy some good food for a good cause during a chili sale held as part of the “International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Kids for Christmas” fundraiser, which raises money to purchase Christmas gifts for area foster children. The Nov. 2 event, held at the Arnold AFB Power Control building, was widely attended by those on base. (U.S. Air Force photos by Bradley Hicks) (Image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes)

Power Control team hosts chili sale to raise money for area foster children

2018 marks golden anniversary of AEDC 4-foot transonic wind tunnel

Marine Corps Harrier Jump Jet store separation tests were conducted in 1981 in the 4-foot transonic wind tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base. By testing separation of rockets, bombs, and fuel tanks (stores) on model aircraft in wind tunnels at AEDC information can be gained to qualify the weapon/aircraft configuration. This saves flight testing and sometimes aircraft and crews as stores released in some configuration/flight conditions can be forced by aerodynamic pressures back to the host aircraft causing damage or loss of the aircraft. (AEDC photo)

2018 marks golden anniversary of AEDC 4-foot transonic wind tunnel

Engineer David Anderson inspect the 1/20-scale model of an F-15E Strike Eagle Aircraft and a sting-mounted Small Diameter Bomb during a break in the ongoing store separation test for the weapon’s development phase trials in the 4-foot transonic wind tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Goodfriend)

Area students, Arnold team members learn how to “Be a Bat Hero”

Leslie Hay, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist at Arnold, along with Sarah Harrison, USFWS Tennessee Field Office biologist, and Shannon Allen, chief of National Environmental Policy Act, Natural and Cultural Resources, join Arnold Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics director Olga Oakley to provide a “Celebration of Bats” to a group of homeschooled students recently visiting the Hands-On Science Center. This presentation was part of an outreach effort during the 2018 International Bat Week. (Courtesy photo)

Area students, Arnold team members learn how to “Be a Bat Hero”

As part of an outreach effort during International Bat Week held Oct. 24-31, Leslie Hay, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service liaison at Arnold Air Force Base, hands out informational packets at Café 100 in the Administration and Engineering Building on Oct. 31. Pictured is Hay, right, with Maurice May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Goodfriend)

Area students, Arnold team members learn how to “Be a Bat Hero”

Leslie Hay, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service liaison at Arnold Air Force Base, shares information with Arnold team members during International Bat Week by setting up a display at Café 100 in the Administration and Engineering Building on Oct. 31. Pictured is Hay, left, speaking with Troy Smiddy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Goodfriend)

HVAC crew works to ensure comfort across Arnold Air Force Base

Arnold Air Force Base HVAC technicians Kevin Hill, left, and Ryan Benedict service a compressor for HVAC unit controls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)

Terry Rader, an HVAC technician at Arnold Air Force Base, removes oil from a small compressor. This is among a number of responsibilities of the HVAC crew at Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks) (This image was manipulated by obscuring badges for security purposes)

HVAC crew works to ensure comfort across Arnold Air Force Base

Terry Rader, an HVAC technician at Arnold Air Force Base, removes oil from a small compressor. The refrigerant was previously removed from the compressors, and the oil is removed to render them unusable for future service. This is among a number of responsibilities of the HVAC crew at Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks) (This image was manipulated by obscuring badges for security purposes)

HVAC crew works to ensure comfort across Arnold Air Force Base

Duane Meadows, lead HVAC technician at Arnold Air Force Base, checks on an HVAC unit located outside of the Base Civil Engineering Building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)

HVAC crew works to ensure comfort across Arnold Air Force Base

HVAC technicians James Kirksey, left, and Michael Gray perform general maintenance and repair to an HVAC unit outside of Building 1433 at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)

AEDC News

About AEDC

Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource. View AEDC's fact sheet. View the symbolism behind our shield, shown above. View/Read AEDC's Test Facility Guide.

Our Mission: Conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground and flight test.

Our Vision: Be the Nation’s best value test and analysis source for aerospace and defense systems.

ID/CAC/Visitor Badge

The Arnold AFB Visitors' Center is the single point of service for issuance of identification media to include Common Access Cards (CAC), military (including Guard, Reserve or Retiree) and family member ID Cards. The center also produces access badges/cards for entry to AEDC/Arnold AFB.

The Visitors' Control Center and DEERS office operates from 6:30am until 3:30pm (0630-1530) Monday through Friday. To ensure availability of required services please call (931) 454-5453.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is such an important part of giving back to the community. Below are volunteer opportunities and resources available to base personnel.

Commander's Action Line

The Commander's Action Line is an integral part of the base feedback network. Always use the proper chain of command to address your concerns; if you are not satisfied with the response or you are unable to resolve the problem or concern, call the Action Line at (931) 454-6000. You may also submit an Action Line ONLY after the member has attempted to make resolution through the appropriate chain through the AEDC Intranet home page.