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Steve Barnes, a Café 100 employee, serves customers, Sept. 9, 2021, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The dining facility reopened after a months-long renovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

AFMC We Need program facilitates Café 100 renovation

In fall of 2019, AEDC team members from various offices take part in a tabletop exercise in the Emergency Operations Center at Arnold Air Force Base. Frequent exercises, organized and overseen by the AEDC Office of Emergency Management, are held to help prepare EOC team members should a natural or man-made disaster affect the base. (U.S. Air Force photo) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes.)

AEDC Emergency Management at Arnold AFB critical in keeping base, workforce safe

Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Cirricione, the new Senior Enlisted Leader of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, sits at her desk at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

Chief Master Sgt. Cirricione undertakes role as AEDC senior enlisted leader

Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, commander, Air Force Test Center, is greeted by Brian Stacy, action officer, and AEDC leadership upon his arrival at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., June 30, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

AFTC Commander stops in at Arnold AFB to say thanks, farewell

AEDC News

About AEDC

AEDC shield Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) operates more than 68 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in eight 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/Read AEDC's Test Capability Guide.

Our Mission: To prove the superiority of systems required to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy.

Our Vision: Second to none!

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 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (0630-1700) Monday through Friday.

Link: ID Card Office Locator & Appointments

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.