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F135 returns to Arnold for testing in Sea Level facility

A scope sits below an F135 engine ready to be used by a technician to inspect interior elements of the engine in an Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility test cell at Arnold Air Force Base between test runs. The F135 is undergoing Accelerated Mission Testing in the AEDC facility and is used to power the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

F135 returns to Arnold for testing in Sea Level facility

An F135 engine sits in an Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Engine Test Facility (ETF) test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee between test runs. The F135 is undergoing Accelerated Mission Testing in the AEDC facility and is used to power the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

F135 returns to Arnold for testing in Sea Level facility

Scott Degenhardt, an instrument technician, uses a multimeter while checking equipment in an Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility test cell at Arnold Air Force Base between test runs of an F135 engine. The F135 is undergoing Accelerated Mission Testing in the AEDC facility and is used to power the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)(This image was altered by obscuring a badge for security purposes)

Madden promoted to captain

Lt. Col. Lane Haubelt, Arnold Engineering Development Complex Aeropropulsion director, administers the oath of office to newly-promoted Capt. Karlie Madden during a promotion ceremony Dec. 11 in an Arnold Engineering Development Complex test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

Customer-focused problem-solving earns Tunnel 9 team recognition

191218-F-GB367-0001: Test team members at AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, who were recently recognized for their outstanding customer satisfaction gather together for a group photo. The team discovered a missing test article component and facilitated the fabrication of this component to ensure a customer’s test could be completed without delay. Pictured from left are Bill Betz, Will Vodra, Cameron Butcher, John Lafferty, Dan Lewis, Alex Ratushny and Bernie Kefauver. (U.S. Air Force photo by A.J. Spicer)

Videos to showcase capabilities of AEDC organizations

David Wright, who works in Public Affairs, shoots video at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

FIRST® LEGO® League teams sponsored by Arnold STEM compete in regional qualifying tournament

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty presents an award to members of Salem Elementary School’s FIRST® LEGO® League team, the Salem Saint Brainerds, for winning first place in the Innovation Project during a regional qualifying tournament in December at Coffee County Middle School. (Courtesy photo)

FIRST® LEGO® League teams sponsored by Arnold STEM compete in regional qualifying tournament

Hypersonic Narwhals team members Karina and Kolleen Roessig, at right, pay close attention as 2nd Lt. Kodjovi Klikan, pictured second from left, an Arnold Engineering Development Complex team member at Arnold Air Force Base, reviews the score with a fellow referee at the regional qualifying tournament at Coffee County Middle School in December. Erin Geraghty and Felicia Goins, the other members of the Hypersonic Narwhals, look on. (Courtesy photo)

FIRST® LEGO® League teams sponsored by Arnold STEM compete in regional qualifying tournament

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, pictured back left, presents Hypersonic Narwhals team members and Coach Kristeen Roessig, right, with the Champions Award following a FIRST® LEGO® League regional qualifying tournament in December at Coffee County Middle School. (Courtesy photo)

AEDC T-3 engine test cell receives upgrades for future tests

Dakota Aaron, right, an eSTARR hardware engineer, and Calvin Davis, an instrumentation, data and controls engineer, check the new network switch and data source computers in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility T-3 test cell data conditioning room at Arnold Air Force Base, Dec. 3. The network switch and data source computers are part of upgrades to the test cell, including the new digital voltage scanners at the right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

AEDC T-3 engine test cell receives upgrades for future tests

New Digital Temperature Scanners were installed in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility T-3 test cell as part of upgrades to the test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Dec. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

Contracting officer at Arnold Air Force Base receives 2019 AFTC Annual Award

Christopher Fanning

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 Facility 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. 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.