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AEDC announces 70th anniversary open house

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)

Collaborative Small Diameter Bombs (CSDBs) are launched from the wing of an F-16 fighter from the Air Force Test Center’s 96th Test Wing at Eglin AFB. Four of the bombs were dropped during the second flight demonstration of the Air Force Golden Horde Vanguard on February 19th. (Courtesy photo)

Kangas hopes STEM outreach buds greater interest among area students

Heather Kangas, 704th Test Group K-12 STEM Outreach coordinator, discusses how to create an online journal while leading a Virtual Summer Camp course in 2020. In her role, Kangas works to introduce elementary, middle and high school students in the Alamogordo Public Schools system to science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, concepts and guides them through projects they complete themselves. The 704th at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., is a unit of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. (Courtesy photo)

Wildflowers bloom at Arnold AFB

A patch of spring beauty wildflowers bloom at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., March 22, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

Cadets get a closer look at possible future during Arnold AFB visit

Capt. Michael Herbert, a test manager in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Aerodynamics Test Branch at Arnold Air Force Base, center, leads cadets with Air Force ROTC Detachment 290 from the University of Kentucky on a tour of AEDC Propulsion Wind Tunnel facilities at Arnold, March 19, 2021. The cadets visited Arnold last month to complete required Professional Development Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

National Welding Month: Welders play vital role in AEDC mission

Pipefitter Billy Joe Emberton places tack welds before completely welding a flange onto a section of pipe, March 4, 2021, at the Model Shop at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. April is National Welding Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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.

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.