https://www.arnold.af.mil Arnold Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:19:07 GMT Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:50:08 GMT https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4432180/arnold-afb-honorary-commander-winston-brooks-reflects-on-experience/ The call went out in June 2023. Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership offered to peel<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/12/2003898229/300/300/0/260112-F-F3405-1004.JPG' alt='Winston Brooks, director of economic and entrepreneurship for Chattanooga, right, receives his Honorary Commander lapel pin from then-804th Test Support Squadron director Joshua Meeks during the March 8, 2024, ceremony at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., to induct the first class of Arnold AFB Honorary Commanders. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:19:07 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4432180/arnold-afb-honorary-commander-winston-brooks-reflects-on-experience/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4432137/arnold-afb-bcits-team-completes-phone-system-upgrade/ The Base Communications and Information Technology Services contractor at Arnold Air Force Base was<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/12/2003898222/300/300/0/250919-F-IL571-1035.JPG' alt='Drew Savelle, telecommunications technician for the Base Communications and Information Technology contractor at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., works Sept. 19, 2025, on the digital phone switch network installed as part of a telecommunications upgrade. Along with the new network, new Voice over Internet Protocol phones were deployed to users across Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:06:38 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4432137/arnold-afb-bcits-team-completes-phone-system-upgrade/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4429672/aedc-welcomes-students-for-annual-engineer-for-a-day-experience/ ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Area high school students were given an inside look at the world of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/10/2003896898/300/300/0/260225-F-FU327-1034.JPG' alt='Twenty-three high school students from neighboring high schools participated in the 2026 Engineer-For-A-Day program at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Feb. 25, 2026. This year’s event took place Feb. 24-26 with events that included a Student Design Competition, Engineer-For- A-Day Program and an Engineers Week Banquet. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Keith Thornburgh)' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:21:52 GMT Kali Bradford https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4429672/aedc-welcomes-students-for-annual-engineer-for-a-day-experience/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4428646/preparing-for-the-unexpected/ It's a topic no one likes to think about, but preparing for a time when you might be unable to make<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/09/2003896186/300/300/0/260227-F-F3405-1001.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amiah Tindal, then a 15th Wing Judge Advocate civil law paralegal, notarizes a document during Legal Assistance Readiness Week at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 1, 2025. The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team is providing guidance to help members of Team AEDC prepare in the event of the unexpected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caroline Strickland)' /> <br /> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:29:00 GMT Katlyn Taylor https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4428646/preparing-for-the-unexpected/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4416849/aedc-honors-annual-award-winners/ Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership honored military and civilian government team<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/26/2003881125/300/300/0/260220-F-FU327-3225.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Christopher Bradbury, Command Chief Executive, accepts the award for Airman of the Year from Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell during the AEDC Annual Awards ceremony Feb. 20, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. Also pictured is Chief Master Sgt. Evan McCoy and AEDC Deputy Director Kevin Muckerheide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)' /> <br /> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:49:00 GMT AEDC Public Affairs https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4416849/aedc-honors-annual-award-winners/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4416329/former-aedc-commander-michael-heil-passes/ Former Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Michael Heil passed away on Feb. 9 at<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/26/2003880847/300/300/0/260225-F-F3405-1001.JPG' alt='Retired Air Force Col. Michael Heil passed away on Feb. 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Heil served as commander of Arnold Engineering Development Complex from 1998 to 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:49:47 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4416329/former-aedc-commander-michael-heil-passes/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4413554/aedc-celebrates-75th-anniversary-this-year/ “The scientists who work here will explore what lies on the other side of the speed of sound.”Before<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/24/2003879979/300/300/0/260122-F-LT546-1001.JPG' alt='Arnold Engineering Development Complex will mark its 75th anniversary this year with a public event on June 27 at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. The complex was dedicated on June 25, 1951, by then-President Harry Truman in honor of Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)' /> <br /> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4413554/aedc-celebrates-75th-anniversary-this-year/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4413225/dont-go-breaking-your-heart/ February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to focus on cardiovascular health. Heart disease is<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/24/2003879796/300/300/0/260223-F-LT546-1001.JPG' alt='February is American Heart Month. The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team is encouraging AEDC personnel to take steps to improve heart health. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:43:13 GMT Katlyn Taylor https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4413225/dont-go-breaking-your-heart/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4413120/suzanne-mitchell-comments-on-time-as-arnold-afb-honorary-commander/ The call went out in June 2023. Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership offered to peel<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/24/2003879760/300/300/0/260112-F-F3405-1002.JPG' alt='Suzanne Mitchell, director of Career and Technical Education for the Franklin County School District, right, receives her Honorary Commander lapel pin from then-717th Test Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Ryne Roady during the March 8, 2024, ceremony at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., to induct the first class of Arnold AFB Honorary Commanders. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:44:29 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4413120/suzanne-mitchell-comments-on-time-as-arnold-afb-honorary-commander/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405704/important-information-about-your-drinking-water/ On Feb. 4, the AEDC Water Plant received a notice for violating a federal drinking water standard. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, you as a customer have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what was done to correct this situation.<br/> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:09:49 GMT Tech. Sgt. Gregory Rollings https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405704/important-information-about-your-drinking-water/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405682/changes-coming-to-arnold-afb-cargo-shipment-process/ Changes to the outbound cargo shipment process at Arnold Air Force base are on the way.The<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/12/2003875155/300/300/0/260209-F-FU327-3064.JPG' alt='Storekeepers Marco Moyers, left, and Jason Thompson prepare cargo for shipment February 9, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The Transportation Management Office at Arnold will soon move away from a manual pen-and-paper method to an automated process for government cargo shipped from the installation. Any shipment that must go through the government transportation system will be affected by the change. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:49:00 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405682/changes-coming-to-arnold-afb-cargo-shipment-process/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405206/annual-prescribed-burn-season-nears-at-arnold-afb/ From forests to grasslands, the ecosystems at Arnold Air Force Base have adapted to and, in some<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/12/2003874969/300/300/0/260209-F-F3405-1004.JPG' alt='The forest floor burns on acreage surrounding Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., during a March 26, 2025, prescribed burn operation. The Arnold AFB Natural Resources team is set to begin prescribed burns later this month and continue throughout March. Prescribed fire allows land managers to alter and improve the native ecosystems without utilizing more costly methods such as mulching, mowing and herbicide applications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:32:48 GMT Pentagon News https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405206/annual-prescribed-burn-season-nears-at-arnold-afb/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4404529/arnold-afb-gears-up-to-participate-in-annual-engineers-week-inspiring-the-next/ Students from area high schools will soon get an inside look at the engineering profession as the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Mar/12/2003665724/300/300/0/250307-F-FU327-1021.JPG' alt='Col. Grant A. Mizell, commander of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, welcomes students for the annual Engineer-For- A- Day Event at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., March 7, 2025. The students were then given a brief overview of AEDC from Ed Tucker, Senior Technical Director and heard from a panel of base engineers where they were also able to ask questions about the engineering field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)' /> <br /> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:49:00 GMT Kali Bradford https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4404529/arnold-afb-gears-up-to-participate-in-annual-engineers-week-inspiring-the-next/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4402647/catherine-stephens-shares-thoughts-on-time-as-arnold-afb-honorary-commander/ The call went out in June 2023. Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership offered to peel<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/10/2003873930/300/300/0/260112-F-F3405-1005.JPG' alt='Catherine Stephens, Ph.D., superintendent of Tullahoma City Schools, right, shakes hands with then-716th Test Squadron Commander Lt. Col. James Gresham after receiving her Honorary Commander lapel pin during the March 8, 2024, ceremony at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., to induct the first class of Arnold AFB Honorary Commanders. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:26:00 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4402647/catherine-stephens-shares-thoughts-on-time-as-arnold-afb-honorary-commander/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4401693/driven-by-determination-arnold-afb-employee-finishes-fall-creek-falls-100-mile/ Sometimes the only way to discover what you’re capable of is to simply just start moving and see how<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/09/2003873535/300/300/0/260129-F-F3405-1001.JPG' alt='Arnold Air Force Base employee Ashley Rose-Nalin accomplished a running milestone for herself in completing the Fall Creek Falls 100-mile race. She completed the race in 29 hours and 29 minutes. The annual race took place on Nov. 22-23, 2025, at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tenn. (Courtesy Photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:38:26 GMT Kali Bradford https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4401693/driven-by-determination-arnold-afb-employee-finishes-fall-creek-falls-100-mile/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4390360/arnold-afb-honorary-commander-hope-nunley-shares-insights/ The call went out in June 2023. Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership offered to peel<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/27/2003866579/300/300/0/260112-F-F3405-1003.JPG' alt='Hope Nunley, executive director of the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce, right, receives her Honorary Commander lapel pin from Test Support Division Commander Col. Eric Withrow during the March 8, 2024, ceremony at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., to induct the first class of Arnold AFB Honorary Commanders. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)' /> <br /> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:45:25 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4390360/arnold-afb-honorary-commander-hope-nunley-shares-insights/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4389463/arnold-afb-partners-with-american-red-cross-for-upcoming-blood-drive/ The Medical Aid Station at Arnold Air Force Base along with the American Red Cross will host a blood<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/26/2003865112/300/300/0/260112-F-F3405-2001.JPG' alt='Medical Aid Station at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., along with the American Red Cross will host a blood drive Thursday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 125 of Building 100. (Courtesy graphic)' /> <br /> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:52:47 GMT Pentagon News https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4389463/arnold-afb-partners-with-american-red-cross-for-upcoming-blood-drive/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4385620/arnold-afb-economic-impact-exceeds-1-billion-in-fiscal-year-2025/ Arnold Air Force Base had an economic impact of $1.2 billion in the 2025 fiscal year.Arnold AFB<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/22/2003859130/300/300/0/260119-F-LT546-1001.JPG' alt='The economic impact of Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee was $1.2 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Local areas around Arnold were impacted through payroll, secondary jobs created through local spending, and other expenditures for supplies, utilities, professional and technical services, and the spin-off impact of those purchases. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)' /> <br /> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:24:06 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4385620/arnold-afb-economic-impact-exceeds-1-billion-in-fiscal-year-2025/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4380645/scott-ladd-discusses-stint-as-arnold-afb-honorary-commander/ The call went out in June 2023. Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership offered to peel<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/15/2003857034/300/300/0/260112-F-F3405-1001.JPG' alt='Scott Ladd, owner of Patriot Construction and Consulting, right, receives his Honorary Commander lapel pin from then-Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Randal Gordon during the March 8, 2024, ceremony at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., to induct the first class of Arnold AFB Honorary Commanders. Arnold AFB is the headquarters of AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)' /> <br /> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:21:24 GMT Brad Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4380645/scott-ladd-discusses-stint-as-arnold-afb-honorary-commander/ https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4377498/workplace-wellness/ Uncertainty, isolation, loneliness and stress can increase mental health challenges and can be<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/13/2003856098/300/300/0/260113-O-F3405-1002.JPG' alt='The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team is encouraging fellow team members across the AEDC workforce to be aware of workplace stress and to prioritize mental and emotional well-being. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration graphic)' /> <br /> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:03:31 GMT Katlyn Taylor https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4377498/workplace-wellness/