Arnold Air Force Base News https://www.arnold.af.mil Arnold Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:49:00 GMT Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:52:44 GMT Arnold AFB celebrates Air Force 75th birthday https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3178520/arnold-afb-celebrates-air-force-75th-birthday/ Col. Randel Gordon, commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, jokes with the younger<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Oct/04/2003090421/300/300/0/220916-F-KN521-0049.JPG' alt='Airman pointing while speaking' /> <br /> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:49:00 GMT Jill Pickett https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3178520/arnold-afb-celebrates-air-force-75th-birthday/ Top Stories AEDC Spark Tank 2023 kicks off Oct. 1 https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3175627/aedc-spark-tank-2023-kicks-off-oct-1/ Building off the success of this year’s AEDC Spark Tank program, AEDC personnel are once again being<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/May/24/2003004462/300/300/0/220127-F-LT546-0001.PNG' alt='AEDC Spark Tank logo (Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)' /> <br /> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:11:06 GMT Deidre Moon https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3175627/aedc-spark-tank-2023-kicks-off-oct-1/ Top Stories Rice inducted into Senior Non-Commissioned Officer tier https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3175098/rice-inducted-into-senior-non-commissioned-officer-tier/ Master Sgt. Ida Rice, center, is inducted into the senior non-commissioned officer tier during an<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/29/2003088122/300/300/0/220908-F-F3405-0012.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Ida Rice, center, is inducted into the senior non-commissioned officer tier during an Aug. 26, 2022, ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Rice, a member of the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman, was selected to master sergeant in November 2021. The top three ranks of the enlisted force structure are chief master sergeant, senior master sergeant and master sergeant. Within this tier, personnel transition from craftsmen and supervisors to leadership and managerial positions. The purpose of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony is to formally recognize Airmen as they transition from the non-commissioned officer tier to the senior non-commissioned officer tier and to afford leadership, peers and family the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishment. The mission of the 846 TS is to plan and execute world-class rocket sled tests enabling weapon system development in support of the warfighter. The squadron is part of the 704th Test Group at Holloman, a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. Pictured with Rice are Col. Justin Spears, commander, 49th Wing, Holloman AFB, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Martin, command chief, 49th Wing. (Courtesy photos)' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:03:19 GMT Bradley Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3175098/rice-inducted-into-senior-non-commissioned-officer-tier/ AFTC kicks off new digital engineering efforts https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3174558/aftc-kicks-off-new-digital-engineering-efforts/ Hot off the publication of its Digital Modernization Strategy, The Air Force Test Center kicked-off three digital-engineering efforts to provide on-ramps for the Air Force’s evolving digital-engineering technology ecosystem.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jun/08/2003087686/300/300/0/210608-F-F3963-1011.JPG' alt='digital airman graphic' /> <br /> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:29:00 GMT Air Force Test Center Public Affairs https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3174558/aftc-kicks-off-new-digital-engineering-efforts/ Caution urged as peak deer-vehicle collision season returns https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3173041/caution-urged-as-peak-deer-vehicle-collision-season-returns/ The National Highway Safety Administration states that there are approximately 1.5 million<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/28/2003086787/300/300/0/220907-F-F3405-0003.JPG' alt='Motorists traveling on and around Arnold Air Force Base should always assume they are driving through deer habitat but, based on the geospatial probability analysis represented in this map, there appear to be areas at Arnold where deer-vehicle collisions are more concentrated and pose a higher risk. (Graphic contributed)' /> <br /> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:49:50 GMT John Lamb https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3173041/caution-urged-as-peak-deer-vehicle-collision-season-returns/ Arnold FES participates in Manchester Preparedness Day https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3169888/arnold-fes-participates-in-manchester-preparedness-day/ Joshua McDonald, 5, tries on a firefighter's helmet as his mother takes a photo of him and George<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/26/2003084996/300/300/0/220917-F-KN521-0018.JPG' alt='Young boy tries on firefighter helmet as a firefighter and his mother watch' /> <br /> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:27:29 GMT Jill Pickett https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3169888/arnold-fes-participates-in-manchester-preparedness-day/ Top Stories Arnold Community Council recognizes AEDC first responders https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3168417/arnold-community-council-recognizes-aedc-first-responders/ Kenneth Sullivan, center, Arnold Community Council president, presents Sgt. Andy Schwegler, a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/23/2003083802/300/300/0/220913-F-KN521-0019.JPG' alt='Man presenting plaque to police officer, with another man also pictured.' /> <br /> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:45:00 GMT Jill Pickett https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3168417/arnold-community-council-recognizes-aedc-first-responders/ Top Stories Col. Seekamp now leading 704th Test Group at Holloman https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3167215/col-seekamp-now-leading-704th-test-group-at-holloman/ Col. Karl Seekamp officially took command of the 704th Test Group at Holloman Air Force Base during<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/22/2003082976/300/300/0/220909-F-NB682-1020.JPG' alt='An Airman reveals the name of the 704th Test Group incoming commander by placing it on the aircraft during a change of command ceremony, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 9, 2022.' /> <br /> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:46:00 GMT Deidre Moon https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3167215/col-seekamp-now-leading-704th-test-group-at-holloman/ Top Stories AEDC Spark Tank: AEDC engineer proposes new high-temperature measurement, calibration techniques https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3166497/aedc-spark-tank-aedc-engineer-proposes-new-high-temperature-measurement-calibra/ ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – To say temperatures produced by some of the test facilities within<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/May/24/2003004462/300/300/0/220127-F-LT546-0001.PNG' alt='AEDC Spark Tank logo (Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)' /> <br /> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:49:33 GMT Deidre Moon and Bradley Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3166497/aedc-spark-tank-aedc-engineer-proposes-new-high-temperature-measurement-calibra/ Woods Reservoir completed 70 years ago this month https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3163926/woods-reservoir-completed-70-years-ago-this-month/ Before the first foundation was poured or stone set, a site for the proposed Air Engineering<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/16/2002265269/300/300/0/180303-F-F3405-001.JPG' alt='Water rushes from the AEDC Woods Reservoir Dam at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:21:17 GMT Bradley Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3163926/woods-reservoir-completed-70-years-ago-this-month/ Jack Daniel’s assistant distiller visits Arnold Base Exchange https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3163303/jack-daniels-assistant-distiller-visits-arnold-base-exchange/ Jack Daniel Distillery’s first female assistant distiller Lexie Phillips signs a bottle of Jack<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/19/2003080481/300/300/0/220902-F-KN521-0006.JPG' alt='Lexie Phillips signing a bottle of whiskey' /> <br /> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:14:00 GMT Jill Pickett https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3163303/jack-daniels-assistant-distiller-visits-arnold-base-exchange/ Top Stories AFTC organizations collaborate to expand B-52 weapon capabilities https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3160687/aftc-organizations-collaborate-to-expand-b-52-weapon-capabilities/ The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office recently called upon the expertise of the Store Separation Test team to test and evaluate the release of a GBU-38 from a B-52H Stratofortress with new load configurations in the 16-foot transonic wind tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/16/2003078464/300/300/0/220114-F-KN521-0032.JPG' alt='B-52 model showing both wings with bombs captive on wings and one on a sting above a wing.' /> <br /> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:31:51 GMT Jill Pickett https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3160687/aftc-organizations-collaborate-to-expand-b-52-weapon-capabilities/ Top Stories September is National Preparedness Month: AEDC Emergency Management recommends planning ahead https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3157970/september-is-national-preparedness-month-aedc-emergency-management-recommends-p/ September is National Preparedness Month and, as part of this campaign, the Arnold Engineering<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/14/2003076733/300/300/0/220908-O-F3405-0001.JPG' alt='A grandmother stands behind her daughter and granddaughter who are sitting on a porch swing. The graphic says, &quot;The life you&#39;ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.&quot;' /> <br /> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:51:21 GMT Deidre Moon https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3157970/september-is-national-preparedness-month-aedc-emergency-management-recommends-p/ Top Stories ICBM Developmental Test Branch at Hill stood up as 719th Test Squadron https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3156417/icbm-developmental-test-branch-at-hill-stood-up-as-719th-test-squadron/ The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Development Test Branch at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, stood<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Sep/13/2003075423/300/300/0/220831-O-F3405-0001.JPG' alt='Col. Jason Vap, left, commander, 804th Test Group, passes the 719th Test Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Jason Heersche, charging him with command of the squadron during a change of command ceremony.' /> <br /> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:37:23 GMT Deidre Moon https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3156417/icbm-developmental-test-branch-at-hill-stood-up-as-719th-test-squadron/ AFMC commander visits Arnold Air Force Base https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3145126/afmc-commander-visits-arnold-air-force-base/ Ben Holton, right, deputy, 716th Test Squadron, 804th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Aug/31/2003068001/300/300/0/220826-F-KN521-0025.JPG' alt='Civilian employee points to a model as others look on' /> <br /> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:24:05 GMT Jill Pickett https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3145126/afmc-commander-visits-arnold-air-force-base/ Top Stories Arnold Company Grade Officers hosting celebration for Air Force’s 75th birthday https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3142911/arnold-company-grade-officers-hosting-celebration-for-air-forces-75th-birthday/ The Arnold Company Grade Officers Council, or CGOC, invites Arnold Engineering Development Complex<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Mar/23/2003066631/300/300/0/220314-F-MT330-1002.JPG' alt='The logo of the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.' /> <br /> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:40:13 GMT Deidre Moon https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3142911/arnold-company-grade-officers-hosting-celebration-for-air-forces-75th-birthday/ Top Stories Arnold service members, first responders complete new combat care training course https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3140698/arnold-service-members-first-responders-complete-new-combat-care-training-course/ “It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.”This proverb encourages<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Aug/26/2003065159/300/300/0/220815-F-IL571-0008.JPG' alt='Maj. Justin Ong uses a pool noodle to practice wound packing during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training Aug. 15, 2022, at the Medical Aid Station at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The pool noodle represents a massive bleeding injury requiring immediate care. TCCC trainees are taught lifesaving techniques, strategies and procedures, allowing those who have been trained to provide best practice trauma care both on and off the battlefield. Ong was part of the first TCCC class at Arnold. The first level of TCCC training is required by all Department of Defense service members by April 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (This image was altered by obscuring a badge for security purposes)' /> <br /> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:15:05 GMT Bradley Hicks https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3140698/arnold-service-members-first-responders-complete-new-combat-care-training-course/ AEDC team members encouraged to vote in Spark Tank competition https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3139891/aedc-team-members-encouraged-to-vote-in-spark-tank-competition/ An idea submitted by an Arnold Engineering Development Complex team member has advanced to the next<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Dec/09/2002906287/300/300/0/210929-F-KN521-0021.JPG' alt='From right, Adam Moon, Air Force project manager for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Innovation Center, and Dr. Justin Garrard, AEDC Test Operations and Sustainment contractor project manager for the center, discuss potential uses of the low-speed wind tunnel recently installed in the center at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2021. The Innovation Center is being created to provide engineers a space to research and experiment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:44:26 GMT Deidre Moon https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3139891/aedc-team-members-encouraged-to-vote-in-spark-tank-competition/ Top Stories AEDC Model Shop reduces risk with new chemical cleaners https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3136638/aedc-model-shop-reduces-risk-with-new-chemical-cleaners/ Mission first, safety always. Efforts to put that common saying into action in a meaningful and measurable way came to fruition this summer at Arnold Air Force Base. After more than a year of research and preparation, two new citrus-based chemical cleaners were delivered and put to use in place of hydrofluoric, or HF, acid. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Aug/23/2003062239/300/300/0/220629-F-KN521-0022.JPG' alt='Worker in yellow Tyvek suit directing crane operations' /> <br /> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:11:00 GMT Jill Pickett https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3136638/aedc-model-shop-reduces-risk-with-new-chemical-cleaners/ Top Stories AEDC Spark Tank: Innovative integration of smart radios to enhance 586th FLTS flight test capabilities https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3132234/aedc-spark-tank-innovative-integration-of-smart-radios-to-enhance-586th-flts-fl/ The 586th Flight Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, will be integrating new smart<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Aug/18/2003059527/300/300/0/220531-F-F3405-0002.JPG' alt='This image shows how the smart radios would be configured for transmitting and receiving information. The 586th Flight Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, will be integrating new smart radios to improve and adapt the current flight test capabilities.' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:57:00 GMT Deidre Moon https://www.arnold.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3132234/aedc-spark-tank-innovative-integration-of-smart-radios-to-enhance-586th-flts-fl/