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Oct. 9, 2017
AEDC played integral role in readying NASA Cassini spacecraft for its launch

On Sept. 15, NASA's Cassini spacecraft collided with the atmosphere of Saturn, thus ending its 13-year tour of the planet, as well as ending an historic era in the exploration of the solar system. The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and the
Oct. 9, 2017
Team AEDC Spotlight: Data analysis is top priority to AEDC Flight Systems Combined Test Force

Test customers are drawn to the AEDC Flight Systems Combined Test Force because of the tremendously capable people, the world renowned facilities and, now more than ever, the data analysis capability that AEDC offers.In the past, customers would bring their own data analysts when testing at AEDC
Oct. 9, 2017
AEDC senior leaders meet area veterans on Honor Flight

Senior Master Sgt. Charles Hoyt, AEDC senior enlisted leader at Arnold Air Force Base, shakes the hand of one of the World War II veterans during the Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee trip Sept. 13 to Washington. D.C. to visit the war monuments. AEDC Commander Col. Scott Cain was also in attendance
Oct. 9, 2017
AEDC Commander visits with Rep. Scott DesJarlais

Col. Scott Cain, AEDC Commander, speaks with U.S. Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), during a visit to Capitol Hill on Sept 12. While in D.C., Cain and Senior Master Sgt. Charles Hoyt, AEDC Senior Enlisted Leader, also visited Congressman Steve Pearce (NM-02); Congressman Diane Black (TN-06); and
Oct. 9, 2017
Project Management Institute presents “Project Management Processes” luncheon

The Project Management Institute (PMI) Southern Middle Tennessee Branch is holding a luncheon meeting at the University of Tennessee Space Institute on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.Please join local project management professionals for a time of networking and learning. The guest speaker will be
Oct. 9, 2017
Protect the Power: October is Energy Action Month

October is Energy Action Month and Air Force leadership is heading up a “Protect the Power” Campaign.Power is a critical asset for both Arnold Air Force Base and the community alike. Nearly everything we do revolves around power, from normal day to day conveniences like using a microwave or keeping
Sept. 20, 2017
Arnold AFB Legal Office provides rules for awards between Department of Defense and contractor team members

Near the end of each quarter and again at the end of each calendar year, there is one activity common to military and civilian leaders alike: the nomination of individuals and teams for quarterly, annual and special awards. Good leaders recognize their people for the hard work and effort they put
Sept. 20, 2017
AEDC von Kármán Facility benefits from X-ray Lab team’s innovative efforts

During the recent pressure system recertification effort at the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility at Arnold Air Force Base, the AEDC Nondestructive Testing and X-ray Lab team members identified a crack-like flaw in a high-pressure vessel but were able to implement a technique that allowed the vessel
Sept. 20, 2017
AEDC J-5 Rocket Motor Test Facility undergoing complete renovation

As part of the Hypersonic Test and Evaluation Investment Program (HyTIP), a team of AEDC engineers is heading up the Hypersonic Test Capability Improvement (HTCI) project which will totally transform the former J-5 Large Rocket Motor Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.Nicknamed, “Project
Sept. 19, 2017
AEDC Fellow Glenn Norfleet remembered for his contributions in ballistic test technology

With the death of AEDC Fellow Glenn Norfleet on Sept. 8, past and present team members of AEDC are remembering Glenn’s ballistic testing contributions.Norfleet began his career at AEDC in 1960, paralleling the nation's entry into the intercontinental ballistic missile era. His technical and

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