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Dec. 5, 2016
AFMC encourages sober driving during holiday season

The holiday season is a time of year for family gatherings, office parties, and socializing with friends, but the holiday season is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to buzzed driving. A driver’s license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages is dangerous. No one intends for
Nov. 22, 2016
Lean Six Sigma focus increases at AEDC

After approximately two years of transitioning to six Complex operation contracts and standing up the Combined Test Force, leadership at AEDC are beginning to turn more focus on continuous process improvement (CPI) and the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) industry standard. The CPI is an Air Force program which
Nov. 22, 2016
Team AEDC Spotlight: Joint effort to reduce cost of preventative maintenance program for Model Shop

In a combined effort, two AEDC engineers helped reduce the cost of the preventative maintenance program for welding machines used by the AEDC Model and Machine Shop.According to David Hurst, Asset Health Assurance Group Manager for the AEDC Model and Machine Shop, the efforts of Ashley Clark and
Nov. 15, 2016
AEDC analysts present on importance of computational fluid dynamics to research and development

Two AEDC analysts specializing in computational fluid dynamics recently provided insight on how technology has been beneficial to their areas of expertise during a technical excellence seminar held at Arnold AFB. Jason Klepper, CFD analyst who has worked at AEDC for 18 years, presented on the
Nov. 10, 2016
AF approves request to realign separate Test Center assets under Arnold AFB

The Air Force has approved an Organizational Change Request to realign selected Air Force Test Center operations and facilities from several separate locations under one commander at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Tennessee.This change consolidates the current capabilities of the AEDC at
Nov. 7, 2016
Guimond’s expertise recognized with DOD computing award

AEDC Scientist and Engineer Stephen Guimond recently received the 2016 Hero Award for Up and Coming within the Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program, or HPCMP.The award recognizes outstanding individuals who conduct and support research that contributes to the
Nov. 4, 2016
AEDC engineer an International Test and Evaluation Association “Young Gun”

George Moraru, test engineer at Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 was selected to speak at the International Test and Evaluation Association conference about his experiences as a young engineer working in the field of hypersonic technology.He spoke as part of the “Young Guns and Old Guards” panel on Oct.
Nov. 4, 2016
Engineer preps item for testing at AEDC National Full-scale Aerodynamics Complex

AEDC instrumentation engineer Dan Pruyn works on the Tiltrotor Test Rig in preparation for a test in the 40-foot by-80-foot wind tunnel at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, the AEDC wind tunnel testing site located in California. TTR is a horizontal axis rig and rotates on the test
Nov. 1, 2016
The importance of Veterans Day

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill establishing Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. He stated, “I do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Nov. 11 as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air and
Oct. 18, 2016
AEDC supported testing of the motor for the Orbital ATK Antares rocket set to launch tonight

AEDC test engineers assisted in the testing and development of the Orbital ATK CASTOR® 30XL rocket motor for the Antares, which is set to launch tonight at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Va.The ATK Antares rocket will be carrying cargo to the International Space Station.In the

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