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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
Oct. 17, 2016
AEDC Legal office provides political activity guidance to team members: Do's and Don'ts for DOD employee political activities

As we draw near to the end of another presidential election cycle it is prudent that we take a moment and recall what activities government personnel – both civilian and military – can and cannot participate in regarding partisan political activity.The following is general guidance and is not meant
Oct. 17, 2016
Franklin County Industry Day students tour AEDC

Paul Denton, right, a computer numerically controlled (CNC) programmer at the Model and Machine Shop, talks to a group of Franklin County students who participated in the Franklin County Industry Day on Oct. 6 and toured AEDC as part of the program. One of the stops on the tour was the Machine Shop,
Oct. 17, 2016
AEDC National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex: One of a kind, ready for future testing

The National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, managed and operated by AEDC, remains the world’s largest aerodynamics test facility and, because of its large size, has a wide range of testing capabilities that are unmatched by any other facility of its kind. NFAC, a geographically separated unit
Oct. 17, 2016
Saltzman receives award

Lalonnie Saltzman (right), departing as the administrative assistant of the Air Force Research Laboratory High Speed Experimentation Branch for a new assignment in the Contracting Execution Division at AEDC, receives the Civilian Achievement Award, Sept. 30, honoring her time and accomplishments

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