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June 3, 2024
Four decades of keeping Arnold Safe: Perimeter Road marks 40 years

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – In 1984, several hundred National Guardsmen helped to provide Arnold Air Force Base with a much-needed security road that was named the Perimeter Road. The seven-mile road would run adjacent to the then newly constructed security fence, helping to provide additional
May 30, 2024
AFTC-level winners of AFMC Science, Engineering and Technical Management awards announced

Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members took home honors in 10 of the 17 award categories in the Air Force Test Center-level Air Force Material Command Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards for 2023.Award nomination packages are judged upon three elements: operational
May 22, 2024
Medal of Honor recipient shares story with, expresses appreciation for Arnold AFB craft crews

As he recounted his experiences during the Vietnam War, Medal of Honor recipient Gary “Mike” Rose briefly digressed from his narrative several times to convey his gratitude to the craft crews at Arnold Air Force Base gathered to hear him speak.“Those of us who ended up getting these awards, we
May 8, 2024
Cop Corner: K-9 training and National Police Week

Operation Scooby DooMany of you this week may have noticed a large amount of police vehicles and K-9 teams on Arnold Air Force Base on Wednesday, May 1. This was an operation put on by Arnold AFB Police and supported by many of the area law enforcement agencies. The support provided by our civilian
May 7, 2024
National Safety Council designates May as National Electric Safety Month

The National Safety Council partners with the Electric Safety Foundation, or ESFI, each May to present electric hazard awareness topics.The ESFI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. Their goal is to reduce the number of electric-related
May 7, 2024
Innovation Summit to be held at Arnold AFB

A pair of upcoming events are designed to provide those with entrepreneurial interests a plethora of information related to small businesses.These events, being collectively referred to as the 2TN Business & Workforce Innovation Summit, will take place on May 8 and May 10 at the Gossick Leadership
May 2, 2024
May 3 marks 70 years since first jet engine test at AEDC

The payoff to nearly a decade of groundwork and work on the ground was realized 70 years ago with the push of a switch.On May 3, 1954, the first turbojet engine test was initiated in the T-1 Test Cell of the new Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.Not only did this event mark the engine
April 24, 2024
Programs at Arnold AFB help foster harmony between mission, environmental responsibilities

The pursuit of the mission at Arnold Air Force Base requires maintaining a delicate balance.Ground test work performed across Arnold must comply with local, state and federal environmental regulations.Several teams are in place at Arnold AFB, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex,
April 23, 2024
Arnold AFB SAPR office hold events to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.During the month, the Arnold Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention Response office is hosting several events in efforts to bring attention to SAAPM.Denim Day will take place April 24. Base personnel are encouraged to wear denim as a symbol of
April 23, 2024
Arnold AFB employee shares son’s story of organ donation for National Donate Life Month

April is National Donate Life Month.During this month, recognition, awareness and celebration are given to shine a light on organ donation and transplantation.According to organdonor.gov, a single donor can save as many as eight lives and enhance more than 75 more with their gifts of life.

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