Testing at AEDC assists in further integration of the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles

In February, missile manufacturer MDBA announced that the first Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles were delivered to the U.S. for integration and testing on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II.Store separation testing of the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile has been conducted in

AFMC promotes ‘Be Active’ physical activity challenge

 During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its 'Be Active' Team Challenge. Be Active is a command-wide initiative designed to help the AFMC workforce increase physical activity levels and heighten awareness of proper back care. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the Mayo

Project Management Institute presents “What do Great Leaders Do?”

The Project Management Institute Southern Middle Tennessee Branch is holding a luncheon meeting at the University of Tennessee Space Institute on April 21.Join local project management professionals for a time of networking and learning from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Lisa

AEDC Company Grade Officer receives AFTC Annual Award

First Lt. Chris Handy, AEDC flight systems test engineer, was announced as anAir Force Test Center Annual Award winner, under the category of Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2015.Maj. Gen. David Harris, commander of the Air Force Test Center, recently sent an announcement congratulating the

Propulsion Research Facility Control Room dedicated in memory of late engineer

The Propulsion Research Facility control room at the University of Tennessee Space Institute was dedicated in memory of the late Gregg Beitel, a research and test engineer for Aerospace Testing Alliance at AEDC.Beitel passed away Sept. 29, 2014. He worked at AEDC for more than 30 years.The

AEDC advocates ‘Serving Victims, Building Trust, Restoring Hope’

April 10 begins National Crime Victims' Rights Week, a time to honor crime victims and our nation's progress in advancing their rights.Every year in April, Office of Justice Programs (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims' Rights

Composting at AEDC helps to decrease team members’ environmental footprint

The compost program that began last year at AEDC through an Air Force grant is continuing to thrive and has achieved widespread participation helping to decrease team members' environmental footprint.There have been 25 compost bins placed at 11 locations throughout AEDC.  More than 40 active

ATA makes a donation to the Family Counseling Center

AEDC arc heater undergoing significant upgrades in support of advanced hypersonic systems

In light of current and future Department of Defense testing needs for long-range strike and hypersonic vehicle materials development, a facility upgrade for the H2 arc heater at AEDC has been funded.As part of the upgrade, a state-of-the-art segmented heater is being placed in the H2 arc tunnel to

AEDC Technical Management and Advisory Services task order awarded

On Wednesday, the Air Force Test Center awarded the Technical and Management Advisory Services Range Task Order to QuantiTech, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., as a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with a potential value of up to $224 million. The period of performance is 55 months - 3 month base period, four