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  • Keeping wind tunnels running at peak capability important to AEDC

    During the early 1950s, AEDC began to stand-up a new and much larger wind tunnel testing facility than was available anywhere else in the nation at the time. To power this state-of-the-art 16 foot test cell to Mach speeds, the world's largest electric motors ever built were designed and fabricated.

  • AEDC beginnings remembered during the 65th anniversary

    When Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold realized the potential for an air engineering facility that would advance the Army Air Corps air power development, it was the beginning of AEDC history.It wasn't until June 25, 1951, that Arnold's vision, "An Air Force Second to None," was taking shape in Middle

  • AIAA Tennessee Section presents annual awards

    The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Tennessee Section held an annual awards luncheon at the Arnold Lakeside Center, June 2, where professional engineers were recognized for their significant technical accomplishments, outstanding achievements and support to AIAA Section

  • NAS holding small business expo in Manchester

    Small business owners interested in future contracting opportunities with National Aerospace Solutions (NAS), the new contractor at Arnold Engineering Development Complex in charge of the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contract, can find out more at a free Small Business Outreach at the

  • First Rocketday! event a blast for local students

    The Tennessee Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics hosted Rocketday! for area students at the Hands on Science Center in Tullahoma May 14.This event was supported by the AEDC Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program, which provided some of the launchers

  • AEDC software engineer, family make fitness a priority

    Ginny Burns, software engineer at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has made it a point to lead a healthy lifestyle and be a role model for herself and her family.Burns, whose passion for fitness led her to start taking part in fitness competitions, said she's never been one to be sedentary."I

  • Steve Pearson begins new chapter after service to AEDC

    After 24 combined years of commitment and service to Arnold Engineering Development Complex, the former Aerospace Testing Alliance general manager, Steve Pearson, began a new chapter with Jacobs Aerospace and Technology as an interim GM after June 17.Pearson began his career with AEDC in 1973 as a

  • ATA personnel awarded for exceptional performance at AEDC

    Aerospace Testing Alliance leadership recently held a fourth quarter award ceremony for fiscal year 2015 where ATA personnel were recognized for exceptional achievements in mission support, customer service, technical support, engineering and quality leadership in support of Arnold Engineering

  • Work of Historian Chris Rumley helps in preserving rich history of AEDC

    Through his work documenting the history of AEDC, Chris Rumley, AEDC historian, has made important contributions to the Complex and its mission.With the help of Rick Goodfriend, an AEDC photographer, he recently earned the 2016 Air Force Material Command Excellence in Heritage Projects Awards for