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  • AEDC and AFRL collaborate to make advances in hypersonic technology

    A highly successful integrated aerodynamic and aerothermal test and analysis of a twin scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise vehicle was completed in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 facility in White Oak, Md.Researchers and engineers from AEDC and the U.S.

  • AEDC's APTU supports first direct-connect hypersonic engine test program

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is modifying its Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) in preparation for the first ever direct-connect tests of larger scale scramjet engines."Ground tests of scramjet engines at this scale have not been conducted at APTU or any other facility,"

  • Service Members Receiving RAND Military Workplace Survey

    About 580,000 service members have begun receiving emails or letters inviting them to participate in the first RAND Military Workplace Study, Defense Department officials said.Active and reserve component members in all military branches and the Coast Guard are being invited to participate. "The

  • Competition encourages students to ‘Reach for the Stars’

    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Center team recently partnered with the Tennessee section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) to host a free rocket launch competition for area students on July 26.At the

  • AEDC machine shop provides product development solutions

    When you think about testing, your first thoughts probably aren't about the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Model and Machine Shop. But, often that is where it all begins - with a customer who needs a model or test-related hardware developed and often on a tight deadline.A skilled and

  • Learning plus fun equals happy campers

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Camp coordinator Jere Matty helped AEDC personnel's children have fun while learning during a three-day summer camp.Seventeen children, in sixth and seventh grades, participated in activities such as

  • WW II veteran’s military service recognized by AF Chief of Staff

    World War II veteran, retired Air Force Maj. Ike Farrar, received an honorable recognition for his military service on July 22 from the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh III.The Air Force Test Center Commander Maj. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr. presented a letter of appreciation to Farrar

  • Blood Drive personnel prepare for donations

    The Blood Assurance Organization will provide a bloodmobile Aug. 12 - 15 at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) for employees to donate blood from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day.The bloodmobile is a mobile blood collection lab that provides a convenient method for donating blood and it

  • AFMC wins Air Force Small Business top command awards

    Air Force Director of Small Business Programs Mark Teskey presented Air Force Materiel Command winners with the 2013 Secretary of the Air Force Annual Small Business Awards during a July 24 visit to the headquarters here. The Secretary of the Air Force Annual Small Business Awards Program recognizes