PMEL advances turbine flow meter calibration

The AEDC Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) pioneered the use of propylene glycol and water blend as a surrogate calibration fluid and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently adapted the use of the blend.The calibration fluid is used for turbine flow meters

ATA donates to area LEGO League teams

As a partner to the Tullahoma Chapter of the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE), the Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) Employee and Community Activities Committee (ECAC) recently provided a $3,300 donation for the purchase of robot kits for local FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) teams.FLL,

Air Force revamps AEF

The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct October 1. The primary purpose of the redesign was to look at ways to deploy more ACS Airmen with their units and standardize dwell times across the Air Force as much as possible to present a

Online risk assessment offers ways to evaluate, improve health

How well do you know yourself? Poor health is not always obvious. Even people who appear healthy can be at risk for medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The AFMC Health Risk Assessment is a multi-faceted interactive tool offered online at www.afmcwellness.com. Below are some

AEDC supports Tennessee High School Cycling League biking competition

The Tennessee High School Cycling League (TNHSCL) held a mountain-biking competition Aug.10 at the Arnold Air Force Base biking trails where 80 students participated.The league is one of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association's (NICA) three new project leagues, bringing the total number of

STEM Aviation graduates spread their wings

Absentee Voting Week committee reminds everyone to ensure their voice is heard

As members of the armed forces we are asked to make many sacrifices, one of which is serving outside of our state of residency. This creates unique challenges in exercising our right to vote in local, state and national elections.Absentee Voting Week is an opportunity to ensure that everyone is

Foster speaks ‘Equality’

Prepared for the unthinkable

An active shooter drill was recently held base wide at Arnold Air Force Base to ensure Arnold Engineering Development Complex's (AEDC) first responders, as well as general personnel, are prepared in the event of a real-life incident. On Aug. 4, Arnold Police, Fire and Emergency Services personnel

ATA personnel awarded for exceptional performance at AEDC

Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) leadership recently held a third quarter award ceremony for fiscal year 2014 where ATA personnel were recognized for exceptional achievements in mission support, customer service, technical support, engineering and quality leadership performed for Arnold Engineering