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  • AFMC 5-center construct reaches full operational capability

    Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, announced Oct. 22, 2013, the full operational capability of the command's 5-center construct, a major milestone in AFMC history. "The 80,000-plus men and women of AFMC have repeatedly raised their own bar for success. This world-class

  • October blood drive new schedule convenient for AEDC personnel

    For past blood drive events at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), personnel have taken personal time during their work day to donate blood. The Oct. 22-25 blood drive will offer an alternative schedule.The October bloodmobile is sponsored by Blood Assurance and the blood drive will be

  • J-6 team begins paint restoration for 3 million gallon water tank

    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Test Support Division Civil Engineering Branch (TSDCN) has contracted Charlie Irwin Painting LLC to paint the interior and exterior surfaces of the J-6 Large Rocket Test Facility 3 million gallon elevated water tank.The project plan, which supports

  • NASA awards Duesterhaus for outstanding leadership

    NASA Ames Research Center recently awarded the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal to Dave Duesterhaus, currently the chief of the Technology Branch in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Test Division.He was awarded for his outstanding leadership in the operation of the National

  • AFMC officials share civilian pay update after shutdown

    Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Financial Management officials outlined Oct. 8 the pay and entitlement discrepancies civilian employees should anticipate on upcoming paychecks due to the recent government shutdown.The following listing distinguishes civilian categories and what employees

  • Most AF civilians to return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

  • AEMTC votes to approve new contract with ATA

    The membership of the Air Engineering Metal Trades Council (AEMTC) voted today to accept a new collective bargaining agreement with the Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA).Members voted 292 to 180 in favor of the agreement.The AEMTC represents 11 craft unions; the agreement will continue through Sept.

  • AFMC promotes Depression Awareness Month

    During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Depression Awareness. Depression is a common and treatable condition that, if left unrecognized, can lead to behavioral health issues and possibly suicidal thoughts and behaviors."The primary goals of this mental health awareness

  • VKF modernization program wins Zero Accident Award

    Earlier this month, Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) successfully kicked off a customer test in the recently modernized Tunnel A portion of the AEDC von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility (VKF). The expanded capabilities which brought this test to AEDC were the result of multiple smaller

  • Tiltrotor Test Rig Team including NFAC receives NASA award

    NASA Ames Research Center recently held their annual NASA Agency Honor Award ceremony which recognized the Tiltrotor Test Rig (TTR) Development Team with a Group Achievement Award Aug. 29.The multi-agency TTR Development Team is comprised of NASA Ames Research Center, the U.S. Army and Arnold