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  • ATA Outside Machinist Mitch Christian installs the white thermal control paint sample from the Air Force Research Laboratory into AEDC’s newly configured Characterization of Combined Orbital Surface Effects Chamber prior to the system checkout last December. (Photo by John Prebola)

    Arnold AFB team conducts first test in specialized space chamber

    The U.S. Air Force's Arnold Engineer Development Center (AEDC) scientists and engineers are leading the way in finding solutions on Earth to complex problems satellites can encounter in space. A team at the center's space chamber research lab has conducted the first system checkout for the lab's Characterization of Combined Orbital Surface Effects
  • Sinking Pond, a 394-acre site on Arnold Air Force Base that contains 149 acres of bottomland hardwoods, was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1975. Maximum winter water depth varies from a few inches to 15 feet in various parts of the site. But, the entire pond is usually dry in late summer and early fall. This area represents the largest and best developed overcup oak upland swamp in existence on the Highland Rim. It also contains one of the largest great blue heron rookeries in the state. (photo provided)

    Arnold environmental scientists plan week-long Earth Day observance

    Environmental scientists at Arnold Air Force Base have planned a week-long observance of Earth Day. For starters, second graders from Broadview, Decherd and East Lincoln Elementary Schools are invited to participate in an environmental awareness project. The students will decorate brown paper grocery bags with environmental messages. The contest is
  • This F-14D Tomcat static display at Arnold Air Force Base's Main Gate entrance will be dedicated March 30 in honor of Navy Lt. Kara Hultgreen, the first Navy's first carrier-based combat fighter pilot. The lieutenant was killed in a Tomcat crash in 1994. (Photo by David Housch)

    F-14D Tomcat dedication ceremony set for March 30

    In observance of Women's History Month, Arnold Air Force Base is dedicating the F-14D Tomcat static display aircraft at the Main Gate March 30 at 1 p. m., in honor of Navy Lt. Kara Hultgreen. Lieutenant Hultgreen was killed in a Tomcat crash in October 1994. Her determination and perseverance helped her become the Navy's first carrier-based combat
  • AEDC firefighter and crew chief Dennis Eggert had his hands full as he assisted Tech. Sgt. Naomi Bullock, who portrayed a panicked ‘survivor’ of a simulated terrorist attack during an emergency response drill Sept. 15, 2006. The training exercise was held in response to a simulated scenario in which a small plane carrying explosives was fl own into the center’s headquarters building. (photo by Philip Lorenz III)

    Arnold journalists win command media awards

    Two members of Arnold Engineering Development Center's Public Affairs Office earned journalistic and photographic awards. Philip Lorenz III, a 20-year Navy veteran who now works for Aerospace Testing Alliance, was the first-place winner in the Stand-Alone Photograph Category in the Air Force Materiel Command Media Contest. He took the winning photo
  • Newly promoted Master Sgt. William Whitt, Arnold Engineering Development Center, was promoted under the Stripes For Exceptional Performers progam. Sergeant Whitt is currently in Transition Team Training course at Fort Riley, Kan., preparing for a 365-day deployment to Afghanistan.

    Arnold sergeant STEPs up

    A fuels specialist from Arnold Engineering Development Center was promoted to master sergeant through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. Commander of Air Force Materiel Command Gen. Bruce Carlson promoted William Whitt, 804th Maintenance Squadron, March 8. With a little less than three years at Arnold, Sergeant Witt volunteered for a
  • AEDC 704th Test Group Commander Col. Jeff Smith hands the 716th Test Squadron's command flag to Lt. Col. William 'Bill' Hack with the Propulsion Wind Tunnel facility's 16-foot transonic wind tunnel in the background March 12.

    Lt. Col. William 'Bill' Hack takes charge as commander of AEDC's 716th Test Squadron

    Lt. Col. William "Bill" Hack took the reins of the 716th Test Squadron in a formal ceremony with the center's senior leadership, family and friends in attendance Monday, March 12. AEDC 704th Test Group Commander Col. Jeff Smith handed the command flag to Colonel Hack with the Propulsion Wind Tunnel (PWT) facility's 16-foot transonic wind tunnel as
  • Jim Crawford, Aerospace Testing Alliance machinist, flew his last C-130 flight mission with the Air National Guard over Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Feb. 23. Senior Master Sgt. Crawford retired after 30 years of combined service time in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. (Photo by David Housch)

    Reservist marks ending career with last flight at Arnold

    Feb. 23 marked the end of era for one man at AEDC. Jim Crawford, an Aerospace Testing Alliance machinist, flew his last C-130 mission flight over Arnold Air Force Base, which signified his retirement. The Lynchburg, Tenn., native had served more than 30 years combined in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves. Retired Senior Master Sgt.

  • Tree harvesting debris clean-up to begin soon

    Travelers will soon see workers and more heavy equipment along several base roadways. After an 11-month tree harvesting project that ended in late October, civil engineers and environmental managers from Arnold are preparing for clean up sooner than expected. Keeping safety and the environment at the forefront, base officials changed the original
  • Navy Capt. Robert "Bob" Roof reported for duty as vice commander of Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Feb. 26. (Photo by Rick Goodfriend)

    New vice commander on board

    Arnold Engineering Development Center's (AEDC) new vice commander reported for duty Feb. 26. Navy Capt. Robert "Bob" Roof succeeds Navy Capt. Christopher Flood who left AEDC in July 2006 for Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Md., as the chief of staff for the Navy's Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs. Captain Roof
  • Neville Thompson, a senior engineer in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Science, Technology and Engineering), speaks at the African American Heritage Luncheon at Arnold Air Force Base Feb. 23. He challenged participants to strive to make a difference in the lives of young people by encouragement, mentoring and other acts of service. (Photo by David Housch)

    African American Heritage event speaker issues challenge

    The guest speaker at this year's African American Heritage luncheon Feb. 23 at the Arnold Lakeside Club here put out a challenge to the audience to take action, to make a tangible difference in people's lives. Neville Thompson, a senior engineer in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Science, Technology and Engineering),
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