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  • Air Force Academy engine used for collaborative AEDC test project

    An Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) team of engineers collaborated with officials at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., over the summer to conduct a series of ground tests on one of the school's F109 turbofan engines.The F109 was a small turbofan engine developed for the

  • Posanka embodies public service, volunteerism

    Elaine Posanka has vivid memories of her mother reading to her as a child. Perhaps that experience in her formative years is responsible for her love of books today."When I read books to my children that my mother read to me, I say sentences the same way I heard my mother say them, so I know that

  • ATA to seek more ideas for energy capture and storage

    For ATA General Manager Steve Pearson, it's a sign that people care about reducing energy usage at AEDC.However, he would like to see more."There are 36 people that took the time to think about it, and that is a very good thing," Pearson said. "Probably many more did who couldn't come up with

  • Decreased funding to result in closure of GLC Recreation Area

    Continuing budget reductions will force the closure of the Gossick Leadership Center (GLC) Recreation Area, also known as the Main Recreation Area, on Northshore Road at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC). The recreation area, which includes the beach, playground, restrooms, boat dock and

  • Freeze holiday weight gain with AFMC program

    Looking for a way to maintain your weight and heart health during the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season? Then don't miss the opportunity to enroll in the Air Force Materiel Command Freeze the Gain Holiday Challenge. Online enrollment at www.afmcwellness.com is open from now through

  • Air Force building the future force

    Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce

  • AEDC POW/MIA event raises nearly $2,000

    It was one of the first cool, wet days of fall. But that didn't stop AEDC workers from spending Sept. 15 recognizing those who have been left behind in the nation's conflicts.Dozens turned out that wet Thursday morning for the start of AEDC's POW/MIA recognition ceremony."It's very special to me,

  • Girl Scout goes for Gold (Award), crusades against texting while driving

    The Gold Award, the equivalent of an Eagle Scout in Boy Scouting, is the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. The daughter of two Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) employees is using an unpleasant experience to help her earn that prestigious honor and provide a valuable community

  • Test Chief Colonel Bailey transferred from Arnold

    After being at Arnold AFB for only slightly more than a year, Arnold Engineering Development Center's (AEDC) Chief of the Test Division, Col. William Bailey, has been transferred.Colonel Bailey's farewell luncheon at AEDC was held Sept. 29 and he was to report no later than Sept. 30 to the Air Force

  • Enlisted graduates honored at ceremony

    The lobby of the Administration and Engineering Building (A&E) was nearly full Sept. 22 as Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) held a graduation ceremony for six enlisted personnel who received college degrees this year.The guest speaker was Chief Master Sgt. Brian Randolph, command chief