Team AEDC pays tribute to veterans by hosting annual VA Picnic

Blue skies and seasonably cooler weather greeted approximately 100 military veterans who came to Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) Oct. 1 to enjoy the annual VA Picnic, which Arnold Air Force Base has hosted since 1992. Rick Orzino, an Arnold Community Council (ACC) member and a former

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks debut of new Tunnel 9 test control room

The staff and leadership of the U.S. Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development's (AEDC) Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 at White Oak near Silver Spring, Md., opened the facility's doors to members of the community and customers to celebrate the completion of a new test control room Sept. 18. The newly

Summer turnaround turns out to be the center's most successful

This summer Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) craftsmen and engineers saw the successful completion of a major turnaround project in the Engine Test Facility (ETF). There were a number of jobs involved in this effort including refurbishment of the RC2 cooler, removal and installation of a

Botanist sees a different side of AEDC's environment

Kevin Willis doesn't have just any ordinary job. He spends his time outside, wading through briars, land and water researching current, new and unique plant species that are housed on Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) property. As the AEDC botanist for the past four years, Willis is

New ETF service air system is now more energy efficient for AEDC operations

Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) is always looking for ways to conserve the cost of energy. Although it was not initiated as an energy-cost savings project, replacing the Engine Test Facility (ETF) Service Air System has already seen energy-cost savings. The new system will implement a

McCarthy makes first visit to AEDC

William J. McCarthy visited Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) for the first time recently. McCarthy is the deputy director of Net-Centric, Space and Missile Defense systems, from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E). His visit had a dual purpose

AEDC commander visits with Franklin County Chamber

Jam sessions bring good vibes to roots music lovers at AEDC

"What'll, it be, 'Old Joe Clark,' 'Rye Whiskey,' or how about 'Whiskey Before Breakfast?'" asks Andy Escue, a Dynetics engineer supporting Aerospace Testing Alliance's (ATA) modeling and analysis group. He looks around at a group of eight people and he sees a few heads nodding in agreement on the

Former Army helicopter mechanic finds his niche at world's largest wind tunnels

Jose Rosario-Ferrer, the U.S. Army and helicopters have long-standing and binding ties that began with his father, who, like his son, served in the Army as a helicopter crew chief. Rosario-Ferrer, who has worked at the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC)-managed National Full-Scale

Public, base invited to Air Force birthday bash slated for Sept. 26

Arnold Air Force Base will host the annual Air Force Birthday Bash Sept. 26 at the Recreation Beach and Gossick Leadership Center area. The carnival-type event is open to the public and will begin at noon and close with a fireworks display at dusk. This event is free for all ages and will include