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

Astrid retires, new K-9 follows in great pursuit

Astrid, the Belgian Malinois who has helped AEDC Security officers scout for explosives or sniff suspicious items for six years, hung up her leash and settled into retirement Aug. 31. At almost nine, Astrid is experiencing medical problems which forced her to retire, but retirement is only the

One AEDCer sees space from a different perspective

As the chairman of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) space transportation technical committee, Peter Montgomery had the opportunity to experience a space launch outside of the U.S. He brought back a better understanding of growing international launch capabilities to the

AEDC-Eglin debut high performance computer

After a rigorous multi-year effort, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the successful acquisition and official implementation of a new high performance computer (HPC) to be shared between Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) and the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) at Eglin AFB, Fla.Lance

APTU Hypersonic Propulsion Test team