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Feb. 25, 2022
Using standard models provides beneficial data prior to customer tests in AEDC wind tunnels

To validate the latest capabilities of the wind tunnels, Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members in the Aerodynamics Test Branch conducted testing last year on standard models in 16T and 16S, 16-foot transonic and supersonic wind tunnels, and Tunnels B and C, 50-inch hypersonic wind
Feb. 23, 2022
Additional guardrails to be installed along Wattendorf Memorial Highway

Phase II of an effort to improve motorist safety on Wattendorf Memorial Highway has been awarded and is expected to be completed by the end of April.
Feb. 22, 2022
Arnold AFB pumping station receives crucial investment

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Civil Engineering Branch at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., recently completed a project to restore reliability through redundant systems and smooth the way for future maintenance.
Feb. 20, 2022
National Engineers Week: Arnold engineers share insight on their career journeys, roles

The importance of the roles engineers play at Arnold Engineering Development Complex has not diminished one iota in the more than seven decades since it was established.From civil and mechanical to electrical and aerospace and just about every type in between, engineers continue to make up a
Feb. 15, 2022
AEDC personnel honored with annual awards ceremony

Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership honored military and civilian government annual award winners and nominees during a ceremony Feb. 11 at Arnold Air Force Base. The ceremony was also broadcast on Microsoft Teams, with the 704th Test Group also holding an in-person ceremony at their
Feb. 10, 2022
NASA Astronauts speak to Team AEDC

Victor Glover, a NASA Astronaut and commander in the U.S. Navy, answers questions about NASA and his experience aboard the International Space Station during an Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander's Call, Dec. 20, 2021, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. Glover expressed appreciation for
Feb. 10, 2022
Anderson promoted to lieutenant colonel

From left, Lt. Col. John McShane, chief, Aerodynamics Test Branch, Test Division, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, administers the oath of office to newly-promoted Lt. Col. Wesly Anderson during a ceremony Jan. 28, 2022, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)
Feb. 4, 2022
AEDC once supported Air Force Olympic hopefuls in quest for winter games glory

The 2022 Winter Olympics are underway in Beijing. Athletes from around the globe are competing in a myriad of events that showcase their years of training and dedication. Many spectators in the stands and viewers at home are likely awed by the lightning-quick maneuvers of the Alpine skiers, the
Jan. 28, 2022
AEDC engineers assist with SBIR effort researching noise reduction of aircraft engines

Through a Small Business Innovative Research contract awarded to MetroLaser, Inc., by the U.S. Navy, a system is being developed to measure the gas velocity of engine exhaust to help find ways to reduce noise from aircraft. Bernie Williamson, Air Force project manager, explained that in November the
Jan. 18, 2022
Arnold AFB website gets new look

The Air Force Public Web Program has implemented a new website design for Air Force websites. The new design went live Jan. 14 on the Arnold Air Force Base website, www.arnold.af.mil. The site was “frozen,” with no new content being published, for about a week to allow for the update.

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