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  • AEDC 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel restored to operational status

    On Jan. 21, 2021, the multi-year efforts of many yielded the desired results with a successful air-on test run in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel, or 16S, and return to service of the test facility.“Wind Tunnel 16S will provide the nation a significant

  • Regina Bucher is first female Security Services Lead at Arnold AFB

    With the recent hiring of Regina Bucher by Akima Intra-Data, Arnold Air Force Base now has its first female leading the Facility Support Services (FSS) II Security Service contract section.Eugene Mittuch, project manager for FSS II at Arnold, commented on the significance of this event.“It’s a first

  • NFAC tests solutions to poor pilot visibility in inclement weather

    The team at Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, or NFAC, recently added rain simulation to the organization’s portfolio of capabilities.The F-16 System Program Office has been trying to address an issue with rain pooling on the canopy of the aircraft

  • Arnold DAF Police Officers receive new SUV

    Sgt. George Blasingame, a Dept. of the Air Force Police Officer at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., parks at a pull-off along Wattendorf Highway to watch for motorists committing moving violations, Dec. 17, 2020. DAF Officers began patrolling Arnold in late August. The SUV driven by Blasingame was

  • Arnold AFB craftsman uses downtime to lift others up

    Many look to spend their vacations with their toes in the sand, soaking up some rays at the beach. Others may prefer the seclusion offered by a stay in a mountain cabin. Still some may enjoy the comforts of home and choose to “staycation” during their time off.David Taylor does not fit into any of

  • 586th FLTS accomplishes Air Force first in development of Kubernetes

    The 586th Flight Test Squadron, 704th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has taken Kubernetes supersonic.During a flight test Dec. 11, a pilot and flight test engineer with the 586th “Roadrunners” flew a T-38 Talon with operational flight program, or OFP, software utilizing the

  • Arnold AFB personnel donate gifts for AEDC Angel Tree program

    The need was great.So was the response.Team members at Arnold Air Force Base, the headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, once again stepped up to ensure this year’s AEDC Angel Tree program was a success and, thanks to their efforts, Christmas will be a little brighter for more than

  • AEDC Team members make resolutions in preparation for the New Year

    Question: What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2021?“In light of the trying and uncertain times that we all experienced in 2020 and my own (non-COVID) medical challenges from last year, I have a new perspective going into 2021.My New Year’s resolutions are to not take for granted the time that I

  • Drive-thru event delivers Christmas cheer

    The COVID-19 Grinch was on the loose, but a group of determined Airmen at Arnold Air Force Base fended off the foe and delivered Christmas cheer for children and families with the Children’s Candy Cane Caravan.In previous years, Arnold Services hosted a Children’s Christmas Party, but such an event