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  • Team AEDC SharePoint migrating to new version July 1

    On July 1, the Team AEDC SharePoint site is migrating to the newest version of the application, SharePoint Online 0365, also known as SharePoint 2016.This is an Air Force Materiel Command-driven effort, and the Arnold Enterprise Information Management Support Team is requesting assistance from SharePoint site owners to prepare for a successful
  • Col. Charles Roberts, chief of the AEDC Test Support Division based at Arnold Air Force Base, addresses the athletes and supporters gathered May 2, 2019, for the Tennessee Area 13 Special Olympics Spring Games at Tullahoma High School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett

    AEDC team members volunteer at Area 13 Special Olympics Spring Games

    Athletes gathered May 2 at Tullahoma High School to compete in track and field events and bocce during the Tennessee Area 13 Special Olympics Spring Games.Thirty-three AEDC team members, including military, DOD civilians and contract personnel, signed up to volunteer at the event. They assisted in many areas, such as timing races, assisting

  • Nicer weather ushers in renewed focus on motorcycle safety

    The month of May is recognized as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – a time to promote vigilance among motorcyclists and awareness among the motorists who share the roads with them.The warmer temperatures and sunnier skies of the spring season and approaching summer will bring an increase in the number of motorcyclists across the
  • Alfred Gregg, an instrumentation, data and controls engineer at arc heaters on Arnold Air Force Base, and other engineers work on a troubleshooting exercise during a class April 18 at University of Tennessee Space Institute on programming and troubleshooting General Electric programmable logic controllers. Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, National Aerospace Solutions provided the week-long technical training course aimed at new instrumentation, data and controls engineers. PLCs are used for process control automation in many industries, said Curtis Walters, a NAS-nLogic supervisor in the Control Solutions Section. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    Engineers train to troubleshoot

    Alfred Gregg, an instrumentation, data and controls engineer at arc heaters on Arnold Air Force Base, and other engineers work on a troubleshooting exercise during a class April 18 at University of Tennessee Space Institute on programming and troubleshooting General Electric programmable logic controllers. Test Operations and Sustainment
  • Mickey Gipson, left, senior instrumentation, data and controls (ID&C) engineer, and Tabitha Clark, ID&C engineer, run checks April 19 on the operator interface of the model positioning system (MPS) for the H-3 test cell at Arnold Air Force Base. Several elements of the MPS were replaced as part of a planned upgrade, including the control system, position absolute encoders and motors. The upgrade was scheduled for later but a failure in the 15-year-old system required earlier implementation. Changes were made to ensure AEDC's ability to meet customer test requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes.)

    H-3 model positioning system undergoing upgrade

    Mickey Gipson, left, senior instrumentation, data and controls (ID&C) engineer, and Tabitha Clark, ID&C engineer, run checks April 19 on the operator interface of the model positioning system (MPS) for the H-3 test cell at Arnold Air Force Base. Several elements of the MPS were replaced as part of a planned upgrade, including the control system,
  • Lee Smith, Emergency Management Deputy Chief at Arnold Air Force Base, pictured center, takes part in a discussion during the Mental Health First Aid training course held April 22-23 at the Gossick Leadership Center. The training was held for interested senior leaders, first responders and security personnel at Arnold wanting to receive certification as a mental health first aid responder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Ortiz)

    AEDC team members have opportunity to complete Mental Health First Aid training course

    A Mental Health First Aid training course was held April 22-23 at the Gossick Leadership Center on Arnold Air Force Base for interested senior leaders, first responders and security personnel at Arnold wanting to receive certification as a mental health first aid responder. According to Tech Sgt. Alexisa Humphrey, Independent Duty Medical
  • Col. Michael Brandt

    Col. Michael Brandt – Air Force Profile

    This is part of a series of profiles highlighting the contributions of our military and Department of Defense personnel at Arnold Air Force Base.The Air Force profile this month focuses on Col. Michael Brandt, Individual Mobilization to the Commander at Arnold Air Force Base. See the below Q&A for more information about Brandt and his work with
  • The von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility Test crew poses for a group photo in front of the Mach 4 Aerotherm Nozzle assembly in Wind Tunnel C at Arnold Air Force Base. The group was recently recognized for repairing a leak discovered within the assembly during a water checkout. Pictured from left are Clarence “Remo” Rogers, Dan Randall, Adam Gilliland, Greg Crabtree, Brad Peckinpaugh, Tim Waggoner, Aaron Blaser, Josh Jernigan, David Faucett, Jim Crawford and Andy Houser. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

    VKF test crew, recent hire earn recognition for Tunnel C repair

    Thoughts of abandoning ship never entered the minds of the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility Test crew and a newcomer to Arnold Air Force Base after a leak was discovered in Wind Tunnel C. Although they had never run into this issue before, the group quickly completed the research, secured the materials and arranged the work necessary to ensure that
  • Arnold Air Force Base Firefighter Adam McKamey instructs Jill Pickett, High Mach editor at the base, on how to operate a hand line nozzle during aircraft rescue and firefighting training for the Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services personnel at the base. Pickett geared up at the invitation of Assistant Fire Chief Jim Evans, to get a firsthand perspective of the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Evans)

    Test driving a fire hose

    Children, and adults who are being honest, think it would be cool to try their hand at firefighting.Recently, I had that chance, at the invitation of Arnold Air Force Base Assistant Fire Chief Jim Evans during a week of aircraft rescue and firefighting training by the department.I happened to be photographing the training for a story on the

  • Arnold maintains programs to protect wildlife, environment and natural resources

    Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22.The first day took place on that date in 1970, when millions gathered in cities across the U.S. to protest activities having a detrimental impact on the environment while celebrating clean air, water and land. These efforts paid off as, later that year, the Environmental Protection Agency was
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