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March 25, 2020
AEDC Capital Improvements Branch manages restoration, modernization, development of infrastructure

The Capital Improvements Branch, or TSSI, supports the mission of Arnold Engineering Development Complex by advancing test capabilities through addressing infrastructure needs.“We partner with our Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, NAS (National Aerospace Solutions), to provide the Test and
March 25, 2020
AEDC Test Technology, Analysis and Evaluation Branch validates, advances testing

The Test Technology, Analysis and Evaluation Branch, or TSTA, helps execute the mission of Arnold Engineering Development Complex by providing understanding of where test facilities and articles stand today and helping develop where they can go tomorrow.The Branch, part of the Test Operations
March 24, 2020
Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services conducts live fire training

Over the course of two weeks, the Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services personnel trained using structure and aircraft live fire simulators.Live fire training is important for FES team members in order to maintain readiness. The simulators use propane and simulate smoke, which allows
March 20, 2020
AEDC Commander provides update on COVID-19 risk mitigation

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty issued the following statement on Friday, March 20:Arnold Air Force Base will be in a maximum telework posture to determine the feasibility of minimizing base operations should it become necessary to further protect the health of
March 20, 2020
Capability improvements at transonic wind tunnel leads to approximately $200,000 in savings annually

An annual savings of close to $200,000 is expected after the facility checkouts of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 16-foot Transonic Wind Tunnel, or 16T, at Arnold Air Force Base last September.By leveraging previous upgrades to the Propulsion Wind Tunnel facility’s main compressor drive,
March 19, 2020
Arnold engineers implement Condition-Based Maintenance Wireless Network

An innovative pilot project at Arnold Air Force Base is providing a potential solution to improving the condition-based maintenance, or CBM, program for Arnold Engineering Development Complex assets.In a unique industrial environment such as Arnold AFB, obtaining the necessary measurements for CBM
March 17, 2020
Arnold AFB takes actions on coronavirus

Arnold Air Force Base leadership have begun taking proactive measures to protect the health of the workforce and help slow the spread of community transmission. To date, such measures include expanding telework opportunities and limiting mission activities to those which are most vital to our
March 16, 2020
Students collaborate, create, compete as part of Engineers Week

Students from all over middle Tennessee participated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities during National Engineers Week. Held Feb. 16-22, many Arnold Engineering Development Complex engineers and other volunteers assisted with the local events that took place throughout
March 16, 2020
Air Force Civil Engineering: Providing the foundation for mission success

In 1941, Gen. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold said, “Air bases are a determining factor in the success of air operations. The two-legged stool of men and planes would topple over without this equally important third leg.”Through the years his insight has not changed. Despite the changing global environment,
March 16, 2020
Bunch ‘reenergized’ by visit to Arnold AFB

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, said he gleaned much during his recent visit to Arnold Air Force Base, but there was one takeaway he reiterated throughout his wrap-up meeting with base leadership. “We’ve got awesome Airmen here doing awesome things, and they’re

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