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Nov. 18, 2019
National Aerospace Solutions leadership celebrates 2019 Salute to Excellence annual award winners

Team members with National Aerospace Solutions, LLC, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, received awards Nov. 5 during the Salute to Excellence Annual Awards Banquet at Arnold Lakeside Center.Presentations were given for the: Quality Award, Safety
Nov. 18, 2019
Arnold Junior Force Council helping feed local families through annual Thanksgiving food drive

As part of an annual food drive, the Arnold Air Force Base Junior Force Council members collected donations for more than 30 food baskets for Coffee County families in need of Thanksgiving meals.Baskets and boxes were placed at several buildings on base so those interested could donate nonperishable
Nov. 4, 2019
Craftsmen keep largest wind tunnels in the world running at peak conditions

They are considered indispensable. Those at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, who observe their contributions every day agree the craftsmen employed there are not only integral to the work at NFAC but play a vital role the Arnold Engineering
Nov. 4, 2019
Arnold AFB welcomes service members for a day of food, comradery

An afternoon of food, fun and fellowship was on the menu as veterans joined active-duty Airmen from Arnold Air Force Base for the Military Appreciation Day: Past, Present and Future event. This year’s Military Appreciation Day was Oct. 18 at the Arnold Lakeside Center. The event is held each year at
Nov. 4, 2019
Runners and walkers wanted for 34th AEDC Turkey Trot 5K

This year marks the 34th year of the AEDC Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Arnold Air Force Base.Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lakeside Center.Capt. Johnathan Gutierrez, with the Company Grade Officers Council, is once again heading up
Nov. 4, 2019
Replacing decades-old exhauster motors expected to increase reliability, availability for testing base wide

Exhauster motors near the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base are being replaced after being in service since at least 1958.The motors, referred to as the A and B exhauster motors, have been used to exhaust up to a combined total of 1,100 pounds of
Oct. 21, 2019
Laws allowing establishment of AEDC turn 70

It was 70 years ago this month that President Harry S. Truman signed legislation that paved the way for the establishment of Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC).On Oct. 27 and 28, 1949, Truman signed the Unitary Wind Tunnel Plan Act and the Air Engineering Development Center Act of 1949.
Oct. 21, 2019
VKF named in honor of von Kármán 60 years ago

Sixty years ago, a test facility at Arnold Air Force Base was renamed in honor of the man who helped provide the blueprint that led to the construction of the now Arnold Engineering Development Complex headquartered at Arnold AFB. During an Oct. 30, 1959, ceremony, the Gas Dynamics Facility was
Oct. 21, 2019
AEDC testing cost-, time-saving water line repair method

When it’s possible to increase operational reliability while minimizing the cost and disruption caused by maintenance, it’s a win-win.Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members are implementing a trial run of such a solution to the problem of leaks in raw water pipes at Arnold Air Force
Oct. 21, 2019
Team members’ innovative methods advance test operations for AEDC hypersonic propulsion facility

Improvements by team members of the AEDC Aerodynamics and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) at Arnold Air Force Base have prevented unscheduled downtime and avoided equipment damage at the facility.Adam Webb, an electrical engineer for the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contractor, National

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