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  • NFAC marks 80th anniversary of 40- by 80-foot tunnel

    By nearly 40 years, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 40- by 80-foot wind tunnel predates the establishment of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, which it and the AEDC 80- by 120-foot wind tunnel collectively form at the NASA Ames Research Center in California.The 40x80 predates

  • DOD announces launch of online housing feedback system

    Residents of the Arnold Village family housing community at Arnold Air Force Base can now make their voices heard on matters related to base housing.The Department of Defense announced on Aug. 12 the launch of the DOD Housing Feedback System, or DHFS. The new system allows active-duty service

  • Arnold AFB utilizes new tool in paving arsenal

    Arnold Air Force Base has gained a new tool in its paving arsenal. Known as full depth reclamation, or FDR, it is a sustainable pavement rehabilitation technique that involves recycling the full thickness of asphalt pavement and a portion of the underlying materials (base, subbase, and subgrade) to

  • Sellers takes home AIAA honors

    For more than 30 years, Marvin Sellers has led the charge in advocating and advancing the pressure-sensitive paint capability in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex wind tunnels at Arnold Air Force Base.His work has not gone unrewarded.Sellers was recently named the winner of the 2024

  • SR-71 pilot and university instructor make a return visit to Arnold AFB

    More than 100 Arnold Air Force Base personnel gathered at the Arnold AFB Main Auditorium July 30 for a presentation featuring retired Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding and Dr. Norm Speakman.The men visited Arnold AFB, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, to reminisce about their time as co-op

  • Mizell hosts first AEDC Commander’s Call

    A little more than a month after taking command of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Col. Grant Mizell hosted his first Commander’s Call July 19 in the Main Auditorium at Arnold Air Force Base.During the session, Mizell took time to briefly introduce himself to Team AEDC members in attendance

  • Gipson takes command of 746th Test Squadron

    Lt. Col. Jonathon Gipson assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 746th Test Squadron July 22, 2024, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. As commander, he is responsible for the developmental testing of U.S. air, land, sea and space guidance and navigation technologies.Gipson

  • Mizell shares thoughts and goals for AEDC

    Until about 20 years ago, Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell’s knowledge of the complex reflected that of most Americans.“Before my career in test, I was like most people in the United States Air Force and most people across the United States,” he said. “I didn’t even