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  • Water update: Arnold AFB Water is Safe to Drink

    During routine potable water sampling on base in June 2017, AEDC discovered drinking water sources which had elevated levels of lead in the potable drinking water. The EPA action level is any detection above 15 parts per billion (ppb), or 0.015 milligrams of lead per liter of water (mg/L). These

  • Sea Level Test Cells entering third decade with AEDC

    Around this time 20 years ago, a facility new to AEDC was gearing up for its first test.Sea-Level Test Cells SL-2 and SL-3 were undergoing activation at Arnold Air Force Base in the early fall of 1998. The first customer test of an F119 engine was set to begin at the facility early that October.The

  • Alpha Warrior brings unique fitness challenge to Arnold Air Force Base

    The Alpha Warrior Battle Rig can be an imposing sight to even the most ardent fitness fanatics. Contained within the compact obstacle course are several stations, each representing a grueling athletic challenge resembling those seen on the “American Ninja Warrior” television series. Among these

  • Col. Tran no stranger to Test Systems Sustainment operations

    Col. John Tran recently stepped into the role of AEDC Test Systems Sustainment Chief at Arnold Air Force Base, and in this position he plans to further develop Commander Col. Scott Cain’s strategic plan and vision for mission ready sustainment across all test facilities.“The Test Systems Sustainment

  • Craft crew help with weather encounter testing

    The craftsmen at the AEDC Hypervelocity Ballistic Range are supporting efforts to improve a long-standing “weather encounter” capability by making sure all the elements are in place for upcoming tests. During these tests, projectiles at high velocities will pass through simulated weather as they

  • Crazy Daisies food truck open for business on Arnold Air Force Base

    As 11 a.m. approached on a day some time in the making, the small group that had gathered in the Main Auditorium parking lot quickly grew.The sound of a nearby generator drowned out the sound of rumbling tummies as dozens of patrons lined up, awaiting their turn to try the wraps, nachos and

  • Arnold Air Force Base to reap benefits of $19.7 million energy savings award

    NORESCO, one of the 16 Super Energy Savings Performance Contractors, received the $19.7 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) award to work at Arnold Air Force Base through the Air Force Civil Engineering Center and Defense Logistics Agency. The scope of services under the contract is