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Feb. 4, 2019
Transportation supervisor at Arnold formerly K-9 handler for U.S. Marine Corps

Tyler Walker started his job in fleet management and analysis at Arnold Air Force Base in August 2017, and when the position came open, he was promoted to supervisor of fleet management in May 2018.Though a good portion of his job now involves sitting at a desk fielding phones calls and emails
Jan. 21, 2019
January marks 60th anniversary of turbine engine testing for AEDC J-1 engine test cell

The AEDC J-1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base has reached is 60th year providing altitude testing for medium and large turbine engines.The first facility constructed at AEDC for the testing of turbine engines was based on equipment and operation of a German facility that was moved to the
Jan. 21, 2019
Chief Master Sgt. Robert Heckman – Air Force profile

This is the first part in a series of profiles highlighting the contributions of our military and Department of Defense personnel at Arnold Air Force Base. The first profile focuses on Chief Master Sgt. Robert Heckman, AEDC Superintendent.Being in the role of AEDC Superintendent at Arnold Air Force
Jan. 21, 2019
704th Test Group successfully leading Directed Energy Experimentation Campaign

After the success of the first range experiment of the Directed Energy (DE) Experimentation Campaign at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, in October 2018, the 704th Test Group’s Directed Energy Combined Test Force (DE CTF) is now planning future experiments in support of the Campaign.The Air
Jan. 18, 2019
Arnold AFB Legal Office offers free tax help

The 2018 income tax season has arrived, and the Arnold Air Force Base legal office is offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for eligible personnel.All active-duty service members, retirees and their dependents are eligible to receive these free services. This year, the legal office
Jan. 10, 2019
Arnold AFB engineers prepare to ‘amaze’ local students

Arnold Air Force Base engineers and personnel are preparing to host local students at the Base and local businesses during National Engineers Week, Feb. 17-23.The theme of the 2019 Engineers Week is “Engineers: Invent Amazing – Celebrate. Volunteer. Connect.”To celebrate Engineers Week, local
Jan. 9, 2019
Government shutdown not affecting AEDC operations, personnel

Since the partial government shutdown began Dec. 22, 2018, Arnold Engineering Development Complex operations and personnel have not been and will not be affected.Due to the signing of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 by President Donald Trump Aug. 13, 2018,
Jan. 8, 2019
Model Shop welders complete works of arc in support of Arnold Air Force Base mission

When engineers in the test facilities across Arnold Air Force Base need items fabricated ranging from large platforms to small data-collection devices, they typically turn to the welders at the base Model and Machine Shop to provide the spark needed to get the job done. Between the boilermakers,
Jan. 8, 2019
Arnold Air Force Base hosts 2018 Air Force Test Center Strategic Offsite

The mission of the Air Force Test Center is to “conduct Developmental Test and Evaluation of air, space and cyber systems to provide timely, objective and accurate information to decision makers.”Arnold Engineering Development Complex is expected to continue playing a vital role in this mission, and
Jan. 8, 2019
Brig. Gen. Azzano says Arnold Air Force Base critical in helping Air Force Test Center achieve its mission

Arnold Air Force Base recently hosted Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano’s first Air Force Test Center Strategic Offsite since he assumed the post of AFTC commander in August.The AFTC, headquartered at Edwards Air Force Base, California, leads the Air Force test and evaluation mission, conducting

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