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March 1, 2021
2nd Lt. Michael Hareld becomes first member of U.S. Space Force at Arnold AFB

2nd Lt. Michael Hareld transferred from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force, becoming the first full-time member of the U.S. Space Force on Arnold Air Force Base. While visiting Arnold AFB on Feb. 5, Gen. David Thompson, vice chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, administered
March 1, 2021
AEDC Superintendent Chief Master Sgt. Heckman retiring after 28 years of Air Force service

Serving his country as active duty Air Force for the past 28 years, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Heckman’s last duty day in the U.S. Air Force was Feb. 15, 2021, which means he also stepped down from his most recent role as the Arnold Engineering Development Complex superintendent. As superintendent,
March 1, 2021
AEDC Propulsion Test Branch propelling aircraft engine technology

The Propulsion Test Branch within the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Division tests the powerhouses of U.S. military aircraft and missiles to prove their worthiness for the warfighter.“Our mission is to provide decision makers actionable data through safe, efficient and unbiased test
March 1, 2021
Arnold AFB Recycling Facility improvements completed

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Base Civil Engineering Branch recently completed quality-of-life upgrades at the base Recycling Facility.The effort converted an approximately 400 square-foot covered concrete slab adjoining the facility into two new spaces – a breakroom with office area
March 1, 2021
Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services holds live fire training

Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services personnel trained using an aircraft live fire simulator in mid-February. Live fire training is important for FES team members in order to maintain readiness.The simulator uses propane and simulated smoke, which allows crews to run a variety of
Feb. 16, 2021
AEDC Aeropropulsion team takes the lead on AFWERX Rapid Test Technique Development effort

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force team at Arnold Air Force Base has become involved with AFWERX to explore ways to reduce the time required to prepare to test new U.S. Air Force turbine engines. AFWERX is an Air Force initiative started in 2017 to foster
Feb. 16, 2021
Safety measures added along Wattendorf Memorial Highway

In an effort to improve safety for motorists traveling on Wattendorf Memorial Highway, guardrails are being installed in the vicinity of steep shoulders and bridges.The initial project involves 12 sites where guardrails are to be installed from the intersection with Interstate 24 to Arnold Air Force
Feb. 3, 2021
F/A-18 static display at Arnold AFB repainted

Six aircraft stand on display outside the Main Gate and Gate 2 of Arnold Air Force Base serving as reminders to those who enter the base of the warfighters who depend on the work of the Arnold AFB workforce in support of the test and evaluation mission of Arnold Engineering Development Complex.At
Jan. 26, 2021
AEDC 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel restored to operational status

On Jan. 21, 2021, the multi-year efforts of many yielded the desired results with a successful air-on test run in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel, or 16S, and return to service of the test facility.“Wind Tunnel 16S will provide the nation a significant
Jan. 19, 2021
Heavy Equipment crew at Arnold AFB helps keep roadways safe if winter weather strikes

Though snow days are fairly few and far between for Tennessee, whenever inclement weather does occur during the cold, winter months, the Heavy Equipment crew that oversees roads maintenance at Arnold Air Force Base is ready to tackle it head-on and keep the streets on base safe."When there’s a

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