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April 6, 2023
AEDC commander gets up-close look at firefighting training

Col. Randel Gordon, left, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, practices controlling a fire hose before entering the mobile structure fire trainer at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2023. Backing up Gordon is Kip Luttrell, an Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services crew chief.
April 4, 2023
Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs visits Arnold AFB

Col. Randel Gordon, commander of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, points out components in the C2 altitude engine test cell to Maj. Gen. David H. Tabor, second from left, the director of programs for the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters Air Force, and
March 24, 2023
Arnold Recycling Center staff strive to educate base personnel, community about importance of recycling

The Arnold Air Force Base Recycling Center participated in the Global Recycling Day March 18 at the Hands-On Science Center in Tullahoma to help spread the word about why recycling and properly disposing of trash is important.According to Eric Hopp, Arnold Recycling Center manager, the Arnold
March 23, 2023
2023 AEDC Spark Tank initiative funds multiple projects

Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members were recently granted funding for their innovative ideas as part of the 2023 AEDC Spark Tank.An announcement was made in October 2022 calling all innovators to submit their ideas, and the last day for submissions was Jan.13. The AEDC Spark Tank
March 22, 2023
AEDC announces winners of 2022 Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards

Arnold Engineering Development Complex senior leadership announced the complex-level winners for the Air Force Materiel Command Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards on March 15.Nomination packages are evaluated in three areas: operational impact, innovative improvements and customer
March 22, 2023
AEDC annual award winners honored during luncheon

Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership honored military and civilian government annual award winners and nominees for their hard work and achievements over the course of 2022 during a March 10 ceremony at Arnold Air Force Base.Those award recipients are: Lt. Col. Jeremy Hamilton, Field
March 21, 2023
Joint effort underway to power rocket sleds into the future

Rocket sled testing is critical to bridging the gap between the laboratory and full-scale flight tests for weapon systems under development.Keeping those sleds moving is the focus of a joint effort within the Department of Defense, which operates three sled track organizations, one each at China
March 15, 2023
Arnold Medical Aid Station hosts drug take-back, opioid response training event

Meredith Hugh, a regional overdose prevention specialist with the Franklin County Prevention Coalition, shows a device to administer naloxone during an event to train and certify interested individuals in the use of the opioid reversal drug at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2023. The state
March 8, 2023
High-pressure air capacity being increased to support tests, throughput at Arnold Air Force Base

Over the last few years, new equipment has been manufactured and installed to provide high-pressure air to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex test facilities at Arnold Air Force Base in support of the recent increase in testing across base.According to Tyler McCamey, project manager for the
Feb. 28, 2023
State, local leaders visit Arnold AFB

Rachel Garrard, lead test manager for the 717th Test Squadron, speaks about the engine test cell behind her which is used to test aircraft engines at simulated altitudes during a visit by state and local leaders to Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Feb. 10, 2023. The 717th Test Squadron, 804th Test

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