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Dec. 2, 2019
AEDC hopes to spark innovation with new program

In hopes of driving a culture of innovation needed to prove the superiority of systems to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership has started its own Spark Cell.The Spark program, started by AFWERX, is a grassroots innovation program that
Dec. 2, 2019
Family and friends of AEDC Flight CTF visit Arnold

During an open house on Nov. 2, friends and families of Arnold Air Force Base were granted an opportunity to get an inside look at the AEDC Flight Systems Combined Test Force.Approximately 120 people took part in the open house, during which attendees were led on guided tours around the facilities
Dec. 2, 2019
AEDC teams improve design engineering capability

Arnold Engineering Development Complex is in high demand for testing.In order to help meet that demand, AEDC Test Operations and Sustainment, or TOS, contractor, National Aerospace Solutions, LLC, expanded its design engineering staff in 2019 to support capital projects, test programs and the
Nov. 18, 2019
National Aerospace Solutions leadership celebrates 2019 Salute to Excellence annual award winners

Team members with National Aerospace Solutions, LLC, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, received awards Nov. 5 during the Salute to Excellence Annual Awards Banquet at Arnold Lakeside Center.Presentations were given for the: Quality Award, Safety
Nov. 18, 2019
Arnold Junior Force Council helping feed local families through annual Thanksgiving food drive

As part of an annual food drive, the Arnold Air Force Base Junior Force Council members collected donations for more than 30 food baskets for Coffee County families in need of Thanksgiving meals.Baskets and boxes were placed at several buildings on base so those interested could donate nonperishable
Nov. 4, 2019
Runners and walkers wanted for 34th AEDC Turkey Trot 5K

This year marks the 34th year of the AEDC Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Arnold Air Force Base.Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lakeside Center.Capt. Johnathan Gutierrez, with the Company Grade Officers Council, is once again heading up
Oct. 21, 2019
AEDC testing cost-, time-saving water line repair method

When it’s possible to increase operational reliability while minimizing the cost and disruption caused by maintenance, it’s a win-win.Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members are implementing a trial run of such a solution to the problem of leaks in raw water pipes at Arnold Air Force
Oct. 21, 2019
Team members’ innovative methods advance test operations for AEDC hypersonic propulsion facility

Improvements by team members of the AEDC Aerodynamics and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) at Arnold Air Force Base have prevented unscheduled downtime and avoided equipment damage at the facility.Adam Webb, an electrical engineer for the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contractor, National
Sept. 16, 2019
3D printing successfully used to fabricate discontinued part for lube oil system

When a decades-old part could no longer be purchased, the Plant Operations and Maintenance team at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base coordinated with members of the Condition Based Maintenance group, or CBM, to determine how best to recreate the
Aug. 19, 2019
New Aeropropulsion CTF director faces challenge of meeting increased test demand

Though he had not worked directly with AEDC before, Lt. Col. Lane Haubelt, the new director of the Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force at Arnold Air Force Base, knew of its mission and commented that the Complex’s reputation precedes it.“As an engineer, especially one with an aeronautical engineering

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