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Jan. 9, 2018
Bridge to the Future event provides unique opportunity for prospective AEDC team members

Bridge to the Future, an event hosted by National Aerospace Solutions, the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor for AEDC, provided college-age students of AEDC team members the chance to see where their family works and learn about the many career opportunities available at Arnold Air Force
Dec. 22, 2017
Swanson appreciative of Arnold experience

Fearing that she would become too emotional, Kathy Swanson did not plan on giving a big speech during her retirement party.Instead, Swanson put her thoughts in a letter handed out to co-workers and colleagues in attendance. One of the things she emphasized in this letter was her appreciation to the
Dec. 22, 2017
Arnold AFB Angel Tree supporters bring Christmas joy to 143 children

When the call for help went out personnel across Arnold Air Force Base promptly responded; and due to their efforts, Christmas will be a little brighter for 143 area children. Arnold team members, local counselors and volunteers joined together recently to collect all of the toys and clothing
Dec. 7, 2017
Arnold AFB Legal office offers holiday gift guidance

It’s the season for giving and as the holidays approach, it is important to be mindful of the ethics rules as they apply to gift giving and gift acceptance. The Arnold Air Force Base Legal Office aims to provide the necessary ethical guidelines so everyone can go forward and enjoy the holiday
Dec. 7, 2017
Civil engineers overseeing 89 active projects for FY18

From the replacement of electrical switchgear for safety and reliability enhancement to significant office space renovations, the Civil Engineering Branch at Arnold Air Force Base will have its hands full this fiscal year with a spate of projects supporting each of the Combined Test Forces and
Nov. 22, 2017
CFD verifies new AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 nozzle design

The new Mach 18 nozzle design at the AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, near Silver Spring, has been successfully verified using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) codes.A new nozzle was needed to extend the range of desired conditions from the Mach 7, 8, 10 and 14 conditions
Nov. 20, 2017
Donation made in support of Hands-On Science Center’s STEM programs

Doug Pearson, deputy general manager of National Aerospace Solutions, LLC, the contractor overseeing the AEDC Test Operations and Sustainment contract, presents a check for $5,000 to Deb Wimberley, director of the Hands on Science Center in Tullahoma, to help support the HOSC’s Science, Technology,
Nov. 8, 2017
Military appreciation picnic welcomes past, present and future service members

Retired military, veterans and active-duty service members from the area were recently invited to an afternoon picnic of food, music, fun and comradery at Arnold Air Force Base as a way to say “thank you” for their service.The Military Appreciation: Past, Present and Future Picnic was Oct. 20 at the
Nov. 8, 2017
Baxter assumes leadership of Hypersonic Systems CTF

Lance E. Baxter is the new director of the Hypersonic Systems Combined Test Force.Baxter assumed leadership of the CTF from prior director Edgar Tucker during a Change of Directorship Ceremony Oct. 20 inside the J-5 Solid Rocket Motor Test Facility.“I’m humbled by the honor extended to me today,”
Nov. 8, 2017
More than 200 attend Flight Systems CTF Open House

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 (CTF) during an open house Oct. 21.Approximately 250 people took part in the open house, during which attendees were led on guided tours around the

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