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Nov. 8, 2017
Arnold AFB Community Health Fair provides health information, fitness, diets and more

The second Community Health Fair was Sept. 29 in front of the Arnold Air Force Base Exchange and Commissary with more than 10 exhibitors from several community partners including the Coffee County Health Department, Veteran’s Affairs, Red Cross and Tennova Hospital, to name a few.More than 100
Nov. 8, 2017
AEDC tests three-stream adaptive engine for Pratt & Whitney

AEDC test teams have successfully completed testing an adaptive three-stream fan in the J2 Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base. The testing for Pratt & Whitney was conducted as part of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Adaptive Engine Technology Development (AETD) program. Military
Nov. 7, 2017
AEDC Commander gets an up-close look at Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 capabilities

While visiting the AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, on Oct. 20, AEDC Commander Col. Scott Cain, right, gets a close look at the original German supersonic wind tunnel, circa 1930s, as Tunnel 9 Lead Project Engineer Joseph Coblish, left, describes the capabilities and how it
Oct. 24, 2017
AEDC team member Kim Russell and her mule Gus land cover of Western Mule Magazine

As a relative newcomer to the world of mule ownership, Kim Russell takes steps to ensure she receives the latest mule-related news and tips.Russell, AEDC real property specialist, subscribes to both of the national periodicals devoted to all things mule. The magazines are typically filled with
Oct. 24, 2017
Hypervelocity Tunnel 9 celebrates a historic milestone this month

In the same year the U.S. Air Force is celebrating its 70th anniversary, Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 is celebrating a historic milestone of its own.October marks the 20th anniversary of the Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 as an Air Force facility.Tunnel 9, an AEDC site located at White Oak, Maryland
Oct. 24, 2017
Acoustic emissions testing of air storage vessels at APTU is cost-savings effort

In an effort to save money and have less facility down-time, a new technique was used at the AEDC Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) at Arnold Air Force Base to inspect the high pressure air storage vessels.Adam Fanning, Air Force Asset manager for the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility,
Oct. 10, 2017
You and your family are fast asleep when the smoke alarm sounds: Do you know what to do?

Consider this scenario: It’s 2 o’clock in the morning. You and your family are fast asleep when you awaken to the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. What do you do?If you and your family don’t have a plan in place, it could jeopardize your safety or even prove deadly.In a typical home
Oct. 10, 2017
Team members honored through Employee Recognition Program

The AEDC Test, Operations and Sustainment contractor, National Aerospace Solutions, LLC, recently finalized an Employee Recognition Program which honors team members for support to the AEDC mission.The TOS contract team members have given their support and talents to the nation and Airmen in
Oct. 9, 2017
Team AEDC Spotlight: Data analysis is top priority to AEDC Flight Systems Combined Test Force

Test customers are drawn to the AEDC Flight Systems Combined Test Force because of the tremendously capable people, the world renowned facilities and, now more than ever, the data analysis capability that AEDC offers.In the past, customers would bring their own data analysts when testing at AEDC
Oct. 9, 2017
AEDC senior leaders meet area veterans on Honor Flight

Senior Master Sgt. Charles Hoyt, AEDC senior enlisted leader at Arnold Air Force Base, shakes the hand of one of the World War II veterans during the Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee trip Sept. 13 to Washington. D.C. to visit the war monuments. AEDC Commander Col. Scott Cain was also in attendance

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