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Arnold AFB first responders bring speed, skill to emergencies

Heat waves rise from a ground fire as Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services personnel make their attack with a hand line on the opposite side of the aircraft simulator during training April 2 at a training area on base. The simulator uses propane to generate controlled fires in various locations in and around the mock fuselage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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Portable data station increasing test throughput, providing benefits for all AEDC testing

Joseph Mann, AEDC instrumentation, data and controls engineer, works at the U7 portable data station in one of the arc-heated test cells at Arnold Air Force Base. Members of the Test Support System Division at Arnold AFB designed and built the portable data acquisition system to setup and prepare instrumentation between and during testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Ortiz) (This image has been altered for security purposes)

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Capt. Jonathon Dias Air Force profile

While standing in the Sea Level 2 test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Capt. Jonathon Dias, test manager with the Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force at Arnold Air Force Base, speaks about the test capabilities of the cell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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Main Gate upgrades to be completed soon

Work continues on modifications to the Main Gate at Arnold Air Force Base. "We expect to be finished with the project completely by the end of April," said Josh Cooke, utility asset manager for the Test Support Division Operations Section at the base. The active vehicle barrier foundations are in place and installation of new fencing and overwatch building was scheduled to begin the week of March 11, Cooke said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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Co-workers rally behind team member with a brain tumor

An instrument technician at Arnold Air Force Base, Gary Bise, returned to work Jan. 28 after being away from the job for months recovering from a brain tumor. “I’m blessed in so many ways,” he said. “Every day I come to a job I love.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Brad Hicks)

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January marks 60th anniversary of turbine engine testing for AEDC J-1 engine test cell

One of the more recent tests conducted in the AEDC J-1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base was for the Pratt & Whitney Adaptive Engine Technology Demonstrator engine core, pictured here. (U.S. Air Force photos)

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January marks 60th anniversary of turbine engine testing for AEDC J-1 engine test cell

A F100-PW-229 ram engine, which powers the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon, undergoes accelerated mission testing in the in J-1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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January marks 60th anniversary of turbine engine testing for AEDC J-1 engine test cell

A full-scale replica of the Gemini adapter section and base of capsule is being prepared for simulated high altitude test of emergency abort system occurring in 1963 in the AEDC J-1 test cell at Arnold Air Force Base. The linear shaped explosive charge, which encircles the adapter section (the larger right-hand portion of this test installation), is set off to free the capsule from the booster, then the capsule retrorockets are fired to push the capsule away from the booster. The test showed modifications are needed to provide for successful emergency aborts. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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January marks 60th anniversary of turbine engine testing for AEDC J-1 engine test cell

A full-scale replica of the Gemini adapter section and base of capsule is being prepared for simulated high altitude test of emergency abort system occurring in 1963 in the AEDC J-1 test cell at Arnold Air Force Base. The linear shaped explosive charge, which encircles the adapter section (the larger right-hand portion of this test installation), is set off to free the capsule from the booster, then the capsule retrorockets are fired to push the capsule away from the booster. The test showed modifications are needed to provide for successful emergency aborts. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Outside machinists providing critical support to facilities at Arnold Air Force Base

Jeff Youngblood, machinist, operates a lathe in the Base Civil Engineering machine shop at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Ortiz)

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Outside machinists providing critical support to facilities at Arnold Air Force Base

Drew Hall and Neil Aukeman, outside machinists for the Aeropropulsion System Test Facility, check vavles for C-1 and C-2 engine test cells at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Ortiz)

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Area students, Arnold team members learn how to “Be a Bat Hero”

As part of an outreach effort during International Bat Week held Oct. 24-31, Leslie Hay, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service liaison at Arnold Air Force Base, hands out informational packets at Café 100 in the Administration and Engineering Building on Oct. 31. Pictured is Hay, right, with Maurice May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rick Goodfriend)

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Col. Roberts puts his past experience to use as AEDC Test Support Division Chief

Col. Charles Roberts, AEDC TSD Chief (U.S. Air Force photo by Deidre Ortiz)

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Arnold AFB Emergency Services conduct MH-47 familiarization training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mason, MH-47 crew chief, briefs Arnold Air Force Base’s Emergency Management Services personnel on the safety specifications of the cargo compartment at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Aug. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher J. Warner) (This image has been altered for security purposes)

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Arnold AFB Emergency Services conduct MH-47 familiarization training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mason, MH-47 crew chief, demonstrates how to open the Chinook’s compartments in the case of an emergency for Arnold Air Force Base’s Emergency Management Services personnel at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Aug. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher J. Warner)

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Arnold AFB Emergency Services conduct MH-47 familiarization training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mason, MH-47 crew chief, briefs Arnold Air Force Base’s Emergency Management Services personnel on the uniqueness of the Chinook’s air refueling probe at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Aug. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher J. Warner)

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Arnold AFB Emergency Services conduct MH-47 familiarization training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mason, MH-47 crew chief, briefs Arnold Air Force Base’s Emergency Management Services personnel on the unique design of the Chinook’s fuel system at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Aug. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher J. Warner) (This image has been altered for security purposes)

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Arnold AFB Emergency Services conduct MH-47 familiarization training

Assistant Fire Chief Gary Horn listens while being briefed about the cargo and troop compartment specifications of the MH-47 Chinook at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Aug. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher J. Warner) (This image has been altered for security purposes)

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Arnold AFB Emergency Services conduct MH-47 familiarization training

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mason, MH-47 crew chief, briefs Arnold Air Force Base’s Emergency Management Services personnel on the general characteristics of the Chinook and explains the training they are about to receive at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Aug. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher J. Warner) (This image has been altered for security purposes)

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Arnold AFB Emergency Services conduct MH-47 familiarization training

Arnold Air Force Base’s Emergency Management Services personnel are briefed on the unique characteristics of the Chinook’s tandem rotors during joint familiarization training at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, Aug. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher J. Warner) (This image has been altered for security purposes)

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