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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

Eric D'Ambro, a test operations engineer, holds a material sample next to the frame that holds it in a Space Asset Resilience thermal vacuum chamber, Aug. 3, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The chamber can test the resiliency of materials and space systems under accurately simulated space conditions and natural threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

Eric D'Ambro, a test operations engineer, works on a Space Asset Resilience thermal vacuum chamber, Aug. 3, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The chamber is used to create the environment of space and then observe its effects on test articles from the environment and hazards produced by the article itself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

The J-6 Rocket Motor Test Facility has a large blast wall, seen in this image taken July 28, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., that would deflect debris away from the base in case of an uncontrolled rocket motor explosion. Precautions are taken to minimize the possibility of such an event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

The exhaust of solid-propellant rocket motors fired in the J-6 Rocket Motor Test Facility is directed into a dehumidification chamber, shown in this image taken July 28, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. In the chamber cooling water condenses the hot rocket exhaust where it is treated before being released to the natural environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

David Amonette, a boilermaker, works on a porthole of the test cell, July 28, 2020, in the J-6 Rocket Motor Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The facility allows for the ground test and evaluation of solid-propellant rocket motors at simulated altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

In the Hypervelocity Flyout, Impact and Lethality Ground Test and Evaluation capability at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., the results of firing a 1-inch steel ball at 4-inch thick aluminum plates is clearly visible. The ball and one of the plates are seen in this image taken July 21, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

Bonni McKinney, test engineer for the Hypervelocity Flyout, Impact and Lethality Ground T&E capability, inspects frames used for capturing X-ray images of projectiles in Range G, July 21, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The range is instrumented to allow engineers to capture data about the flight of the projectiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

Bonni McKinney, test engineer for the Hypervelocity Flyout, Impact and Lethality Ground Test and Evaluation capability, inspects a quick-operating valve in Range G, July 21, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. The range fires projectiles to simulate reentry, aerodynamics and high-speed impacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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AEDC’s Space and Missile Test Branch operates a diverse set of test and evaluation capabilities

Range G of the Hypervelocity Flyout, Impact and Lethality Ground T&E capability at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., has a nearly 1,000-foot long instrumented vacuum chamber, a section seen here July 21, 2020, to study the flight and impact of projectiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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Brandt awarded Legion of Merit

Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, left, commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, and Col. William Brandt exchange salutes after Geraghty presented the Legion of Merit to Brandt for his work while serving as the Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the AEDC Commander, during a ceremony Nov. 23, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. IMAs are Reservists assigned to active duty units to provide specific skill sets that augment mission performance. Brandt's next assignment is Senior Reservist Adviser for the Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group visits Arnold AFB to view F404 engine stand

Bernie Williamson, right, the Aeropropulsion technology lead for the Test Systems Branch, speaks to Tom Serbowicz, co-chair of the Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group, Oct. 28, 2020, about how the F404 engine testbed in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Sea Level 1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., will be used in maturing new turbine engine instrumentation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Deidre Moon)

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Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group visits Arnold AFB to view F404 engine stand

A member of the Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group views the F404 engine test stand in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Sea Level 1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2020. The PIWG members visited Arnold to view the test facility and discuss how the test stand will be used to help mature new turbine engine instrumentation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Deidre Moon)

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Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group visits Arnold AFB to view F404 engine stand

Standing in front of the F404 engine, Bernie Williamson, Aeropropulsion technology lead for the Test Systems Branch, speaks to members of the Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Sea Level 1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2020. The PIWG members visited Arnold to view the test facility and discuss how the test stand will be used to help mature new turbine engine instrumentation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Deidre Moon) (This image has been altered by obscuring a badge for security purposes.)

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Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group visits Arnold AFB to view F404 engine stand

Bernie Williamson, Aeropropulsion technology lead for the Test Systems Branch, speaks to members of the Propulsion Instrumentation Working Group in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Sea Level 1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2020. The PIWG visited Arnold to view the test facility and discuss how it will be used to help mature new turbine engine instrumentation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Deidre Moon)

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Pandemic doesn’t slow down runners in 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot

AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty nears the finish line as Capt. Elizabeth Sewell prepares to record his time during the 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, Nov. 13, 2020, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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Pandemic doesn’t slow down runners in 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot

Bridget White, left, Lt. Paul McCormack, center and Ben Holton make their way through the course during the 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, held Nov. 13, 2020, at the Arnold Lakeside Center on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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Pandemic doesn’t slow down runners in 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot

Runners sprint from the starting line during the 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, Nov. 13, 2020, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. COVID-19 risk mitigation measures were implemented for this year’s race, including the wearing of masks at the starting line and maintaining social distancing when possible on the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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Pandemic doesn’t slow down runners in 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot

Runners sprint from the starting line during the 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, Nov. 13, 2020, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. COVID-19 risk mitigation measures were implemented for this year’s race, including the wearing of masks at the starting line and maintaining social distancing when possible on the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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Pandemic doesn’t slow down runners in 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot

Bridget White, left, and Jesse Sewell display the frozen turkeys they won for being the first female and male runners to cross the finish line during the 35th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, held Nov. 13, 2020, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. COVID-19 risk mitigation measures were implemented for this year’s race, including the wearing of masks at the starting line and maintaining social distancing when possible on the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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Fernandez promoted to captain

Lt. Col. Adam Quick, left, chief of the AEDC Space and Missile Test Branch, administers the oath of office to newly-promoted Capt. Chris Fernandez during a promotion ceremony, Nov. 18, 2020, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

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