Arnold Air Force Base

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. and former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander Michael Brewer, left, discusses the 60th anniversary hat and note he contributed to the AEDC time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Brewer served as Complex commander when AEDC celebrated its 60th anniversary. Pictured holding the items contributed by Brewer is AEDC Executive Officer Capt. Nathan Tedder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Historian Ken Sloat, left, describes retired Air Force and former AEDC commander Col. Phillip Conran’s contribution to the AEDC time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Conran provided a plaque detailing the November 1985 explosion of the J-5 rocket test facility at Arnold AFB. No one was injured, and the facility was rebuilt less than a year later. Holding the plaque is AEDC Executive Officer Capt. Nathan Tedder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Senior Airman Christopher Bradbury, center left, and 1st Lt. Thomas Baldwin, center right, ceremonially seal the Arnold Engineering Development Complex time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Former AEDC commander pictured seated, from left, are retired Air Force Col. Larry Graviss, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Mike Wiedemer, retired Maj. Gen. Michael Brewer, retired Col. Raymond Toth and Maj. Gen. Scott Cain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. and former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander Mike Wiedemer speaks before contributing a book, a document signed by several AEDC Fellows program inductees, a written prayer and coin to the AEDC time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. The book contributed by Wiedemer, entitled “Architects of Air Supremacy,” describes the work of Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold, for whom AEDC was dedicated in 1951, and Theodore von Kármán to advance American aerospace capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Outgoing Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell prepares to place the current AEDC Commander’s Coin into a time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Mizell also placed into the time capsule a letter detailing current challenges and initiatives undertaken recently to help guide the future of the Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Outgoing Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell, left, shares one of his contributions to the AEDC time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Mizell included in the capsule a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey specially distilled for the 75th anniversary of AEDC. Pictured holding the bottle is AEDC Executive Officer Capt. Nathan Tedder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Air Force Test Center Commander and former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, left, describes the burst disc from testing at AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 at White Oak, Md., he contributed to the AEDC time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Pictured holding the disc is AEDC Executive Officer Capt. Nathan Tedder, right. Also pictured is AEDC Historian Ken Sloat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

Retired Air Force Col. and former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander Larry Graviss describes the requirements document written by Frank Wattendorf in the 1940s that he contributed to the AEDC time capsule unveiled June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. In the document Wattendorf detailed the facilities needed for a new test center. This center was later constructed and dedicated as Arnold Engineering Development Center on June 25, 1951. Holding the document is AEDC Executive Officer Capt. Nathan Tedder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

Music procedures on Air Force installations

The American flag flies atop the pole in front of the Administration and Engineering Building at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. The AEDC Safety team is encouraging team members to familiarize themselves with proper procedures when the music is played across the installation daily at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

Complex, Air Force leadership rededicate AEDC

Jay Strobino, field representative for U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, reads a letter from Blackburn congratulating Arnold Engineering Development Complex on reaching its milestone 75th anniversary during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. AEDC was originally dedicated by then-President Harry S. Truman on June 25, 1951, in honor of the late Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

Complex, Air Force leadership rededicate AEDC

U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais speaks prior to the formal rededication of Arnold Engineering Development Complex during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. AEDC was originally dedicated by then-President Harry S. Truman on June 25, 1951, in honor of the late Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

Complex, Air Force leadership rededicate AEDC

Air Force Test Center Commander and former Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, standing left, and outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell, right, unveil a plaque commemorating the rededication of the Complex during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. AEDC was originally dedicated by then-President Harry S. Truman on June 25, 1951, in honor of the late Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

Complex, Air Force leadership rededicate AEDC

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Historian Ken Sloat discusses the establishment of AEDC prior to the formal rededication of the Complex during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. AEDC was originally dedicated by then-President Harry S. Truman on June 25, 1951, in honor of the late Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Evan McCoy holds the AEDC guidon during the AEDC Change of Command ceremony that took place June 27, 2026, as part of the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell relinquished command of the Complex to incoming Commander Col. Wayne Dirkes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

Air Force Test Center Commander Maj. Gen. Scott Cain, left, outgoing Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell, center, and incoming AEDC Commander Col. Wayne Dirkes salute while the national anthem is performed prior to the AEDC Change of Command ceremony that took place June 27, 2026, as part of the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell relinquished command of the Complex to incoming Commander Col. Wayne Dirkes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

Airmen, led by 804th Test Group Commander Col. Jack Rhodes, center, stand at attention during the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Change of Command ceremony that took place June 27, 2026, as part of the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell relinquished command of the Complex to incoming Commander Col. Wayne Dirkes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

The Honor Guard from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, prepares to present the U.S. and Tennessee state flags during the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Change of Command ceremony that took place June 27, 2026, during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house celebration at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. Outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell relinquished command of the Complex to incoming Commander Col. Wayne Dirkes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

Lt. Col. Jason Thomas, commander of the 716th Test Squadron, left, and other members of the 716 TS team, discuss aircraft testing models on display during the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. The public open house was held to coincide with the original June 25, 1951, dedication of AEDC. The history and accomplishments of AEDC throughout its first 75 years were showcased during the open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

Stephen Arnold, 717th Test Squadron technical adviser, right, discusses an engine on display during the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. The public open house was held to coincide with the original June 25, 1951, dedication of AEDC. The history and accomplishments of AEDC throughout its first 75 years were showcased during the open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download

AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

Attendees board a bus June 27, 2026, to participate in a base bus tour during the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 75th anniversary open house celebration June 27, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC. The public open house was held to coincide with the original June 25, 1951, dedication of AEDC. Along with bus tours, the event included AEDC history tents, an AEDC rededication ceremony and the AEDC Change of Command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

Details Download