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AEDC at 75: AEDC studies academic partnerships

Gen. Bernard Schriever, commander of the Air Force Systems Command, address the first convocation of the University of Tennessee Space Institute on Sept. 25, 1964, one day after the first UTSI classes were held. In the years leading up to the establishment of UTSI, a program was in place through which the University of Tennessee would award graduate degrees to engineers at AEDC. Also pictured are Arnold Research Organization President R.M. Williams, left, and then-AEDC Commander Maj. Gen. William L. Rogers. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: AEDC studies academic partnerships

U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Capt. Richard Lyle, right, presents a land deed for the University of Tennessee Space Institute to Tennessee Gov. Frank Clement, second from left, during a Jan. 29, 1964, ceremony at Arnold Engineering Development Center. The first UTSI classes were held Sept. 24, 1964, at AEDC in offices provided by the Air Force as UTSI was constructed. In the years leading up to the establishment of UTSI, a program was in place through which the University of Tennessee would award graduate degrees to engineers at AEDC. Also pictured are Arnold Research Organization President R.M. Williams, left, and then-AEDC Commander Maj. Gen. William L. Rogers. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Arnold FES team conducts annual structure fire training

Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services firefighters Roger Whitton, Chris Graham, Jason Montgomery and John Hill, from right, take part in annual structure fire training April 15, 2026, outside the Arnold FES station at Arnold AFB, Tenn. A training unit, which resembles a two-story home, was again provided to Arnold AFB by the Kentucky Fire Commission, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Fires in the simulator are created through a propane-driven system, giving administrators greater control over the fires and providing trainees with improved safety when compared to other live fire training methods. Arnold FES firefighters are required to complete the live fire training annually per National Fire Protection Association and Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

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Arnold FES team conducts annual structure fire training

Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services firefighters Roger Whitton, right, and Chris Graham take part in annual structure fire training April 15, 2026, outside the Arnold FES station at Arnold AFB, Tenn. A training unit, which resembles a two-story home, was again provided to Arnold AFB by the Kentucky Fire Commission, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Fires in the simulator are created through a propane-driven system, giving administrators greater control over the fires and providing trainees with improved safety when compared to other live fire training methods. Arnold FES firefighters are required to complete the live fire training annually per National Fire Protection Association and Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

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Arnold FES team conducts annual structure fire training

Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services firefighters Joey Bryant, right, Matt Aussiker, center and Roger Whitton take part in annual structure fire training April 15, 2026, outside the Arnold FES station at Arnold AFB, Tenn. A training unit, which resembles a two-story home, was again provided to Arnold AFB by the Kentucky Fire Commission, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Fires in the simulator are created through a propane-driven system, giving administrators greater control over the fires and providing trainees with improved safety when compared to other live fire training methods. Arnold FES firefighters are required to complete the live fire training annually per National Fire Protection Association and Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

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AEDC at 75: AEDC dedicates lake in honor of Col. Woods

Dorothy Woods, wife of the late Col. Lebbeus Woods, and their son Lebbeus Woods, look at the sign unveiled during the July 1, 1953, ceremony to dedicate the Arnold Engineering Development Center Lake as Woods Reservoir in honor of Col. Woods. Col. Woods, Deputy Chief of Staff of AEDC Materiel, was assigned to AEDC from January 1950 to February 1952. He was one of the first two Air Force officers to come to Tennessee in connection with the AEDC project in the early 1950s. He passed away in May 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: AEDC dedicates lake in honor of Col. Woods

Maj. Gen. Franklin O. Carroll, first commander of the Arnold Engineering Development Center, right, is joined by Col. Lebbeus Woods, Deputy Chief of Staff of AEDC Materiel, center, in inspecting the AEDC site prior to facility construction in the early 1950s. Woods Reservoir was dedicated in memory of Woods in July 1953. Woods, who was assigned to AEDC from January 1950 to February 1952, passed away in May 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: AEDC dedicates lake in honor of Col. Woods

Col. Lebbeus B. Woods (Photo source: Blog of Lebbeus Woods, son Col. Woods)

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AEDC at 75: Early attention focuses on AEDC Lake

An angler fishes downstream of the Elk River Dam in the early 1960s. On the other side of the dam is Woods Reservoir. The reservoir, created by the 1952 completion of the Elk River Dam to supply cooling water to Arnold Engineering Development Center test facilities, opened for public fishing and recreation on May 30, 1953. Public use of the manmade lake was a topic of focus for then-AEDC Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Harris following construction of the dam and leading up to the dedication of the waterbody as Woods Reservoir in July 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Early attention focuses on AEDC Lake

Attendees take part in a boat ride around Woods Reservoir during the annual Arnold Engineering Development Center Family Picnic in 1969. The reservoir, created by the 1952 completion of the Elk River Dam to supply cooling water to AEDC test facilities, opened for public fishing and recreation on May 30, 1953. Public use of the manmade lake was a topic of focus for then-AEDC Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Harris following construction of the dam and leading up to the dedication of the waterbody as Woods Reservoir in July 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Early attention focuses on AEDC Lake

Children take part in the Junior Fishing Rodeo during the annual Arnold Engineering Development Center Family Picnic on the shore of Woods Reservoir in 1968. Woods Reservoir, created by the 1952 completion of the Elk River Dam to supply cooling water to AEDC test facilities, opened for public fishing and recreation on May 30, 1953. Public use of the manmade lake was a topic of focus for then-AEDC Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Harris following construction of the dam and leading up to the dedication of the waterbody as Woods Reservoir in July 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Early attention focuses on AEDC Lake

Sailboats navigate the course during the 1968 Highland Yacht Club Regatta on Woods Reservoir. The reservoir, created by the 1952 completion of the Elk River Dam to supply cooling water to Arnold Engineering Development Center test facilities, opened for public fishing and recreation on May 30, 1953. Public use of the manmade lake was a topic of focus for then-AEDC Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Harris following construction of the dam and leading up to the dedication of the waterbody as Woods Reservoir in July 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Early attention focuses on AEDC Lake

Children play in the water near the Woods Reservoir beach in 1975. Woods Reservoir, created by the 1952 completion of the Elk River Dam to supply cooling water to Arnold Engineering Development Center test facilities, opened for public fishing and recreation on May 30, 1953. Public use of the manmade lake was a topic of focus for then-AEDC Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Harris following construction of the dam and leading up to the dedication of the waterbody as Woods Reservoir in July 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Early attention focuses on AEDC Lake

A ski club performs on Woods Reservoir during the 14th annual Arnold Engineering Development Center Family Picnic in 1968. Woods Reservoir, created by the 1952 completion of the Elk River Dam to supply cooling water to Arnold Engineering Development Center test facilities, opened for public fishing and recreation on May 30, 1953. Public use of the manmade lake was a topic of focus for then-AEDC Commander Brig. Gen. Samuel Harris following construction of the dam and leading up to the dedication of the waterbody as Woods Reservoir in July 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Arnold AFB seeking nominations for Honorary Commander Program

Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, is now accepting applications for the Arnold AFB Honorary Commander Program. The deadline to submit nominations is May 29, 2026. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Distracted driving

Officer Garrett Tucker with the Arnold Air Force Base Police Department approaches a vehicle during a simulated stop May 12, 2025, at Arnold AFB. The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team is asking fellow team members across the Complex to take steps to prevent distracted driving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

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AEDC at 75: Sverdrup leads ARO through early years

Maj. Gen. Leif Sverdrup poses for a photo in front of the then-under construction Arnold Engineering Development test facility in 1955. Sverdrup served as president of Arnold Research Organization Inc., the first company awarded a contract to operate AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Sverdrup leads ARO through early years

Maj. Gen. Leif Sverdrup poses for a photo in front of the then-under construction Arnold Engineering Development Center test facility in 1955. Sverdrup served as president of Arnold Research Organization Inc., the first company awarded a contract to operate AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Sverdrup leads ARO through early years

Leif Sverdrup (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC-level winners of AFMC Science, Engineering and Technical Management awards announced

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex-level winners of the 2025 Air Force Materiel Command Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards have been announced. AEDC-level winners will now compete for the Air Force Test Center-level Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brooke Brumley)

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