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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

A model of the B-58 Hustler, the Air Force’s first operational supersonic bomber, is tested in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16-foot transonic wind tunnel of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1957. Planning for PWT began in January 1950 when representatives from the aircraft propulsion industry met with the Air Force Research and Development Board on Facilities. The funding program for the facility was issued the following year. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

Motor drive compressors that generate airflow through the Propulsion Wind Tunnel of what was then known as the Arnold Engineering Development Center are shown in this photo from 1957. Planning for PWT began in January 1950 when representatives from the aircraft propulsion industry met with the Air Force Research and Development Board on Facilities. The funding program for the facility was issued the following year. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

The T-4 test cell of the Engine Test Facility of what was then known as the Arnold Engineering Development Center is shown in this photo from 1957. At the time, the Marquardt ramjet engine was undergoing testing in the facility. The ETF was completed in 1953, and the first engine was fired at the facility in August of that year. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

A J47 engine is prepared for open-air testing prior to being test fired in August 1953 at the Engine Test Facility of what was then known as the Arnold Engineering Development Center. The ETF was completed in 1953, and the J47 was the first engine fired at the facility. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

Tests to support a feasibility study of the Pye Wacket, a lenticular-shaped air-to-air rocket, are conducted in the Gas Dynamics Facility of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1959. The decision to proceed with a Gas Dynamics Facility at AEDC was made by representatives of the Air Force, Navy, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the government’s Research Development Board and aircraft industry during a meeting in Washington, D.C., in early 1950. On Oct. 30, 1959, the Gas Dynamics Facility was dedicated as the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility in honor of mathematician, physicist and engineer Theodore von Kármán. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

A flexible nozzle for one of the wind tunnels in the Gas Dynamics Facility of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center is shown in this photo from 1959. The decision to proceed with a Gas Dynamics Facility at AEDC was made by representatives of the Air Force, Navy, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the government’s Research Development Board and aircraft industry during a meeting in Washington, D.C., in early 1950. On Oct. 30, 1959, the Gas Dynamics Facility was dedicated as the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility in honor of mathematician, physicist and engineer Theodore von Kármán. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

A model of the Dyna-Soar spaceplane is set for testing in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16-foot transonic wind tunnel of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1959. Planning for PWT began in January 1950 when representatives from the aircraft propulsion industry met with the Air Force Research and Development Board on Facilities. The funding program for the facility was issued the following year. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

A model of the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile is adjusted prior to testing in a wind tunnel of the Gas Dynamics Facility of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1958. The decision to proceed with a Gas Dynamics Facility at AEDC was made by representatives of the Air Force, Navy, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the government’s Research Development Board and aircraft industry during a meeting in Washington, D.C., in early 1950. On Oct. 30, 1959, the Gas Dynamics Facility was dedicated as the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility in honor of mathematician, physicist and engineer Theodore von Kármán. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

A model of the Bomarc missile undergoes testing in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16-foot transonic wind tunnel of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1958. Planning for PWT began in January 1950 when representatives from the aircraft propulsion industry met with the Air Force Research and Development Board on Facilities. The funding program for the facility was issued the following year. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

The GAM-72 Quail, a full-scale missile, is tested in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel 16-foot transonic wind tunnel of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1958. Planning for PWT began in January 1950 when representatives from the aircraft propulsion industry met with the Air Force Research and Development Board on Facilities. The funding program for the facility was issued the following year. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

Technicians prepare to fire an arc-driven wind tunnel for testing in the Gas Dynamics Facility of what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center in 1958. The decision to proceed with a Gas Dynamics Facility at AEDC was made by representatives of the Air Force, Navy, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the government’s Research Development Board and aircraft industry during a meeting in Washington, D.C., in early 1950. On Oct. 30, 1959, the Gas Dynamics Facility was dedicated as the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility in honor of mathematician, physicist and engineer Theodore von Kármán. Arnold Engineering Development Center is now known as Arnold Engineering Development Complex, headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Beat the heat

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team is urging personnel across the Complex to be proactive to minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses. The Safety team is also encouraging fellow members of Team AEDC to recognize the signs of heat illness. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration graphic)

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Beat the heat

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Safety team is urging personnel across the Complex to be proactive to minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses. The Safety team is also encouraging fellow members of Team AEDC to recognize the signs of heat illness. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration graphic)

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Arnold AFB Natural Resources completes successful prescribed burn season

A prescribed fire burns within a forested area of Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., March 6, 2026. Prescribed fires are controlled blazes used to mitigate wildfire risks by burning potential wildfire fuels and to achieve wildlife management objectives. The operations at Arnold are overseen by the Arnold AFB Natural Resources team. This year’s prescribed fire season at Arnold ran from late February throughout March. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

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Arnold AFB Natural Resources completes successful prescribed burn season

Ali Ware, right, and Tyler Turner, Wildland Fire Branch firefighters from Beale Air Force Base, California, survey a site before beginning prescribed fire operations at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., March 6, 2026. Prescribed fires are controlled blazes used to mitigate wildfire risks by burning potential wildfire fuels and to achieve wildlife management objectives. The operations at Arnold are overseen by the Arnold AFB Natural Resources team. This year’s prescribed fire season at Arnold ran from late February throughout March. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

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Arnold AFB Natural Resources completes successful prescribed burn season

A prescribed fire burns within a forested area of Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., March 6, 2026. Prescribed fires are controlled blazes used to mitigate wildfire risks by burning potential wildfire fuels and to achieve wildlife management objectives. The operations at Arnold are overseen by the Arnold AFB Natural Resources team. This year’s prescribed fire season at Arnold ran from late February throughout March. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Thornburgh)

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AEDC engineer earns recognition from former college

Satsha Burden is a test engineer and test manager for the 716th Test Squadron Store Separation Group at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Burden was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation Young Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Burden attended Northwest Mississippi Community College from 2017 to 2020 and began his career at Arnold in 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AEDC engineer earns recognition from former college

Satsha Burden, center, encourages fans to show their school spirit during his time as a student at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Burden was a member of the school’s cheerleading squad. He is now a test engineer and test manager for the 716th Test Squadron Store Separation Group at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Burden was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation Young Alumni Professional Achievement Award. He began his career at Arnold in 2022. (Courtesy photo)

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AEDC engineer earns recognition from former college

Satsha Burden, center, prepares to hype up the crowd during his time as a student at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Burden was a member of the school’s cheerleading squad. Burden is now a test engineer and test manager for the 716th Test Squadron Store Separation Group at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Burden was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation Young Alumni Professional Achievement Award. He began his career at Arnold in 2022. (Courtesy photo)

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AEDC engineer earns recognition from former college

Satsha Burden lifts a fellow cheerleader during his time as a student at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Burden is a test engineer and test manager for the 716th Test Squadron Store Separation Group at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Burden was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation Young Alumni Professional Achievement Award. He began his career at Arnold in 2022. (Courtesy photo)

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