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April 5, 2021
U.S. Space Force official gets first-hand look at Arnold AFB

Gen. David D. Thompson, vice chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, recently visited the Arnold Engineering Development Complex headquarters at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., to gauge how AEDC space test and evaluation capabilities can support the newest branch of the nation’s
March 1, 2021
2nd Lt. Michael Hareld becomes first member of U.S. Space Force at Arnold AFB

2nd Lt. Michael Hareld transferred from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force, becoming the first full-time member of the U.S. Space Force on Arnold Air Force Base. While visiting Arnold AFB on Feb. 5, Gen. David Thompson, vice chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, administered
March 1, 2021
Arnold AFB Recycling Facility improvements completed

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Base Civil Engineering Branch recently completed quality-of-life upgrades at the base Recycling Facility.The effort converted an approximately 400 square-foot covered concrete slab adjoining the facility into two new spaces – a breakroom with office area
March 1, 2021
Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services holds live fire training

Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services personnel trained using an aircraft live fire simulator in mid-February. Live fire training is important for FES team members in order to maintain readiness.The simulator uses propane and simulated smoke, which allows crews to run a variety of
Feb. 16, 2021
Arnold team members take advantage of outage to save big money on sizeable job

When a prime opportunity to complete a considerable undertaking at Arnold Air Force Base recently presented itself, planners and craft personnel seized it.The decision to proceed with the removal of thousands of feet of insulation during a brief outage and the efforts of crews to quickly get the job
Feb. 3, 2021
AEDC Aeropropulsion personnel testing software to aid in structural analysis

Structural testing of new turbine engine designs can result in terabytes of data recorded from hundreds of sensors. This data - collected during High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) characterization tests – traditionally required experts months to analyze and determine if the engine is safe to operate in an
Feb. 2, 2021
Arnold Fire and Emergency Services’ new ambulance will benefit the department, base and community

Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (FES) has purchased a new, state-of-the-art ambulance, which FES Chief Daryle Lopes said he and his entire team are excited about, not only for the department but for the patients it will serve.“The purchase of a new ambulance is a big deal to us and
Jan. 19, 2021
Heavy Equipment crew at Arnold AFB helps keep roadways safe if winter weather strikes

Though snow days are fairly few and far between for Tennessee, whenever inclement weather does occur during the cold, winter months, the Heavy Equipment crew that oversees roads maintenance at Arnold Air Force Base is ready to tackle it head-on and keep the streets on base safe."When there’s a
Jan. 19, 2021
Regina Bucher is first female Security Services Lead at Arnold AFB

With the recent hiring of Regina Bucher by Akima Intra-Data, Arnold Air Force Base now has its first female leading the Facility Support Services (FSS) II Security Service contract section.Eugene Mittuch, project manager for FSS II at Arnold, commented on the significance of this event.“It’s a first
Jan. 19, 2021
Arnold AFB craftsman uses downtime to lift others up

Many look to spend their vacations with their toes in the sand, soaking up some rays at the beach. Others may prefer the seclusion offered by a stay in a mountain cabin. Still some may enjoy the comforts of home and choose to “staycation” during their time off.David Taylor does not fit into any of

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