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March 2, 2020
F-35 store separation test completed ahead of schedule, under budget at AEDC facility

Store separation testing on a 1/15th scale model of an F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 4-foot transonic wind tunnel, or 4T, at Arnold Air Force Base was completed weeks ahead of a scheduled facility maintenance outage, saving the test customer
March 2, 2020
Arnold Fire and Emergency Services team gets up-close look at military helicopters

As U.S. Army helicopters one-by-one landed in the center of the running track outside the Administration and Engineering Building at Arnold Air Force Base Dec. 20, several passersby stopped to watch the aircraft, sending a cyclone of leaves flying as they maneuvered to the ground. The helicopters -
Feb. 17, 2020
F100 now on display at Arnold AFB Engine Test Facility

A monument to the longstanding relationship between Arnold Engineering Development Complex and the F100 engine now stands outside of the Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base. A static display of the engine was installed outside of the ETF in late 2019. This coincided with the 50th
Feb. 10, 2020
Arnold contributes to understanding a worldwide amphibian fungal disease

Arnold Air Force Base is taking part in a Department of Defense study to provide research information that could lessen the impact of a world-wide amphibian fungal disease called Chytridiomycosis, or Chytrid. The fungus affects amphibians and causes sporadic death in some species and widespread
Jan. 20, 2020
2020 Engineers Week activities announced

Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers, this year’s National Engineers Week runs Feb. 16-22.As part of Engineers Week, or EWeek, many AEDC engineers and other volunteers from Arnold Air Force Base assist with local science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities during
Jan. 6, 2020
AEDC T-3 engine test cell receives upgrades for future tests

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex T-3 turbine engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base is undergoing several modifications to prepare it for future testing. Built as part of the Engine Test Facility, or ETF, at Arnold in the early 1950s, the T-3 test cell was designed for testing small
Jan. 6, 2020
Contracting officer at Arnold Air Force Base receives 2019 AFTC Annual Award

Christopher Fanning, contracting officer for the Test Range and Specialized Contracting Division at Arnold Air Force Base, received the 2019 Air Force Test Center Annual Award for Outstanding Civilian in Enterprise, Supervisor of the Year. Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, Arnold Engineering Development
Jan. 6, 2020
AEDC team members setting personal goals for the new year

For some, the start of a new year means the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions and making plans for self-improvement. AEDC team members were asked about their plans for 2020, and many have set goals for the year. “I do not follow New Year’s Resolutions, but I do believe in a daily motto:
Nov. 18, 2019
Arnold Junior Force Council helping feed local families through annual Thanksgiving food drive

As part of an annual food drive, the Arnold Air Force Base Junior Force Council members collected donations for more than 30 food baskets for Coffee County families in need of Thanksgiving meals.Baskets and boxes were placed at several buildings on base so those interested could donate nonperishable
Nov. 4, 2019
Runners and walkers wanted for 34th AEDC Turkey Trot 5K

This year marks the 34th year of the AEDC Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Arnold Air Force Base.Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lakeside Center.Capt. Johnathan Gutierrez, with the Company Grade Officers Council, is once again heading up

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