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
Oct. 21, 2019 VKF named in honor of von Kármán 60 years ago Sixty years ago, a test facility at Arnold Air Force Base was renamed in honor of the man who helped provide the blueprint that led to the construction of the now Arnold Engineering Development Complex headquartered at Arnold AFB. During an Oct. 30, 1959, ceremony, the Gas Dynamics Facility was
Oct. 21, 2019 Team members’ innovative methods advance test operations for AEDC hypersonic propulsion facility Improvements by team members of the AEDC Aerodynamics and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) at Arnold Air Force Base have prevented unscheduled downtime and avoided equipment damage at the facility.Adam Webb, an electrical engineer for the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) contractor, National
Sept. 16, 2019 3D printing successfully used to fabricate discontinued part for lube oil system When a decades-old part could no longer be purchased, the Plant Operations and Maintenance team at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base coordinated with members of the Condition Based Maintenance group, or CBM, to determine how best to recreate the
Sept. 3, 2019 Painting a piece of history Jonathan Finn paints part of a TF-30 engine that is on display in front of the Engine Test Facility, Aug. 9, at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) (This image has been altered by obscuring a badge for security purposes.)
Sept. 3, 2019 Test System Sustainment Chief brings “big picture” perspective to new role Lt. Col. Jeffrey Burdette assumed his new role as AEDC Test System Sustainment Division Chief at Arnold Air Force Base on Aug. 9. But even as he’s getting acquainted with his surroundings, he has a positive outlook and only nice things to say about Arnold.“There’s no reason not to love it,” Burdette