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March 4, 2019
Why prescribed fires are important to Arnold Air Force Base

Prescribed fire is the most efficient and economical tool when managing natural ecosystems. It allows land managers to alter and improve the native ecosystems without utilizing more costly methods such as bush hogging, under brushing and herbicide applications. All of Arnold Air Force Base’s
Feb. 18, 2019
Arnold engineers share what it means to be an engineer

Their impact is indelible.Thanks to the efforts of engineers, everything from the everyday, like preparing dinner and making the morning commute, to the extraordinary, such as the exploration of distant planets and national defense, is possible.Engineers are the heart of AEDC. They are the ones
Feb. 4, 2019
Dr. Baker takes on new role as AEDC Test Operations Division Technical Director

As of Jan. 20, Dr. Bill Baker transitioned from his job as AEDC Technology, Analysis and Evaluation Branch chief to the Technical Director of the AEDC Test Operations Division at Arnold Air Force Base. Working at Arnold for a span of almost 55 years, Baker has served in numerous roles and has made a
Feb. 4, 2019
Transportation supervisor at Arnold formerly K-9 handler for U.S. Marine Corps

Tyler Walker started his job in fleet management and analysis at Arnold Air Force Base in August 2017, and when the position came open, he was promoted to supervisor of fleet management in May 2018.Though a good portion of his job now involves sitting at a desk fielding phones calls and emails
Jan. 21, 2019
January marks 60th anniversary of turbine engine testing for AEDC J-1 engine test cell

The AEDC J-1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base has reached is 60th year providing altitude testing for medium and large turbine engines.The first facility constructed at AEDC for the testing of turbine engines was based on equipment and operation of a German facility that was moved to the
Jan. 8, 2019
Arnold engineers attend Process Piping Training

Austin Voorhes, far right, a Test Systems Design supervisor for the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Air Force Base, leads a Process Piping Training session in the G-Range Conference Room at Arnold on Dec. 12. Engineers base wide, both contractor and Air Force, attended the
Jan. 8, 2019
Arnold Air Force Base Main Gate project set to begin

Starting this month, modifications will be made to the Main Gate entrance to Arnold Air Force Base.The project, awarded to Bacik Group, LLC, for $2.3 million, will involve the installation of security barriers and fencing at Arnold AFB. It will also include installing active vehicle net barriers,
Dec. 3, 2018
Arnold Fire and Emergency Services team members achieve 135 years of service

Six members of Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services recently achieved milestone years of service. They are: William Odell Crutchfield, firefighter crew chief, 25 years; Billy King, firefighter, with 25 years; Thomas Anthony King, firefighter, 25 years; Kenneth Yarbrough, firefighter
Dec. 3, 2018
Arnold Junior Force Council leads effort in record-setting food donation collection for local families

With help from AEDC team members across base who donated canned food items, the Arnold Air Force Base Junior Force Council members collected enough donations for 51 food baskets for Coffee County families in need of Thanksgiving meals. Stephen Maccarino, JFC president, stated that this year’s effort
Nov. 5, 2018
Industrial hygienists, union stewards and craft work together to meet stricter safety standards

In an effort to meet more stringent safety standards now in place for welders and pipefitters, the Safety, Health and Environmental personnel at Arnold Air Force Base are working with union stewards of the Air Engineering Metal Trades Council and other craft team members to make adjustments and

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