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  • September marks 60th anniversary of first flight of the Valkyrie

    Writers across various websites and periodicals have used an array of adjectives to describe the splendor of the XB-70 Valkyrie.When perusing internet search results on the aircraft, XB-70 knowledge seekers are likely to come across descriptors such as “sleek,” “futuristic,” “advanced,” “exotic,”

  • Changing seasons

    As we enter the fall season, we see changes all around us.Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, and everyone’s schedules get altered. Vacation season is drawing to a close, with students going back to school and families getting back into the rhythm of classes, sports and all

  • NFAC marks 80th anniversary of 40- by 80-foot tunnel

    By nearly 40 years, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 40- by 80-foot wind tunnel predates the establishment of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, which it and the AEDC 80- by 120-foot wind tunnel collectively form at the NASA Ames Research Center in California.The 40x80 predates

  • DOD announces launch of online housing feedback system

    Residents of the Arnold Village family housing community at Arnold Air Force Base can now make their voices heard on matters related to base housing.The Department of Defense announced on Aug. 12 the launch of the DOD Housing Feedback System, or DHFS. The new system allows active-duty service

  • Sellers takes home AIAA honors

    For more than 30 years, Marvin Sellers has led the charge in advocating and advancing the pressure-sensitive paint capability in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex wind tunnels at Arnold Air Force Base.His work has not gone unrewarded.Sellers was recently named the winner of the 2024

  • SR-71 pilot and university instructor make a return visit to Arnold AFB

    More than 100 Arnold Air Force Base personnel gathered at the Arnold AFB Main Auditorium July 30 for a presentation featuring retired Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding and Dr. Norm Speakman.The men visited Arnold AFB, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, to reminisce about their time as co-op

  • Mizell hosts first AEDC Commander’s Call

    A little more than a month after taking command of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Col. Grant Mizell hosted his first Commander’s Call July 19 in the Main Auditorium at Arnold Air Force Base.During the session, Mizell took time to briefly introduce himself to Team AEDC members in attendance

  • Mizell shares thoughts and goals for AEDC

    Until about 20 years ago, Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Grant Mizell’s knowledge of the complex reflected that of most Americans.“Before my career in test, I was like most people in the United States Air Force and most people across the United States,” he said. “I didn’t even

  • Ralston assumes command of 719th Test Squadron

    Lt. Col. Bryan Ralston assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 719th Test Squadron during a Change of Command ceremony on July 25, 2024, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.The 719 TS and Sentinel Combined Test Force provide developmental test and evaluation support for the