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  • The Gas Dynamics Facility at Arnold Air Force Base was dedicated in honor of Dr. Theodore von Kármán on Oct. 30, 1959. Von Kármán helped provide the blueprint that led to the construction of Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    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 dedicated as the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility, a
  • Electricians Lon Britt, left, and Robert Campbell, right, along with electrical engineer Adam Webb look at a rectifier, like one that was responsible for an un-commanded "runaway" condition, outside the AEDC Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit at Arnold Air Force base. Webb improved the logic used in the Programmable Logic Controllers on the units to handle un-commanded "runaways,” which allowed him to identify the part at fault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) (This image has been altered by obscuring items for security reasons.)

    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 Aerospace Solutions, improved upon software for the
  • Paul Kurtz, an intern with the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor National Aerospace Solutions, worked to develop a 3D-printed version of a breaker handle, pictured at left, which had been in use since the 1970s as part of the C-Plant Lube Oil System. The handle is no longer manufactured. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    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 piece.The most economical solution was determined
  • 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.)

    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.)
  • : Lt. Col. Jeffrey Burdette speaks after accepting leadership of the AEDC Test Systems Sustainment Division during an Assumption of Leadership Ceremony Aug. 9 at Arnold Lakeside Center on Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    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 said. “Some of the unique capabilities here are
  • AEDC Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force Director Lt. Col. Lane Haubelt, center left, meets AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty after the Aeropropulsion CTF Change of Leadership Ceremony at the Sea Level 2 Test Cell at Arnold Air Force Base. Also pictured, Haubelt's wife, Marina, left, and Test Operations Division Chief Col. Keith Roessig. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    New Aeropropulsion CTF director faces challenge of meeting increased test demand

    Though he had not worked directly with AEDC before, Lt. Col. Lane Haubelt, the new director of the Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force at Arnold Air Force Base, knew of its mission and commented that the Complex’s reputation precedes it.“As an engineer, especially one with an aeronautical engineering focus, I was aware of AEDC and knew of the work
  • Luke Neise, left, and Bryon Harrington, participate in the Air Force Premier College Intern Program with AEDC this summer at Arnold Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    AEDC offers college students unique learning experience

    Engineering students from colleges and universities across the United States spent the summer completing internships with Arnold Engineering Development Complex.Recently, there have been two opportunities available to college students wanting to intern with AEDC. The Department of Defense at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters for AEDC, offers
  • Air Force Sergeant's Association Chapter 477 serves up pulled pork and sides July 26 during a joint event with the Arnold Air Force Base Junior Force Council at Arnold. Funds raised by the AFSA chapter are used to support community events such as the Military Appreciation Day and the AEDC Children's Christmas Party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    JFC, AFSA team up for car show, barbecue

    Air Force Sergeant's Association Chapter 477 serves up pulled pork and sides July 26 during a joint event with the Arnold Air Force Base Junior Force Council at Arnold. Funds raised by the AFSA chapter are used to support community events such as the Military Appreciation Day and the AEDC Children's Christmas Party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill
  • Air Force Test Center Commander Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano, left, hands the AEDC guidon to Col. Jeffrey Geraghty charging him with command of AEDC during the Change of Command Ceremony June 18 in the Large Rocket Motor Test Facility J-6 at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    Col. Jeffrey Geraghty takes command of AEDC

    Col. Jeffrey T. Geraghty assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex as the 31st commander during a Change of Command ceremony on June 18.Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano, Air Force Test Center Commander, presided over the ceremony. The ceremony was also attended by the commanders’ guests, local dignitaries and AEDC personnel inside
  • The Boeing OC-135B is the certified aircraft used by the United States for observation flights as part of the Open Skies Treaty. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Open Skies Treaty and what it means for AEDC

    In May, a Russian aircraft flew over Arnold Air Force Base for an observation flight as part of the Open Skies Treaty.The flyover was part of a mission allowed under the Open Skies Treaty, also known as the Treaty on Open Skies, which was signed by 34 participating nations in 1992 permitting each state party to conduct short-notice, unarmed
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