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  • Project set to bring greater clarity to familiar voice at Arnold AFB

    What do nearby lightning, arc heater testing and Fridays at noon have in common?Each of these occurrences triggers an announcement from the Giant Voice System at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. When lightning enters the 10-mile radius around the

  • Protocols in place for Arnold AFB honor events

    Throughout the process to upgrade it, the Giant Voice System at Arnold Air Force Base has continued to transmit events across the installation to honor the nation’s flag.These events involve the sounding of music, and protocols are in place for individuals on Arnold to follow when this music

  • Cop Corner: Speeding on Arnold AFB

    In this edition of “Cop Corner,” we would really like to talk about something that has started to get a bit out of hand lately. We are talking about speeding. Speeding has been a major contributor of accidents on Wattendorf Memorial Highway this past year, to include a fatality of one of our own

  • Prepare your emergency action plan

    Do you have an emergency plan? What will you, your coworkers or family do in case of an emergency fire, tornado, active shooter or other emergency scenario? Planning will help you each to know how to be prepared, stay safe and contact each other in case of an emergency.While at WorkIn case of fire –

  • Thomas takes command of 717th Test Squadron

    During the lead-up to him taking command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 717th Test Squadron, Lt. Col. Joshua Thomas came across an article published to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the first simulated flight test of an engine at AEDC.This spurred Thomas to reflect upon how

  • Arnold Community Council announces 2024 AEDC Fellows selections

    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Fellows Program added three new members this year.Dr. Alan Hale, Scott Meredith and Gary Knox will be formally inducted as AEDC Fellows during the Arnold Community Council banquet to be held in the fall.Hale and Meredith were selected as AEDC Technical

  • Sabat assumes command of 716th Test Squadron

    Lt. Col. Joseph Sabat should get plenty of opportunities in his latest role to apply the engineering knowledge and experience he has amassed over the course of his Air Force career.Sabat assumed command of the of Arnold Engineering Development Complex 716th Test Squadron during a Change of Command

  • Col. Mizell takes AEDC command

    If one were to throw a dart at a map of the world, there is a good chance it would land in close proximity to an Air Force assignment held by Col. Grant Mizell.Mizell’s tours throughout his career have included stints in Texas, Arkansas, California, Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, Saudi Arabia,

  • Col. Gordon reflects on time as AEDC commander

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Randel Gordon’s arrival at Arnold Air Force Base evoked a feeling he experienced only one other time in his nearly 30-year Air Force career.The first time Gordon experienced the sentiment was in 2011 after he and his wife deboarded a plane in

  • AEDC Safety offers tips to avoid heat illness

    Here comes summer!Outside activities and obligations increase, and temperatures, humidity and the chance for heat illness increase right along with them. What is heat illness? It is when the body is not able to get rid of excess heat and properly cool itself.Learn the signs and symptoms of