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  • Arnold AFB seeking nominations for Honorary Commander Program

    Arnold Air Force Base is now accepting nominations for the Arnold AFB Honorary Commander Program.The intent of the program is to create one-on-one opportunities to inform and educate local community leaders about the missions of the U.S. Air Force and Arnold AFB.The Arnold AFB Honorary Commander

  • Two selected as 2023 AEDC Fellows

    The 2023 AEDC Fellows selection committee is proud to announce the selection of two new AEDC Fellows.Martha Ann Simmons has been selected as a Lifetime Achievement Fellow and Norman Smith as a Craft FellowThey become the 116th and 117th AEDC Fellows since the program’s inception in 1989.AEDC Fellows

  • Lance awarded Legion of Merit

    Col. Randel Gordon, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, presents Col. R. Chris Lance, then-outgoing chief of the Test Support Division, AEDC, with the Legion of Merit during the Change of Leadership Ceremony for the division at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., June 2, 2023. According to

  • Tolliver awarded Meritorious Service Medal, retires from Air Force

    Col. Jason Vap, left, 804th Test Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Justin Tolliver with the Meritorious Service Medal during Tolliver’s retirement ceremony May 18, 2023, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. According to the Air Force Personnel Center website, “The Meritorious Service Medal may be

  • AEDC first quarter award winners announced

    In May, Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership recognized the quarterly award winners for the first quarter of 2023 during a Commander’s Call at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of AEDC. The individuals and teams recognized for their performance are listed below. An image number is

  • Military urges service members to avoid eating poppy seeds

    Drop that muffin!Poppy seeds may give confections and cuisines such as bagels, rolls, cakes and casseroles that little something extra, but they could leave a bad taste in the mouths of those who suffer an unexpected consequence of poppy seed ingestion.The tiny seeds are causing a big headache for

  • AEDC Fellow Dr. James Cunningham's contributions to the complex remembered

    AEDC Fellow Dr. James W. Cunningham will be remembered for his contributions to Arnold Engineering Development Complex following his passing on May 11 at the age of 93.He is credited with making important contributions to the development, commissioning and operation of the AEDC Propulsion Wind

  • Dr. Theodore von Kármán’s vision continues to be realized at AEDC

    May 7, 2023, marks 60 years since the world lost Dr. Theodore von Kármán, but his legacy endures with every wind tunnel, ballistics and engine test conducted in an Arnold Engineering Development Complex facility. The esteemed mathematician, physicist and engineer is credited with helping provide the