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  • 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

  • Heal your mind, shine your light

    We each bring an especially unique trait with us wherever we go.We are bright, knowledgeable and strong. However, mental illnesses can dim our light significantly, preventing us from bringing everything we have to the table. Mental health is about more than just mental illness– it is essential to

  • 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

  • Dirkes takes command of 704th Test Group

    Col. Wayne Dirkes assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 704th Test Group during a Change of Command ceremony July 8, 2024, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.The mission of the 704 TG is to operate world-class test facilities for high-speed sled track testing, navigation

  • 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