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March 1, 2021
Native American flute strikes the right note with Arnold machinist

Kevin Ashley was once told that everyone has a song within them.Ashley, an inside machinist in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Model and Machine Shop at Arnold Air Force Base, found his not long after acquiring his first Native American flute. In the years since, he has not only continued
March 1, 2021
AEDC Propulsion Test Branch propelling aircraft engine technology

The Propulsion Test Branch within the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Division tests the powerhouses of U.S. military aircraft and missiles to prove their worthiness for the warfighter.“Our mission is to provide decision makers actionable data through safe, efficient and unbiased test
Feb. 16, 2021
AEDC Aeropropulsion team takes the lead on AFWERX Rapid Test Technique Development effort

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force team at Arnold Air Force Base has become involved with AFWERX to explore ways to reduce the time required to prepare to test new U.S. Air Force turbine engines. AFWERX is an Air Force initiative started in 2017 to foster
Feb. 2, 2021
Arnold Fire and Emergency Services’ new ambulance will benefit the department, base and community

Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (FES) has purchased a new, state-of-the-art ambulance, which FES Chief Daryle Lopes said he and his entire team are excited about, not only for the department but for the patients it will serve.“The purchase of a new ambulance is a big deal to us and
Jan. 26, 2021
AEDC 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel restored to operational status

On Jan. 21, 2021, the multi-year efforts of many yielded the desired results with a successful air-on test run in the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel, or 16S, and return to service of the test facility.“Wind Tunnel 16S will provide the nation a significant
Jan. 19, 2021
Heavy Equipment crew at Arnold AFB helps keep roadways safe if winter weather strikes

Though snow days are fairly few and far between for Tennessee, whenever inclement weather does occur during the cold, winter months, the Heavy Equipment crew that oversees roads maintenance at Arnold Air Force Base is ready to tackle it head-on and keep the streets on base safe."When there’s a
Jan. 18, 2021
586th FLTS accomplishes Air Force first in development of Kubernetes

The 586th Flight Test Squadron, 704th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has taken Kubernetes supersonic.During a flight test Dec. 11, a pilot and flight test engineer with the 586th “Roadrunners” flew a T-38 Talon with operational flight program, or OFP, software utilizing the
Jan. 4, 2021
AEDC Team members make resolutions in preparation for the New Year

Question: What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2021?“In light of the trying and uncertain times that we all experienced in 2020 and my own (non-COVID) medical challenges from last year, I have a new perspective going into 2021.My New Year’s resolutions are to not take for granted the time that I
Dec. 21, 2020
AEDC hypersonic tests to benefit from improvements to emissivity measurement accuracy

As hypersonic vehicle development heats up, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Aerothermal Measurements Laboratory (ATML) is preparing to help test engineers know just how hot it is getting.When a vehicle travels at high rates of speed, friction of the air against the vehicle generates heat
Dec. 21, 2020
AEDC team member spends free time tending to tiny farm animals

Marcy Releford works as an administrative assistant for the Base Operations and Support Branch at Arnold Air Force Base during the day, but before getting to her office in the morning and after she leaves for the day, she can be found working on her farm.On her 7.5-acre farm in Morrison that she

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