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Feb. 18, 2019
Arnold engineers share what it means to be an engineer

Their impact is indelible.Thanks to the efforts of engineers, everything from the everyday, like preparing dinner and making the morning commute, to the extraordinary, such as the exploration of distant planets and national defense, is possible.Engineers are the heart of AEDC. They are the ones
Feb. 18, 2019
No job too big or small for the Arnold Chemical and Metallurgical Lab

The chemists and metallurgists at Arnold Air Force Base support facilities base wide by helping tests stay on schedule, preventing equipment failures and keeping AEDC team members safe.The items that come through the Arnold Chemical and Metallurgical Lab for analysis and testing range from metal
Feb. 18, 2019
Arnold STEM supports the MathCounts® competition at UTSI

The Arnold Air Force Base Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach Program supported the local MathCounts® Competition held Feb. 2 at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. The competition, which challenges area middle school students to solve math problems, is only one
Feb. 5, 2019
New Tunnel 9 paint lab providing convenience for staff and savings for customers

When those at AEDC Hypervelocity Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, determined that a new space was needed for the application of Temperature-Sensitive Paint, an unused area of the facility received a proverbial and literal fresh coat of paint.The result of this multi-month refurbishment effort - the
Feb. 4, 2019
Dr. Baker takes on new role as AEDC Test Operations Division Technical Director

As of Jan. 20, Dr. Bill Baker transitioned from his job as AEDC Technology, Analysis and Evaluation Branch chief to the Technical Director of the AEDC Test Operations Division at Arnold Air Force Base. Working at Arnold for a span of almost 55 years, Baker has served in numerous roles and has made a
Feb. 4, 2019
Transportation supervisor at Arnold formerly K-9 handler for U.S. Marine Corps

Tyler Walker started his job in fleet management and analysis at Arnold Air Force Base in August 2017, and when the position came open, he was promoted to supervisor of fleet management in May 2018.Though a good portion of his job now involves sitting at a desk fielding phones calls and emails
Jan. 21, 2019
January marks 60th anniversary of turbine engine testing for AEDC J-1 engine test cell

The AEDC J-1 engine test cell at Arnold Air Force Base has reached is 60th year providing altitude testing for medium and large turbine engines.The first facility constructed at AEDC for the testing of turbine engines was based on equipment and operation of a German facility that was moved to the
Jan. 21, 2019
Chief Master Sgt. Robert Heckman – Air Force profile

This is the first part in a series of profiles highlighting the contributions of our military and Department of Defense personnel at Arnold Air Force Base. The first profile focuses on Chief Master Sgt. Robert Heckman, AEDC Superintendent.Being in the role of AEDC Superintendent at Arnold Air Force
Jan. 8, 2019
Arnold engineers attend Process Piping Training

Austin Voorhes, far right, a Test Systems Design supervisor for the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Air Force Base, leads a Process Piping Training session in the G-Range Conference Room at Arnold on Dec. 12. Engineers base wide, both contractor and Air Force, attended the
Jan. 8, 2019
Arnold Air Force Base Main Gate project set to begin

Starting this month, modifications will be made to the Main Gate entrance to Arnold Air Force Base.The project, awarded to Bacik Group, LLC, for $2.3 million, will involve the installation of security barriers and fencing at Arnold AFB. It will also include installing active vehicle net barriers,

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