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Nov. 2, 2022
Wingo Inn converting to recreational lodging, to be overseen by Outdoor Recreation staff

The Wingo Inn, located at Arnold Air Force Base, will be transitioned to recreational lodging.One of nine lodging facilities selected for divestiture by the Department of the Air Force, a decision was made by Arnold Engineering Development Complex senior leaders in August to transfer a portion of
Nov. 2, 2022
Technicians replacing computers base wide

All HP 705 G3 desktop and HP 640 G3 laptop computers at Arnold Air Force Base are being upgraded with newer models that have more memory, speed and solid-state drives.According to Randy Wroten, a contracting officer at Arnold, as computer quantities allow, the next level of computers will be
Oct. 28, 2022
AFTC gains new test capability

As weapon system designers continue to innovate for the defense of the nation, the men and women of the Air Force Test Center must advance the test capabilities available to develop and prove the superiority of those systems needed to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy.Members of the
Oct. 25, 2022
Air Force ROTC Det. 218 visits Arnold Air Force Base

1st Lt. Paul McCormack, left, speaks to cadets and cadre from Air Force ROTC Detachment 218 about the mission of the 717th Test Squadron at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, as the detachment tours the base Oct. 14, 2022. The 717 TS is responsible for testing aeropropulsion systems of aircraft and
Oct. 24, 2022
Arnold AFB holds Sports Day

Donna Spry, representing the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Wing Staff team, plays pickleball during Arnold Air Force Base Sports Day at the Arnold Lakeside Complex at the base in Tennessee Oct. 5, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)
Oct. 21, 2022
AEDC team members look back on historical contributions during 70th anniversary of first wind tunnel

On Oct. 21, 1952, supersonic airflow was first achieved at, what was then known as Arnold Engineering Development Center, when the first wind tunnel was placed in operation.The tunnel, known as Transonic Wind Tunnel 1T, provided the Arnold Engineering Development Complex with a 1-foot transonic test
Oct. 20, 2022
Basic Needs Allowance for active-duty service members being implemented January 2023

Active-duty service members with dependents whose gross household income falls below 130% of federal poverty guidelines will soon be able to apply for a Basic Needs Allowance, or BNA.The BNA will provide a supplemental taxable allowance for eligible service members who are the most financially
Oct. 18, 2022
Arnold Junior Force Council Booster Club is collecting food donations for Thanksgiving Basket Program

The Junior Force Council Booster Club at Arnold Air Force Base is organizing a food drive to collect donations as part of its annual Thanksgiving Basket Program.The drive, which provides food to Coffee County families in need of Thanksgiving meals, will run from Oct. 24 through Nov. 11.Collection
Oct. 12, 2022
AEDC team members win at AFMC-level of Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Randel Gordon announced the winners from AEDC of the Air Force Materiel Command Science, Engineering and Technical Management Awards.Nomination packages are evaluated in three areas: operational impact, innovative improvements and customer
Oct. 4, 2022
Arnold AFB celebrates Air Force 75th birthday

Col. Randel Gordon, commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, jokes with the younger attendees of the Air Force 75th Birthday celebration hosted by the Arnold Company Grade Officers’ Council at the Arnold Lakeside Complex Sept. 16, 2022, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, headquarters of

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