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July 6, 2022
Aerospace Vehicle Survivability Facility set to meet anticipated National Defense Strategy demands

The new National Defense Strategy set to be released later this year will focus on the building of a more lethal military force, the strengthening of U.S. alliances while establishing new partnerships, and reforming the way the Department of Defense does business to accomplish its objectives.The
July 1, 2022
Vap assumes 804th Test Group command

“Sir, I assume command.”With those four words, Col. Jason Vap took the reins of the 804th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, during a Change of Command ceremony June 21 in the Aircraft Test Support Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.Col. Randel Gordon, who took command of the AEDC
June 30, 2022
AEDC Spark Tank: Engineers study control system method for possible implementation

The pursuit of better results sometimes requires a fresh approach.Research is now underway to determine whether a control system method used in various industries but not yet implemented within Arnold Engineering Development Complex will offer better performance than the method currently used within
June 28, 2022
AEDC expanding missile signature characterization capabilities

The Advanced Missile Signature Center of the 718th Test Squadron, 804th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has been helping the Department of Defense characterize the signatures of missile plumes for decades. Recently, a new measurement system was tested at Arnold Air Force Base,
June 27, 2022
Col. Gordon encourages AEDC workforce to continue innovating, keep making strides in advancing technology

A few days prior to the official Change of Command Ceremony, Col. Randel Gordon, Arnold Engineering Development Complex commander, sat down with the High Mach staff to introduce himself and his goals for his new role. When asked about his best duty assignment so far, he explained that “it’s always
June 23, 2022
Gordon takes AEDC command

Col. Randel J. Gordon assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex as the 32nd commander during a Change of Command ceremony June 16 in the Aircraft Test Support Facility at Arnold Air Force Base.Maj. Gen. Evan Dertien, Air Force Test Center commander, presided over the ceremony
June 16, 2022
746th Test Squadron Director of Operations now leads squadron as its commander

During an official ceremony June 8, Lt. Col. Brian V. Davis assumed command of the 746th Test Squadron, 704th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, located at Holloman Air Force Base. Prior to his new role as 746 TS commander, Davis was the director of operations for the 746 TS. The
June 14, 2022
Rupp takes command of 846th Test Squadron

On June 9, Lt. Col. Jared Rupp assumed command of the 846th Test Squadron, his latest stop on a path that began when he decided to follow in the footsteps of those who inspired him as a child.Unlike many of his peers, Rupp didn’t dote on professional athletes, the super-powered caped crusaders from
June 13, 2022
NFAC team assesses flow quality in 40-foot by 80-foot test section

Engineers at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex don’t always go with the flow.They realize that flow must be examined from time to time, as good flow quality is essential to collecting accurate data from wind tunnel testing.Work recently concluded in the 40-foot by 80-foot Wind Tunnel
June 9, 2022
McKinley Climatic Laboratory celebrates 75th anniversary

This is a big year not just for the U.S. Air Force.As folks across the nation gear up to celebrate the 75th birthday of the branch later this summer, those at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, recently marked the diamond anniversary of their facility.Initial testing

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