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  • AEDC at 75: Early test evaluates durability of pilot clothing, equipment

    From its inception, Arnold Engineering Development Complex ground testing has not focused exclusively on engines and aircraft.In June 1957, when the Complex was known as Arnold Engineering Development Center and Arnold Air Force Base served as its sole location, tests were conducted to determine the

  • AEDC Fellow David Pickering remembered for contributions to the Complex

    AEDC Fellow David Pickering will be remembered for his contributions to Arnold Engineering Development Complex following his passing on July 9 at the age of 85.Pickering is credited for his leadership in the AEDC contracting function throughout his more-than-30-year career at the Complex, overseeing

  • Lt. Col. Valdez takes role of AEDC Test Support Division chief

    Although new to Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Lt. Col. Evan Valdez is familiar with its mission.As he addressed those gathered to see him take on his latest assignment, he pointed out testing at AEDC has supported critical aircraft, missile and space system development programs across

  • Commemorative Boulder Still Stands 75 Years Later

    In 1951, President Harry S. Truman dedicated this boulder and placard for the establishment of Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Seventy-five years later, the commemorative boulder still stands as a centerpiece beneath the colors at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn.

  • Preparing for the unexpected

    It's a topic no one likes to think about, but preparing for a time when you might be unable to make your own decisions is a crucial step in protecting yourself and your loved ones. Being incapacitated means you are unable to manage your own financial and medical affairs. Without a plan, your family

  • Upcoming road closures expected to affect Arnold AFB traffic

    A Tennessee Department of Transportation project on a portion of Wattendorf Memorial Highway is expected to soon impact traffic around Arnold Air Force Base.TDOT will replace Wattendorf Memorial Highway bridge over Interstate 24 at Exit 117.Drivers are asked to be aware of upcoming roadway

  • AEDC Junior Force Council chooses officers for 2025

    Members of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Junior Force Council recently chose the officers who will represent the group over the course of the next year.The election of JFC officers took place Sept. 16-23. Those elected will each serve a one-year term, which began on Oct. 1 to coincide

  • SR-71 pilot and university instructor make a return visit to Arnold AFB

    More than 100 Arnold Air Force Base personnel gathered at the Arnold AFB Main Auditorium July 30 for a presentation featuring retired Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding and Dr. Norm Speakman.The men visited Arnold AFB, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, to reminisce about their time as co-op

  • Gen. Richardson visits AEDC facilities at Holloman AFB

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Davis, 746th Test Squadron commander, left, briefs U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, center, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James “Bill” E. Fitch II, AFMC command chief, on the test squadron’s projects and challenges at