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  • Dirkes encourages Team AEDC to maintain forward-looking approach

    Col. Wayne Dirkes said he was “shocked and humbled” when he received the call informing him that he would be the next commander of Arnold Engineering Development Complex.The news, however, was met with another reaction – gratitude.“This is a challenge, the likes of which I’ve never seen so far in my

  • Dirkes takes command of AEDC

    Col. Wayne Dirkes assumed leadership of Arnold Engineering Development Complex during a June 27 Change of Command ceremony that served as the culmination of the AEDC 75th anniversary open house event at the Complex’s Arnold Air Force Base headquarters.Dirkes is the 34th commander of AEDC. He

  • Dirkes takes command of 704th Test Group

    Col. Wayne Dirkes assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 704th Test Group during a Change of Command ceremony July 8, 2024, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.The mission of the 704 TG is to operate world-class test facilities for high-speed sled track testing, navigation