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  • AEDC at 75: Sverdrup leads ARO through early years

    Maj. Gen. Leif Sverdrup was once quoted as saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, you’re like most people. The wonderful challenge of life is enjoyable.”One of Sverdrup’s numerous successes stands as a testament to his leadership and, for the past 75 years, has played is significant role in

  • AEDC at 75: ARO lands first AEDC contract

    ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Air Force officials determined in 1950 that the retention of expertise and test facility familiarity at its new Arnold Engineering Development Center would be better achieved through a contractor workforce operating the Center.As was the case 75 years ago, the majority