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  • 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

  • 846th Test Squadron Welcomes Willett as Commander

    Lt. Col. Michelle Willett assumed command of the 846th Test Squadron during a Change of Command Ceremony on June 11, 2026, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.The 846 TS, part of the 704th Test Group at Holloman AFB and a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, conducts rocket sled

  • Tellefsen Assumes Command of the 717th Test Squadron

    With the passing of the unit guidon, leadership of the 717th Test Squadron officially transitioned from Lt. Col Joshua Thomas to Lt. Col Jonathan Tellefsen during the Change of Command ceremony held on June 9, 2026, at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.Upon assuming command, Tellefsen thanked the

  • Rhodes takes command of 804th Test Group

    While growing up in Colorado Springs, Colo., Col. Jack Rhodes saw his future whenever he stepped outside.He had a view of the U.S. Air Force Academy from his home. Inspired by his father’s military service, Rhodes aspired to attend the nearby institution.Rhodes soon achieved this goal, and his Air

  • Chrash assumes command of 718th Test Squadron

    It didn’t take long for Lt. Col. Rachel “Jessie” Chrash to develop a fondness for Tennessee.Several years ago, Chrash was on a road trip from Washington, D.C., to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Along the way, the then-captain stopped to spend a few days camping in the Great Smoky Mountains and

  • Ralston assumes command of 719th Test Squadron

    Lt. Col. Bryan Ralston assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 719th Test Squadron during a Change of Command ceremony on July 25, 2024, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.The 719 TS and Sentinel Combined Test Force provide developmental test and evaluation support for the

  • 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

  • Thomas takes command of 717th Test Squadron

    During the lead-up to him taking command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 717th Test Squadron, Lt. Col. Joshua Thomas came across an article published to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the first simulated flight test of an engine at AEDC.This spurred Thomas to reflect upon how

  • Sabat assumes command of 716th Test Squadron

    Lt. Col. Joseph Sabat should get plenty of opportunities in his latest role to apply the engineering knowledge and experience he has amassed over the course of his Air Force career.Sabat assumed command of the of Arnold Engineering Development Complex 716th Test Squadron during a Change of Command

  • Breaux assumes command of 718th Test Squadron

    Lt. Col. Bradley Breaux views his latest role at Arnold Air Force Base as a unique leadership opportunity that will allow him to utilize the skills he has honed throughout his Air Force career.“It allows one to have a profound impact on the people and the mission within your area of responsibility,”