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  • AEDC unveils time capsule during 75th anniversary open house

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex Historian Ken Sloat referred to the AEDC 75th anniversary open house event as a “marriage” of the Complex’s past, present and future.“To celebrate and join these together, we’re going to add items to a time capsule that will be sealed until 2051, which is our

  • Complex, Air Force leadership rededicate AEDC

    To coincide with the celebration of its original dedication, Arnold Engineering Development Complex was rededicated June 27 during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house event at the Complex’s Arnold Air Force Base headquarters.Outgoing AEDC Commander Col. Grant Mizell was joined by Air Force Test

  • AEDC marks 75th anniversary with celebration and ceremony

    For the past 75 years, the test facilities across Arnold Engineering Development Complex and the men and women responsible for their operations have left an indelible mark on American aerospace. Since the Complex was dedicated by then-President Harry Truman on June 25, 1951, many renowned aircraft,

  • 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

  • AEDC leaders induct second class of Arnold AFB Honorary Commanders

    Nine business and community leaders who live, work and serve around Arnold Air Force Base have been chosen to support the installation as the newest Arnold AFB Honorary Commanders.The second class of program selectees was inducted during the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 75th anniversary

  • AEDC at 75: Arnold’s Vision Behind the Complex

    As Arnold Engineering Development Complex celebrates 75 years of advancing aerospace innovation and national defense, it also honors the pioneering leader whose foresight helped make the Complex possible.Long before AEDC’s massive wind tunnels and cutting-edge test facilities could simulate the

  • AEDC at 75: Von Kármán leads Air Force toward new horizons

    When asked, “What is the future of air power and aerial warfare?” Theodore von Kármán not only rose to the occasion to provide answers, but his vision toward new horizons helped establish what became the nation’s premier aerospace ground testing facility, Arnold Engineering Development Complex at

  • Arnold AFB gears up for 75th anniversary open house

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex is celebrating a major milestone, and the community is invited to join in the festivities.A 75th anniversary open house will be held at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., headquarters of AEDC, on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the

  • AEDC at 75: Test facility development proceeds

    Following the June 1951 dedication of the Arnold Engineering Development Center, construction on three major test facilities continued.At different points throughout the 1950s, the building of the Engine Test Facility, Gas Dynamics Facility and Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility was completed.These