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Oct. 19, 2018
Students have electric experience at Hands-On Science Center Fall STEM Camp

As part of the Fall Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Camp at the Hands-On Science Center in Tullahoma Oct. 8-12, engineers with the AEDC Civil Engineer Branch at Arnold Air Force Base gave a presentation on the importance of conserving energy. “Electrifying Electricity and Energy”
Oct. 8, 2018
Innovative method used to fabricate and install equipment at C-Plant

By implementing an innovative method for refurbishing the lower header ducts of one of the C-Plant heaters at the AEDC Engine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base, craft crews were able to finish the project 7.5 weeks ahead of schedule and achieve a cost savings of over $195,000.According to Jeff
Sept. 17, 2018
AEDC Turbines team shows its dedication to meeting customer’s testing needs

AEDC craftsmen and engineers recently demonstrated their skill and dedication to overcome several obstacles when completing a recent series of turbine engine tests in the Engine Test Facility, or ETF. Maj. Mike Knauf, operations officer of the Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force, explained that a
Sept. 4, 2018
Col. Roberts puts his past experience to use as AEDC Test Support Division Chief

Having previously served as the Commander of the 61st Air Base Group at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Col. Charles Roberts is comfortable in his new role as AEDC Test Support Division Chief.“Los Angeles Air Force Base had nearly 4,500 personnel, and having been the installation commander, I feel that
Sept. 4, 2018
Arnold Air Force Base to reap benefits of $19.7 million energy savings award

NORESCO, one of the 16 Super Energy Savings Performance Contractors, received the $19.7 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) award to work at Arnold Air Force Base through the Air Force Civil Engineering Center and Defense Logistics Agency. The scope of services under the contract is
Aug. 20, 2018
Roessig quickly adjusting to role as AEDC Test Operations Division chief

Col. Keith Roessig admits he is still settling in and finding his bearings, but the new chief of the AEDC Test Operations Division is impressed by what he has seen of Arnold Air Force Base thus far. “It’s an exciting place to be, with the history and the mission that goes on here, and an exciting
Aug. 20, 2018
Ground Test University bridging the knowledge gap for AEDC personnel

AEDC Ground Test University has been back in session at Arnold Air Force Base for the better part of a year, and the hopes are that newer members of the workforce and their more experienced colleagues who have taken on new roles will reap the benefits of the coursework.Julius Lockett, a systems
Aug. 6, 2018
Instrumentation technicians – the ones behind the scenes of testing at Arnold

Instrumentation technicians, or ITs, are individuals who install, service, troubleshoot and perform preventative and predictive maintenance functions on equipment.Duties of an IT also include testing, calibrating, installing, repairing and inspecting monitoring devices.ITs are essential personnel to
July 23, 2018
AEDC team member invites others to help crochet items for area veterans

AEDC team member Tracy Carter is leading a service project crocheting beanies for veterans at the Alvin C. York Campus of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Murfreesboro. Carter, a management and program assistant for the Test Systems Sustainment Division at Arnold Air Force Base, said
July 23, 2018
AEDC engineers attend National Space and Missiles Materiel Symposium

AEDC engineers represent Air Force Materiel Command at the 2018 National Space and Missiles Materiel Symposium held June 25-29 in Madison, Wisconsin. During the weeklong conference, several members of the AEDC team presented papers on the research and development occurring within the Space and

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