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  • Newest AEDC Fellows recognized during open house celebration

    The latest inductees to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Fellows program were recognized during the AEDC 75th anniversary open house event June 27 at Arnold Air Force Base.The Arnold Community Council previously announced five new members would be inducted as AEDC Fellows in 2026. They are

  • 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

  • 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

  • Water and vacation safety

    Whether you are heading to a tropical resort, a coastal beach house or a lakeside cabin, safety should always be a priority.While vacations are meant for relaxation and fun, unfamiliar environments and open water present unique risks. Gemini Enterprise has compiled this comprehensive guide to ensure

  • 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

  • Team AEDC mobilizes to quickly meet urgent test request

    As he detailed the response of Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members to an urgent test need, one word frequently found its way into Lt. Col. Joe Sabat’s account – unprecedented.From the time the request was fielded to the point at which test data was delivered by members of Team AEDC,

  • Arnold AFB Information Protection warns of phone spoofing scam

    The Information Protection Office at Arnold Air Force Base is warning the public of a phone spoofing scam impacting the communities near Arnold.The scam involves the malicious use of Arnold AFB phone numbers. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has received reports of community members receiving

  • 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

  • Lt. Col. Valdez takes role of AEDC Test Support Division chief

    Although new to Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Lt. Col. Evan Valdez is familiar with its mission.As he addressed those gathered to see him take on his latest assignment, he pointed out testing at AEDC has supported critical aircraft, missile and space system development programs across