July 9, 2026 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,
June 16, 2026 Team AEDC mobilizes to quickly meet urgent test request The execution of this accelerated test demonstrated ability of AEDC to respond to urgent warfighter needs and deliver mission-critical results with speed and collaboration.
May 5, 2026 VA expands clinic at Arnold AFB An expansion of the Tullahoma Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic is nearing completion, boosting access to care for an additional 1,800 eligible patients, to include active duty Airmen.
Feb. 25, 2026 AEDC celebrates 75th anniversary this year AEDC has played a vital part in the development of numerous high-performance aircraft flown by the U.S. Armed Forces.
Sept. 23, 2025 Cleared for takeoff: Test Cell Crew Chief pilot program launches at Arnold AFB Test cell crew chiefs will partner with the Air Force asset managers in their respective facilities to optimize maintenance programs, document and implement corrective actions, and propose facility improvements.
July 30, 2025 Arnold AFB interns contribute to AEDC, Air Force mission New faces can be seen across Air Force installations each summer, as the Air Force and multiple contractors welcome interns from universities throughout the country.
April 28, 2025 AFMC Commander visits Arnold AFB Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, left, speaks with Lt. Col. Joseph Sabat, 716th Test Squadron commander, right, outside of the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility lobby at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., April 24, 2025. Also pictured is Chief Master Sgt. Bill Fitch, AFMC
Feb. 13, 2025 Arnold AFB economic impact exceeds $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 Arnold Air Force Base, home of AFMC's Arnold Engineering Development Complex, had an economic impact of $1.1 billion in the 2024 fiscal year.
Jan. 2, 2025 Rocket Motor Test Cell completes milestone 150th run in facility The J-6 Rocket Motor Test Cell team at Arnold Air Force Base recently celebrated a significant milestone in the history of the facility.
Nov. 27, 2024 AFRL, AEDC celebrate partnership 10th anniversary A decade ago, leveraging an existing relationship, a partnership between the Air Force Research Laboratory and Arnold Engineering Development Complex was forged with the objective of maintaining and advancing Air Force technological supremacy.