Sept. 16, 2024 September marks 60th anniversary of first flight of the Valkyrie Arnold Engineering Development Complex played a significant role in the development of the planned supersonic bomber, which made its maiden flight 60 years ago this month.
Sept. 3, 2024 AEDC expert takes home AIAA honors Marvin Sellers was recently named the winner of the 2024 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Ground Testing Award.
Aug. 23, 2024 New system improves speed, accuracy of regularly-sought Model Shop task A new boring system speeds up the mission.
Aug. 2, 2024 Heal your mind, shine your light Mental health is about more than just mental illness– it is essential to our overall health.
March 25, 2024 New equipment in Arnold AFB Model Shop helps cut project time in half Precision machinists in the Arnold Air Force Base Model and Machine Shop wasted no time getting their new vertical turning center up and running.
Jan. 23, 2024 Building bridges: National Guard lends hand with Arnold AFB installation project An Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge operated by Guardsmen from the Tennessee Army National Guard was used at Arnold AFB, headquarters of AEDC, to ensure a crane needed for the installation of a manway and piping around the exhaust duct of the J-2 test facility could cross an alleyway with an axle
Jan. 22, 2024 AEDC team members mark completion of 16S honeycomb The designers of the 16-foot supersonic wind tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base recognized when their work began in the 1950s that continuous improvements to the test facility would eventually be needed to keep pace with advancements in technology that were sure to transpire over the ensuing
Dec. 11, 2023 Ejection seat testing returns to Arnold AFB for first time since late-1990s Until recently, the year 1997 was the last time ejection seat testing was conducted in the wind tunnels at Arnold Air Force Base. This summer, three variations of the ACES V ejection seat to be utilized across multiple platforms were tested at Arnold, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development
Oct. 25, 2023 SecAF visits Arnold Air Force Base During his visit to Arnold, headquarters of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Kendall was treated to an up-close view of some base operations and new construction projects. Additionally, he received overviews of current and planned AEDC test capabilities.
Aug. 21, 2023 Changes coming for DOD civilian ID holders Retired civilian employees must take action before Aug. 31 to maintain access to military installations.