AFMC News - Tag Arnold Engineering Development Complex

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, is greeted by Col. Jason Vap, 804th Test Group commander, during his April 24, 2025, visit to Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. Also pictured is Chief Master Sgt. Bill Fitch, AFMC Command Chief Master Sergeant, center. Richardson
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.
Oct. 11, 2024
Leftover materials receive explosive sendoff at Arnold AFB

A loud, sharp boom broke the stillness in a remote area of Arnold Air Force Base for the briefest of moments on the morning of Sept. 10. A dark cloud rose above the tree line, evaporating into the blue sky almost as quickly as it appeared. Turf and earth were sent hurtling skyward before falling
Sept. 27, 2024
Career planning seminar guides young scientists, engineers

The seminar provided insights on how junior scientists and engineers can further their careers through education and experience while offering tips to improve resume writing and job interview skills to aid professional growth.
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.

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