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    Air Force Materiel Command takes on role as servicing major command for Space Force

    Air Force Materiel Command is adding on a new role as the designated Servicing Major Command for the U.S. Space Force. Recently the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force took steps to define AFMC’s role as the designated Servicing MAJCOM for the U.S. Space Force.
  • Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, commander, Air Force Test Center, is greeted by Brian Stacy, action officer, and AEDC leadership upon his arrival at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., June 30, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    AFTC Commander stops in at Arnold AFB to say thanks, farewell

    After 31 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, Air Force Test Center commander, retired in July. But before heading into retirement, the AFTC commander made the rounds across the Test Center, with one of those stops being Arnold Air Force Base, the headquarters of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.In an All
  • James Bailey and Zhuri Winfree-Givens, summer interns at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., play corn hole during a social event June 17, 2021, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex. Leadership with the Department of Defense and Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, National Aerospace Solutions, LLC, were also in attendance to welcome and speak to the group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

    Air Force, NAS collaborate on intern programs for second year

    The Department of Defense and contractor interns have once again joined together for their summer internship programs at Arnold Air Force Base.Last year, DOD and National Aerospace Solutions, LLC (NAS), the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor for Arnold Engineering Development Complex, began collaborating on the activities organized for the
  • Members of this year’s Tullahoma High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC CyberPatriot program are pictured with Arnold Engineering Development Complex senior engineer, Technical Management, Michael Glennon, left, who serves as program mentor, and Col. Jeffrey Johnson, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), right, who serves as THS CyberPatriot coach. The team members pictured back row from left are: Julian Taylor, Jaydon Lee, Ethan Simmons, Kaden Baker, Mason LeMay, Anthony Lelez and John Young. Pictured front row from left are: Deekan Wilson, Zachary Wirth (team captain) and Gavin Jones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

    CyberPatriot program prepares cadets to combat unseen threats

    Attacks against the U.S. may not come only from land, sea or air.The threat of adversaries compromising national security through cyberspace is very real.Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, continues to do its part to bolster national cyber defense by introducing high school students to cybersecurity,
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    AEDC Fellow Dr. Grant Patterson’s contributions remembered

    AEDC Fellow Dr. Grant T. Patterson will be remembered for his contributions to Arnold Engineering Development Complex following his passing on July 11 at the age of 77.Patterson, an aerospace engineering specialist and consultant, was recognized over his 38-year AEDC career for demonstrating outstanding technical leadership, an innovative approach
  • Dr. Rich Roberts, chief of the Aerodynamics Branch Store Separation Section of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, looks at a directed energy (DE) system turret positioned on a sting in the 4-foot transonic wind tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., March 5, 2021. The branch plans to expand DE wind tunnel testing capabilities later this year with the addition of the Integrated Directed Energy Aero-Optical Surrogate, which is a subscale model of an F-15 aircraft with the ability to test laser pods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett)

    AEDC tests directed energy system in wind tunnel

    The Aerodynamics Branch of Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base is helping the Air Force take directed energy (DE) systems airborne.DE systems use high-energy lasers or microwaves to degrade or destroy threats and targets. “There is a growing interest for directed energy systems within the DOD [Department of Defense] for
  • Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony

    Airmen anointed as dedicated crew chiefs

    Approximately 25 took oath, accepted the position.
  • Leaders can assist Airmen move toward wellness by creating opportunities to encourage healthful, productive behavior.

    AFMC Connect August focus: Wellness

    Wellness is the AFMC Connect focus for August. Wellness is defined as the state of being in good health, and the Air Force recognizes a more healthful environment as a primary way to support the well-being of Airmen.
  • Kevin Meyer, intern engineer, 775th Test Squadron, 412th Test Engineering Group, 412th Test Wing, fires a laser through a filter during a demonstration at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 26. The EO/IR Flight, 775th Test Squadron, 412th Test Engineering Group, 412th Test Wing, developed an improved training program that was supported by SparkEd, the official AFWERX-recognized Spark Cell for Edwards AFB.

    Edwards’ 775th TS tackles ‘Death by PowerPoint’, innovates improved training regimen

    Sure, Microsoft’s PowerPoint software still dominates the market and is the most likely source for presenting training material; and millions of presentations are made each day using the software. Unfortunately, the phrase "Death by PowerPoint" has also become part of our lexicon.
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    AFMC Supervisor Toolkit augments new leader success

    The Air Force Materiel Command Supervisor Toolkit offers leaders a single location to access information related to employee management. Available on the AFMC SharePoint, the site includes links to human resources information, policy and guidance, civilian disciplinary procedures, recruitment and hiring, hot topics and more.
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