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  • Three generations of the Garrard family have worked at Arnold Air Force Base, beginning with Jim Garrard, center, pictured here in March 2021, with his son, Doug, second from right; daughter-in-law, Angelia, second from left; granddaughter, Rachel; and grandson, Justin. Doug, Angelia, Justin and Rachel all currently work at Arnold Air Force Base. (Courtesy photo)

    AEDC is a family affair for Garrards

    Nearly 60 years ago, Jim Garrard made a decision to work at then-Arnold Engineering Development Center, now Arnold Engineering Development Complex, that has had a ripple effect for both his family and AEDC.He is the first of three generations that have worked for AEDC. His son, Doug; daughter-in-law, Angelia; grandson, Justin; and granddaughter,
  • The LIT Flag represents the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning Initiative Team created under the umbrella of its Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group.

    Light shines on AFMC Airmen during LGBTQ+ Pride Month

    As the word diversity is defined and dissected by organizations, the Air Force Materiel Command is aggressively exploring the means to integrate diverse communities into seamless, inclusive military working environments across the mission.
  • The Department of the Air Force announced June 4, 2021, the designation of Rocket Cargo as the fourth Vanguard program as part of its transformational science and technology portfolio identified in the DAF 2030 Science and Technology strategy for the next decade. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

    Department of the Air Force announces fourth Vanguard program

    Under the Rocket Cargo Vanguard, the Air Force Research Laboratory will lead a science and technology effort to determine the viability and utility of using large commercial rockets for Department of Defense global logistics, potentially expanding the portfolio of capabilities the USSF presents to combatant commanders.

  • Test workshop brings focus to C4I testing

    The 96th Cyberspace Test Group, Detachment 1 will host a virtual test workshop June 8 at 1 p.m. The event is part of a quarterly series of workshops offered by the detachment, each with a different theme. This quarter’s theme is Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems testing. 
  • Innovation event turns ideas into reality

    Innovation event turns ideas into reality

    Airmen pitch ideas at Million Dollar Day Innovation event
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    AFMC designates $5 million for AFMC We Need efforts

    The Air Force Materiel Command released $5 million in funding for projects across the mission as it continues to drive towards the goals of the AFMC We Need.
  • PFS 6.42 project test lead engineer, Capt. Shawn Whitney, BAF project engineer, 1st Lt. Kevin Lasquete, and BAF Project Manager, Justin Duhart, pose for a photo in front of a B-1B Lancer inside the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 20. The Lancer, from the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53rd Wing, out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, will be used to conduct testing of PFS 6.42. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

    B-1B Lancer Undergoes Electronic Warfare Testing in the BAF

    A B-1B Lancer was rolled into the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on May 20. The aircraft will undergo testing of a portion of the B-1B Defensive Software suite, Pre-processor Flight Software (PFS) 6.42.
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    AFTC Airmen armed with tools for mental wellness

    As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close 31 May, there has never been a more appropriate time to gauge the mental health of yourself and others. Base helping agencies across the Air Force Test Center are here to help.
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    AFMC enhances leadership support for suicide prevention

    A new initiative aims to better prepare Air Force Materiel Command leaders to develop more resilient Airmen and support suicide prevention activities across the mission.
  • Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.

    Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
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