July 17, 2026
75th Anniversary
AEDC at 75: Wattendorf recommendation leads to AEDC creation
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor Frank Wattendorf wanted to pass the time. During a lengthy flight from Europe to the U.S., the American scientist reflected on… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC at 75: Schriever champions Air Force research and development
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor Gen. Bernard A. Schriever frequently visited Arnold Engineering Development Center during its early years. As such, Schriever, referred to in the… Login to continue reading Login…
Honoring AEDC’s legacy by preparing for its future
As Arnold Engineering Development Complex celebrates 75 years of service to our nation, it is fitting to look back with pride. The anniversary honors the extraordinary people, facilities, and achievements that have made AEDC a cornerstone of American aerospace and defense.
AEDC celebrates 75th anniversary with open house
This past weekend, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex celebrated its 75th anniversary with an open house. Residents and civilians had a unique opportunity to enter Arnold Air Force Base and…
AEDC rededicated for 75th anniversary
As part of the celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex was rededicated as part of its open house event on Saturday,… Login to continue reading Login…
Col. Dirkes officially takes command of AEDC
Concluding the open house event at Arnold Air Force Base was the Change of Command ceremony, where Col. Grant Mizell gave a final salute to… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC Commander looks forward to the future
Ahead of the 75th anniversary celebration of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), located at Arnold Air Force Base, Col. Grant Mizell took some time to sit down with to talk about everything AEDC and what to expect at the upcoming open house celebration on June 27.
AEDC at 75: AEDC studies academic partnerships
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor Even before the Arnold Engineering Development Center was dedicated in June 1951, partnerships between the new center and academia were being… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC at 75: AEDC dedicates lake in honor of Col. Woods
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor For more than 70 of Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s 75 years, Woods Reservoir has bore the name of a man who… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC at 75: Early attention focuses on AEDC Lake
Once the Elk River Dam project was completed, the extent to which the public could utilize the new manmade lake it created became a topic… Login to continue reading Login…