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By Deidre Moon ing five motors with three, each 10,000 AEDC Public Affairs horsepower,” he said. “These will sup- port three of the six compressors in B Exhauster motors near the Arnold Plant.” Engineering Development Complex En- Combined with the A motor re- gine Test Facility at Arnold Air Force placement project, this is a $32 million Base are being replaced after being in project. In A Plant, four motors will be service since at least 1958. replaced with two new ones, 38,000 The motors, referred to as the A and horsepower each. B exhauster motors, have been used to These exhauster motors not only sup- exhaust up to a combined total of 1,100 port engine testing for jet engine cells pounds of air per second during testing. J-1 and J-2, but also support testing at In the 61-plus years that the motors the J-6 Large Rocket Motor Test Facil- have been in use, they have supported ity, the H2 High Temperature Lab and the testing of numerous aircraft engines, the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility. including those used for the B-1 Lancer, “They’re integral to the entire base B-47 Stratojet, B-52 Stratofortress, C-5 and each of the Combined Test Forces Galaxy, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Fal- on the base because they all utilize this con, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and exhaust plant,” Knauf said. U-2, a high-altitude reconnaissance air- Jay Maniscalco, asset manager for craft, as well as cruise missiles and other the Aeroproulsion Combined Test Force, projects. added that the exhauster motor replace- “The new 38,000 horsepower mo- ment project is also historically signifi- tors in A Plant will greatly increase reli- cant for Arnold. ability, availability and maintainability “ETF B was the first plant for the En- to support test cells across Arnold Air gine Test Facility, which was completed Force Base,” said Maj. Michael Knauf, in May 1954, and a lot of the equipment AEDC Aeropropulsion Operations Of- came over from Germany and the newer ficer. motors are still driving these old Ger- Knauf added this is a major mainte- man compressors,” he said. A worker watches as a 38,000-horsepower motor is lifted by a crane into place nance project for AEDC. at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Engine Test Facility A Plant at Arnold Air Force Base, Oct. 14. The motor will replace two motors that had “For the B motors, we will be replac- See EXHAUSTER, page 5 been in service since 1958. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) Craftsmen keep largest wind tunnels in the world running at peak conditions

By Bradley Hicks maintenance around the fa- AEDC Public Affairs cility, they are also charged with the installation of They are considered in- test articles in each of the dispensable. two large wind tunnels at Those at the National NFAC and the operation of Full-Scale Aerodynamics the tunnels themselves. Complex at Moffett Field There are currently 16 in Mountain View, Califor- craftsmen employed at nia, who observe their con- NFAC. They are broken up tributions every day agree into three different groups the craftsmen employed – mechanics, electricians there are not only integral and instrumentation tech- to the work at NFAC but nicians. Within the me- play a vital role the Arnold chanics is a subgroup of Engineering Development employees who possess Complex mission as a aircraft maintenance ex- whole. perience and certification, “They are essential,” which allows these aircraft said NFAC Branch Man- mechanics to work more ager Jeff Johnson. “We extensively on engines, ro- couldn’t perform this mis- torcraft and aircraft models Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) team members lower the NASA/Army Tiltrotor Test Rig sion without them.” that are tested in the NFAC (TTR) into the 40- by 80-foot wind tunnel in the AEDC National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) The craft crews at at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California. The TTR was developed to study advanced tiltrotors and wind tunnels. develop databases for design code validation. NFAC craftsmen not only install test articles in the facility NFAC are not only respon- See CRAFTSMEN, page 5 wind tunnels, but they also operate and maintain the wind tunnels. (U.S. Air Force photo) sible for performing all the 746th Test Squadron celebrates diamond anniversary By Staff Sgt. Christine Groening this squadron tested the inertial naviga- 49th Wing Public Affairs tion system that they were using to navi- gate to the moon,” McNiel said. “They HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, realized there was a pretty serious design N.M. – The 746th Test Squadron cel- flaw with it. If we had not identified the ebrated their 60th anniversary Oct. 25. flaw and fixed the system before it went The event was open to those with on Apollo 13, they would not been able base access, and guests enjoyed variety to navigate after they had been blown off of activities to include facility tours fea- course.” turing test equipment and hardware, face Currently, nearly all military equip- painting, aircraft flyovers, live music and ment with navigation systems, such as food. aircraft, ships, submarines and vehicles, “1959 was when this squadron was visit the test squadron to ensure proper founded as the Central Inertial Guidance function. Test Facility,” said Lt. Col. Charles Mc- “One of the first things that happens Niel, 746th TS commander. “(The facil- in a peer conflict is adversaries are go- ity) existed before that, as a missile test ing to try to contest GPS,” said McNiel. facility.” “Another big part of our mission that has The squadron is known for being the grown considerably in the last 10 years is Department of Defense’s go-to lead test we jam GPSs. We have the world’s most Lt. Col. Charles McNiel, 746th Test Squadron commander, shows a photo of Grady Nicholson, a former 46th Test Group engineer, during a 746th TS 60th organization, whom tests and evaluates anniversary event Oct. 25 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The photo shows GPSs and integrated GPS based guid- See 746TH, page 3 a picture of Nicholson burying the same time capsule they opened for the an- ance and navigation systems. niversary event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening) “Just before the Apollo 13 disaster,

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By Col. Jeff Geraghty and Chief cess that determines an appro- Master Sgt. Rob Heckman priate CONOPS, or concept of AEDC Command Team operations, before the change is Col. Jeffrey Geraghty made. We will not let internal Commander Leaders throughout the United quibbling over turf, legacy roles, States government recognize the or ‘old ways’ stand in the way of Jason Austin need to re-focus the defense es- moving out on making the final Chief, tablishment on great power com- push toward achievement of a test Public Affairs petition. To meet this end, “The wing capable of meeting future U.S. House of Representatives national needs. Your role in this has launched a new task force strategy is vital: you must hold to examine how to maintain the Richard Tighe your leadership team account- General Manager, Pentagon’s technological edge able for mission focus, clarity and National Aerospace against Russia and China as well transparency. 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As we step deliberately and branch chief, office chief, group challenge you to ask your supervi- Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- neering Development Complex Dozens of AEDC leaders met thoughtfully toward a more com- commander and squadron com- sor to clarify who serves in these (AEDC) or National Aerospace at Gossick Leadership Center on plete integration as an Air Force mander to communicate precisely roles within your section, branch Solutions (NAS), under exclu- Oct. 22-24 to listen, think and act Wing, focus, clarity and transpar- how they are currently organized. or division, and how they plan to sive written contract with NAS on the challenges facing our Com- ency will be our guiding lights in As of Nov. 1, every single Airman execute this strategy. at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. Everything advertised in plex. 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746TH from page 1 capable and high-capacity MQ-9 Reaper and T-38 senior executive service at 46th Test Group, opened my lunch in here,” Nich- about the need for the 260 jamming capability. We go Talon flyover. The aircraft Edwards, Air Force Base, up a time capsule with olson laughed. “Hopefully inch centrifuge, its re- out and jam American and are utilized for testing Calif., as she was the pre- McNiel, which was buried paperwork is in here! Here quirements and why it was allied systems so they can navigation system devel- vious commander of the in 1963. we are 56 years later, and built. see their vulnerabilities. opment in a flight environ- 746th TS from August “Back in the day we in- were going to find out The 746th TS plans to Then they can go back and ment, before bring placed 1996 to June 1998. stalled this, I was putting it what I had for lunch that take a copy of the same doc- make fixes (to their equip- in intended aircraft. To cap off the event all together and something day!” ument they buried in 1963 ment) to make them more Distinguished visitors Grady Nicholson, a prior happened, I don’t know What they found in the and create another time cap- resilient.” included Dr. Eileen Bjork- engineer from when the what it was. I got really capsule were six hand- sule for the next individuals The event featured a man, Air Force Test Center 746th TS was part of the distracted and I think I put written pages, which read to open in 60 years.

Sean Abrahamson, 746th Test Squadron test manager, gives guests a tour of Sean Abrahamson, 746th Test Squadron test manager, shows event patrons a the 746th TS facilities Oct. 25 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The test squad- centrifuge used for testing Oct. 25 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The 746th ron provided facility tours featuring test equipment and hardware, an aircraft TS centrifuge testing uses multi-axis test tables to check inertial performance flyover and opened a time capsule from 1963 as part of their 60th anniversary on navigations systems prior to testing in aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening) Staff Sgt. Christine Groening) AEDC Strategy 2020 The article below is and in which the demand 'AEDC We Need' – lead- the full text of the strat- for workplace precision ership is evaluating the egy that AEDC leaders and accountability re- organizational structure, committed to during the surges. roles, responsibilities, strategic planning offsite To succeed, we must and authorities to deter- from Oct. 22-24. It is be precise in our endeav- mine the Concept of Op- distilled from hours and ors, and in the words erations that will most hours of preparation and we use to communicate. effectively apply such discussion amongst se- Thus, we have revised power to the mission. nior AEDC leaders. It is our mission statement to Since our stand-up as a meant to serve as a start- reflect our charge. The Complex, we have added ing point for action and revised mission hear- significant responsibili- communication, rather kens back to those of ties spanning the United than a complete strategic the 1960s, also a time States of America from plan. Airmen at every of great power compe- coast to coast. We must level should formulate tition. Standing on the now maximize the ben- plans based on the prin- foundation of the Na- efits and effectiveness of ciples in this strategy, tional Defense Strategy, this nationwide organi- informed by further dis- every Airman at AEDC zation. We will evaluate cussion with the leaders – from first responders and apply any potential who helped formulate it. to long-term planners – changes in a transparent, If your leaders aren’t yet proves the quality forge deliberate, thoughtful discussing with you how of our nation's sword and manner. We will com- they plan to implement shield. We do so through municate the concept of this strategy…hold them personal pursuit of mis- operations that maximiz- accountable! sion excellence. While es our mission effective- our Airmen prove the ness clearly, with a goal Our Mission: superiority of that sword to align wing and squad- To prove the and shield, AEDC lead- ron-level power to prov- superiority of systems ers at every level will ing the superiority of our required to meet invest in them. Together nation's most important the demands of the with our national de- systems. Those changes National Defense fense partners, we will that cannot be imple- Strategy improve and sustain the mented immediately, but complex relentlessly, to rather require an official Our Vision: bolster our security per- Air Force organizational Second to none! petually. Focus, clarity, change request, will be and transparency serve consolidated and submit- Nearly 70 years ago, as the hallmarks of our ted by AEDC no later while still embroiled in 2020 strategy. than 1 May, 2020. World War II, General Focus Transparency Hap Arnold envisioned an Air Force of the fu- Our three priorities AEDC Airmen at ev- ture: technologically are to: ery level are committed to superior to any poten- • Pursue Mission open and honest two-way tial competitor. Today, Excellence communication. We will standing on the founda- hold each other account- • Invest in our People tion of the 2018 National able up, down, and across Defense Strategy, and in • Improve and Sustain the chain of command. support of the Air Force the Complex Across the Complex, we will standardize processes Test Center, we renew Clarity our commitment to his to enable data-driven de- vision in its simplest We believe the de- cisions that balance risk form: Second to none! mands of the National and provide an honest as- Defense Strategy re- sessment of mission suc- Commander’s Intent quire that AEDC apply cess. With our national Our national defense – with maximum effect defense partners we will strategy demands a re- – Wing and Squadron- continue to strengthen turn to great power com- level power to the mis- and establish trust-based in pursuit of excellence prove superior, commer- will work hand-in-hand petition. With a return to sion. In order to meet the mutually beneficial rela- in support of the NDS. cial customers whose with them to maximize this competitive mindset, needs of the NDS and tionships. We will com- Our partners include products can contribute to our contribution to the de- we re-enter an arena in fulfill our responsibil- municate priorities and the weapons developers the NDS, our communi- fense of the United States which AEDC thrives, ity to you to create the manage expectations, all whose systems we help ties, and our families. We of America. 4 • November 4, 2019 Arnold AFB welcomes service members for a day of food, comradery By Bradley Hicks AEDC Public Affairs

An afternoon of food, fun and fellowship was on the menu as veterans joined active-duty Airmen from Arnold Air Force Base for the Military Ap- preciation Day: Past, Pres- ent and Future event. This year’s Military Appreciation Day was Oct. 18 at the Arnold Lakeside Center. The event is held each year at Arnold AFB as a way to say “thank you” to past and present service mem- bers and their families. Along with a free lunch buffet that included hamburgers, hot dogs and a smorgasbord of sides, event activities included boat rides, horse-drawn buggy rides, cornhole, foot darts and live music. The event was pre- sented by Arnold AFB Services, the Arnold AFB Personnel office and the An attendee of the Oct. 18 Military Appreciation Day: Past, Present and Future event at the Arnold Lakeside Center receives a free Arnold Community Coun- lunch. The event, held annually at Arnold Air Force Base as a way to say “thank you” to veterans and active-duty service members cil. It was sponsored by and their families, featured a free lunch buffet that included hamburgers and hot dogs.(U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) the Air Force Sergeants Association, BlueCross/ United States dropped each other and with ac- as possible for those at- sors, agencies and or- Government Employees BlueShield of Tennessee, atomic weapons in Japan, tive-duty service mem- tending. ganizations on hand to Health Association, FEP Compassus Hospice and leading to the end of the bers. “I can see why peo- offer services and in- Blue Vision and Dental, Palliative Care, and Mag- war in December 1945. “I love coming here, ple look forward to it,” formation to attendees Southern Tennessee Re- nolia Ranch Recovery. After returning home, because this is just a place he said. “I can see why included the Arnold Re- gional Health System, This marked the third Hargrove enlisted in the where you can come and they’re looking forward tiree Activities Office, Home Instead, VA Ten- year the Military Appreci- Army Air Forces af- enjoy yourself,” Taylor to coming back for next Met Life, Benefeds, Vet- nessee Valley Healthcare ation Day event was held ter receiving inspiration said. year’s event.” erans Choice Program, System and First Choice under the “Past, Present from a recruitment sign Master Sgt. Lashonda Along with the spon- Military OneSource, Health – Tullahoma. and Future” banner, and featuring Uncle Sam. He Morehead, who helped it was again open to all served in the Air Forces organize this year’s Mili- military and their family until January 1949. After tary Appreciation Day, members. getting out of the service, said feedback from at- More than two decades Hargrove sought work as tendees was positive, with ago, the AFSA began host- a machinist. He landed a many commenting on the ing a yearly gathering at job at Arnold AFB, where ideal fall weather the day the ALC for veterans and he worked for 39 years. of the festivities. patients from the Veterans Hargrove was recog- “That’s one thing Affairs Medical Center in nized by Geraghty dur- we’ve heard a lot, ‘It’s a Murfreesboro. ing his introduction, and beautiful day. The mu- As overall military en- Hargrove was given a sic is great. The event is rollment began to decline, commemorative coin as a great,’ and they will be the AFSA was finding it token of appreciation for back next year,” More- more and more difficult to his service. head said. “They like hav- prepare for the event. “I’ve really enjoyed ing the sponsors out here. To keep the event go- today,” Hargrove said. Veterans like to socialize ing, the Arnold AFB Ser- Julius Taylor, an Army and talk with the active- vices and Personnel of- veteran who was among duty community.” fices teamed up and began the numerous attendees, Geraghty commended discussing ways to open it has attended the Military the efforts of the volun- up to even more attendees. Appreciation event be- teers, organizations and Tech. Sgt. Richard Griffin speaks with an attendee of the Oct. 18 Military -Ap Arnold Engineering De- fore. He said it is a good sponsors who pulled to- preciation Day: Past, Present and Future event at the Arnold Lakeside Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) velopment Complex team way for veterans to get gether to make the event a members from these offic- together to chat amongst success and as enjoyable es came up with the idea of inviting veterans to rep- resent the past, active-duty military to represent the present, and the families of both of these groups to represent the future. Some of the veterans in attendance this year were brought from the Tennes- see State Veterans’ Home and the Alvin C. York Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, both of which are located in Mur- freesboro. Veterans from these facilities were es- Arnold Air Force Base employee and event volun- corted to the ALC by the teer Andrea Stephens plays a game of cornhole American Legion Riders - with a member of the American Legion Riders dur- Post 78 out of Manchester ing the Military Appreciation Day: Past, Present and and Post 173 out of Mc- Future event Oct. 18 at the Arnold Lakeside Center. Minnville. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) Before lunch was served, AEDC Command- er Col. Jeffrey Geraghty The Tullahoma High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC presents the colors took to the stage to wel- at the start of the Oct. 18 Military Appreciation Day: Past, Present and Future come those in attendance. event at the Arnold Lakeside Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) He said the event was a good way to honor veter- ans and hear some of their stories. “It’s really a pleasure to have this opportunity to honor veterans from every armed service and from all different conflicts,” - Ger aghty said. Among those in at- tendance who shared his story with Geraghty was World War II veteran Arthur Hargrove Sr. shows the 92-year-old World War II commemorative coin he received during the Oct. 18 veteran Arthur Hargrove Military Appreciation Day: Past, Present and Future Sr. He joined the Merchant event at the Arnold Lakeside Center in appreciation American Legion Riders from Post 78 out of Manchester and Post 173 out of Marine in 1945 during the for his service. Hargrove was recognized by Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander McMinnville escort veterans from the nearby Tennessee State Veterans’ Home war and served in the Pa- Col. Jeffrey Geraghty during Geraghty’s welcome and the Alvin C. York Veterans’ Administration Medical Center to the Arnold cific Theater. He was in address to those in attendance. (U.S. Air Force pho- Lakeside Center Oct. 18 for the Military Appreciation Day: Past, Present and the Philippines when the to by Bradley Hicks) Future event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) November 4, 2019 • 5

EXHAUSTER from page 1 One of the B Plant motors to Maniscalco there are no oth- get these motors up and running dertaking.” helped in designing the new originally entered service at the ers like them. is being upgraded. Subcontractors are spear- control system for B Plant, and Bayerische Motoren Werkes, or “I recently took a trip to visit “All the electrical and con- heading the project, but Manis- it’s really a team effort with Air BMW, plant in Munich, Ger- the company to check out the trols infrastructure downstream calco mentioned it’s been a Force, contractors and subcon- many in 1942, and was shipped motors before they were brought from the switchgear is being re- combined effort, with the Test tractors all working together to to the United States in 1948 fol- here,” he said. “These are two- placed,” Maniscalco said. “We Operations and Sustainment get this done,” he said. lowing World War II. of-a-kind motors, made specifi- are putting all new drives, new contractor, National Aerospace Checkouts of the new ex- The new A Plant exhauster cally for use here at Arnold.” controls and interfaces and with Solutions, LLC, also playing a hauster motors are anticipated motors are also from a manufac- In addition to the exhauster those come all new wiring. So notable role. within the next few months to turer in Germany, and according motors, the equipment used to the project is really a large un- “The NAS design team validate their capabilities.

CRAFTSMEN from page 1 NFAC is home to the cians.” two largest wind tunnels Before being allowed in the world – a 40- by to serve as tunnel opera- 80-foot wind tunnel cir- tors, the craftsmen must cuit and the 80- by -120- undergo a certification foot test section. The fa- process requiring a sig- cility is used to conduct nificant amount of on- aerodynamic testing on the-job training. a wide range of full- and “It takes a lot of ex- large-scale test articles, perience to safely run including airplanes, he- this big wind tunnel,” licopters, tiltrotors, trac- Johnson said. tor trailers, parachutes, Among the crafts- planetary decelerators, men’s recent successes wind turbines and more. is the NASA/Army Til- “Because of the trotor Test Rig. The TTR uniqueness of our facili- is a new test capabil- ty, every test is different, ity developed to study so it requires our team to advanced tiltrotors and be flexible and creative develop databases for in how we get these test design code validation. articles installed and NFAC crew members set up,” Johnson said. have been involved in “There’s always some- the multiyear develop- thing unique and chal- ment of TTR in prepara- The Arnold Engineering Development Complex National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) return- lenging associated with tion for the first test in to-service crew document their work on the 40- by 80-foot test section with a photo. In 2017, a collapsed wall panel at NFAC, located at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, damaged one of the six large fan the type of test work that NFAC. motors, pictured in the background, which powers the complex wind tunnels. NFAC craftsmen worked we do here at the NFAC, Crew members were alongside engineers to successfully return the 40- by 80-foot test section to service in 2018. (U.S. Air so our craft crew has to involved in the instal- Force photo) be pretty creative, and lation of the TTR, as they do a really good well as the installation said. Three blades were job of that. They excel of a three-bladed fully- pulled from each of the at thinking outside the controllable proprotor five “healthy” fan mo- box and coming up with measuring 26 feet in di- tors, and 12 were placed clever ideas to get test ameter. in the damaged motor. articles installed and get “This installation of The three additional the facility operational.” the TTR was the first blades were placed into The craftsmen at wind tunnel test of this storage. NFAC handle the instal- new capability,” John- “That was a very ex- lation and setup of test son said. “We were able tensive process because articles. Because large to successfully demon- these blades are so heavy, items are tested in the strate the operational delicate and require care- facility, crew members capability of the rig ful handling,” Johnson must often utilize the and achieve the highest said. “The crew had to large overhead cranes speed ever obtained in use a special hydraulic to install the articles in the wind tunnel in for- cart system to clamp onto the test sections. John- ward flight for a tiltro- the blade, unbolt it, lower son said members of the tor of this size. So it was it and tilt it from vertical Craftsmen at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex National Full- craft crew are certified quite an accomplishment into a horizontal position, Scale Aerodynamics Complex at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, lift and then transport it to the NASA/Army Tiltrotor Test Rig into the 40- by 80-foot wind tunnel in NFAC. riggers and crane opera- by our team.” (U.S. Air Force photo) tors. The NFAC crafts- the lower level because Once a test model has men also played a sig- the six fan motors are in this manner until new port the drive shaft and “In addition to all the been installed in a wind nificant role in bringing arranged in two rows of blades are designed and also checking electrical post-mishap refurbish- tunnel, the craftsmen the facility back online three. We took blades out fabricated. systems out to make sure ment work and ongoing complete the installation following a June 2017 of the upper three fan mo- Following the inci- that when we first spun it test support, the craft and hookup of electri- incident in which a col- tors, installed a winch sys- dent, the NFAC craftsmen up again it was going to crew also must fit in an cal connections, sensor lapsed wall panel dam- tem to lower them care- worked alongside NASA be safe to operate,” John- extensive amount of facil- cabling and other model aged one of the six large fully down to the ground welders and craftsmen son said. ity maintenance work,” utilities prior to the test. fan motors that powers and then transferred them sent from Arnold Air NFAC personnel com- Johnson said. “We have Most NFAC tests require the NFAC wind tunnels. to the damaged fan motor Force Base to repair dam- pleted an inspection of the a very lean crew, and it is custom sensor cabling “Our craft crew was and reinstalled them. age to the fan shroud. interior of the tunnel cir- a constant effort to sched- to transmit sensor data highly involved in get- “That whole exercise Another difficult task that cuit afterward to ensure ule all the preventative or control commands ting us back online,” was pretty involved and the craft team members the liner of the circuit was maintenance work that is to and from the model Johnson said. hazardous. The engineers contributed to was repair- secure and that no further needed to sustain the ca- into the data acquisition Each of the six fans and craft workers got ing the damaged stators, issues would arise. pability. The craft team system or model control measures 40 feet in di- together to identify the which are the stationary “We had to do a com- is extremely agile and is console. ameter and contains 15 potential hazards and de- blades behind the fans plete, thorough inspec- outstanding at adapting to Johnson said NFAC large wood-laminated velop a safe plan. It was that help direct the airflow tion of the tunnel circuit the dynamic work envi- technicians are extreme- blades. Each fan blade is a big job, and the craft and remove swirl. These and, in the process, the ronment associated with ly talented at fabricating 12 feet long and weighs crew worked painstak- damaged stators had to mechanics found several operating a unique wind custom wiring harnesses more than 800 pounds. ingly over several months be removed for refurbish- other places where some tunnel complex.” for very demanding ap- All 15 blades in one to safely move all those ment and then reinstalled. panels were loose and Johnson said whatever plications. of the fan motors were blades from the other fans Along with completing fasteners were in need of the task, the NFAC crafts- “Because of the size damaged as a result of and get us operational the cleanup of the facility, repair,” Johnson said. men pull together and of our models, the instal- the collapsed panel. again.” the NFAC craftsmen also These repairs have work cooperatively to ac- lation of the model into Because it will poten- Johnson said reduc- helped assess the health since been completed, and complish it. the tunnel is a pretty in- tially take years to have ing the number of blades of the drive shaft and hub the NFAC 40- by 80-foot “If somebody needs volved process,” he said. new blades fabricated, from 15 per fan to 12 has that supported the blades test section has been back help, they’re willing to “It takes a lot of plan- personnel at NFAC de- had a surprisingly small on the damaged fan mo- online for a little over a jump in and do whatev- ning and teamwork but, cided to “borrow” blades impact on the speeds at tor. year. The 80- by 120-foot er it takes to get the job ultimately, the execu- from the other fan mo- which NFAC can operate. “The craft helped con- section is undergoing re- done,” he said. “We could tion is done by our craft tors to replace the dam- He added the facility will siderably with evaluation pairs and should be back not meet our mission mechanics and techni- aged blades, Johnson likely continue to operate of the bearings that sup- online in February 2020. without them.” November safety focus emphasizes importance of explosives safety

By AEDC Safety that contribute to a mishap. The Explosives Safety • A minimum of two persons • In facilities containing Explosives operations must Officer or ESO is the individual must be present when explosives, personnel limits The safety focus during be performed by trained and designated to oversee the conducting explosives must be posted. the month of November is qualified employees under the explosives safety program. operations. • Cell phone and/or radio Explosives Safety. supervision of an employee The Arnold Engineering • Metallic equipment, used transmissions are prohibited Improper handling of who is trained and qualified to Development Complex Air with explosives, must be within specified limits, 10 ft. explosive components may not understand the hazards of the Force Safety Office will also grounded and/or bonded. or 25 ft. only result in malfunctioning operation. have an individual designated • An Explosives Site Plan must • Transporting rocket motors and loss of test data/time, but For this reason, a two-man as the AEDC Explosives be developed in accordance shall be done during off peak may cause mishaps that could rule is always in effect when Safety Manager with overall with SHE Standard E15 travel times (not during shift result in injury, loss of life and/ working with explosives. responsibility for direction requirements. change). or damage to property. Personnel must be trained to and management of the AEDC • Work instructions must • The name and title of those Inattention to detail, failure work with explosives and follow explosives safety program. be approved by the Fire responsible for safe handling to follow written instructions, written work instructions. They Safety, Health and Department and Air Force of explosives shall be improper work practices, must also know to question Environmental Standard E15 Safety. designated in writing. complacency and poor such instructions or other work lists all of the requirements for • Hand tools used in locations For further information visit housekeeping practices are practices that are or have the Explosives Safety. They are containing explosives must the AEDC Safety Site located on just some of the human factors potential to become unsafe. summarized as follows: be non-sparking. the Team AEDC SharePoint page. 6 • November 4, 2019 Motorists urged to make driving safely a priority By Chris Wolfe the seven vehicular fatalities dur- including adverse weather con- a number of years can potentially higher speeds here, the sun some- AEDC Safety ing that period involved an unre- ditions and a reduced amount of become complacent due to travel- times sits directly in the line of strained vehicle occupant. daylight. ing the base roadways for a long sight of the road, and unexpected The Tennessee Highway Pa- Last year, state troopers issued When driving on base or off, period of time without incident. hazards like cyclists and animals trol and the Arnold Air Force 398 speeding and 83 distracted traffic safety is of the utmost Driving safety is a personal abound. Base Safety Office are urging driving citations and arrested nine importance. While there is not a emphasis item for the Arnold En- “I implore people to drive all motorists to drive cautiously, individuals on suspicion of drunk large volume of vehicle traffic at gineering Development Complex cautiously and take the extra 30 buckle up, never drive distracted driving in Tennessee on Oct. 31. Arnold, it is a very unique traffic Commander for many reasons. seconds to not speed or pass in a and don’t drink and drive this As of Oct. 7, there have been 104 environment. The unfamiliarity “I’ve been stationed places no-passing area. Please be vigi- Halloween. pedestrian fatalities in Tennessee of drivers with the base, from var- where the traffic is much worse, lant. You might save a life.” According to statistics, sev- in 2019, nine more than com- ious construction projects, new but I think the dangers at Arnold Arnold AFB Safety Office en people were killed in traffic pared to the same time last year. hires and visitors, can compli- are higher than even Los Angeles asks everyone to drive cautiously, crashes in Tennessee during the This time of year brings more cate the challenges. In addition, or Washington, D.C.,” said Col. courteously and with a height- Halloween period last year be- challenges to vehicle operators, workers who have been here for Jeffrey Geraghty. “People drive at ened state of awareness. tween Oct. 30 and. Nov. 1. One of Runners, walkers wanted for 34th AEDC Turkey Trot 5K

By Deidre Moon has playgrounds for people AEDC Public Affairs and their kids who want to come out and support the This year marks the event, but maybe not run or 34th year of the AEDC walk. And to boot, we have Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at the luxury of finishing the Arnold Air Force Base. race and stopping into the Runners and walkers ALC for a post-run social of all ages and skill levels hour.” are invited to join in the fun It is free to sign-up and Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lake- run. As part of the event, side Center. the CGOC is collecting Capt. Johnathan Guti- donations of nonperishable errez, with the Company food items at sign-up or on Grade Officers Council, is race day. All donations col- once again heading up the lected by the CGOC will event. be taken to the Good Sa- In a change from years maritan Food Bank in Tul- past, the run this year will lahoma. be held on the running trail This time of year is at base housing. Run-day when people are reminded registration will begin at to be thankful for what 2:30 p.m. at the ALC, with they have, and Gutierrez the run starting at approxi- mentioned it’s also nice to mately 3 p.m. be able to give back to the “I’m definitely look- community and help those Runners bolt from the starting line during the 2018 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Arnold Air Force Base. Last ing forward to seeing what who are less fortunate. year’s 5K began in front of the Administration & Engineering Building but this year’s event is planned to kind of turnout we get this “Collecting food and take place around the Arnold Lakeside Center and base housing with a social hour following at the ALC. year,” Gutierrez said. “Last donating it is something we The early registration deadline for the 2019 Turkey Trot 5K is Nov. 7. Those interested in participating can year was a great year, lots started a while back as part also register at the event, however t-shirts are not guaranteed to day-of registrants. (U.S. Air Force photo of people came out and the of the Turkey Trot here at by Bradley Hicks) (Image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes.) weather was wonderful. AEDC, and we have car- from AEDC, doing every tractors and their families to ing Nov. 5-7, from 11 a.m. day-of the race, but T-shirts We are hoping to get even ried on the tradition ever little bit more for the local attend in accordance with – 1 p.m. are not guaranteed to day- more folks and their fami- since,” he said. “I know that community during the holi- company policy and super- For those wanting a of registrants. lies out this year. Good Samaritan is always day season hopefully can visor approval. To sign-up commemorative T-shirt, Disclaimer: The CGOC “By hosting at Arnold very grateful for the dona- really help make a differ- now, see one of the Arnold the entry fee to participate is a private organization Village, we will get the tions that our runners make. ence in peoples’ lives.” CGOC members or call in the race is $10. Dead- which is not part of the De- joy of running with Woods Although it is just a small The race is open to mili- 931-454-7809. The CGOC line for early registration partment of Defense or any Reservoir in the back- piece of all the great charity tary personnel, Department will be hosting sign-ups in is Nov. 7. People are wel- of its components and has ground. Also, base housing work that I have seen come of Defense civilians, con- Café 100 at the A&E Build- come to sign-up and run no governmental status. Caution urged as peak deer-vehicle collision season returns

By John W. Lamb • Be attentive from AEDC Facility Support sunset to midnight and Services hours shortly before and after sunrise. Insurance statistics These are the highest report that about 1.5 mil- risk periods for DVCs. lion deer-vehicle colli- • When driving at sions – or DVCs – occur night, reduce your each year in the United speed and use high- States resulting in ap- beam headlights when proximately $1 billion in possible. The high- vehicle damage. beams will better Nationwide, there are illuminate the eyes approximately 175 to of deer on or near the 200 fatalities annually. roadway. An analysis of 31 • Slow down when you years of DVC data at notice a deer in or Arnold Air Force Base near your path but stay reveals that October in your lane. Many through January is when serious crashes occur deer collisions peak. when drivers swerve On base, always as- to avoid a deer and hit sume you are traveling another vehicle or lose through deer habitat but, control of their cars. based on analysis of the • Do not rely on devices locations of DVCs since such as deer whistles 2002, there do appear to to deter deer because be areas of higher colli- they have been proven sion risk. not to change deer The following tips behavior. Motorists traveling on and around Arnold Air Force Base are asked to always assume they are driving for avoiding DVCs were • Avoid the use of cell through deer habitat, but there appear to be areas at Arnold where deer-vehicle collisions are more con- compiled from a number phones and other centrated and pose higher risk. (Graphic contributed) of sources such as the distractions while Insurance Institute for Turn on the vehicle the problem. driving. hazard flashers and be • Contact your insurance Highway Safety, Ten- • Scan both the roadway nessee Department of careful of other traffic agent or company and roadsides. when you leave your representative to Safety, Tennessee Wild- • Be especially careful life Resources Agency, car. report any damage to in the rain – deer can • Don’t attempt to your car. Collision Highway Loss Data In- be harder to see and stitute, Deer-Vehicle remove a deer from the with a deer is usually they slip easily on the roadway unless you’re covered under the Crash Information Clear- pavement. inghouse, and Michigan convinced it’s dead. A comprehensive If a DVC is unavoid- deer can inflict serious portion of your Deer Crash Coalition, all able, the same sources of which offer similar ad- injuries. automobile policy. offer this advice: • vice. These tips include: Contact law Tennessee law allows • Don’t swerve, brake enforcement to deer killed in a collision • Use extreme caution firmly, stay in your report the incident. to be taken and used as This chart of average deer-vehicle collisions, or DVCs, per month from 1987 to 2018 shows most during the months lane, hold onto the At Arnold, be sure to food as long as you con- of October through DVCs occur at Arnold Air Force Base annually steering, and bring report it to the AEDC tact the nearest TWRA from October through January. Motorists traveling January. your vehicle to a Protective Services so regional office to report in and around Arnold Air Force Base are urged to • If you see one deer, you controlled stop. that we can continue the accident within 48 use caution, particularly during these months, to should expect others. • Pull off the roadway. to track and evaluate hours. avoid DVCs. (Graphic contributed) November 4, 2019 • 7 8 • November 4, 2019 Translate the idea of trust

Airman 1st Class Aws Hussein, 66th Comptroller Squadron financial management technician, points to a computer screen while reviewing operating proce- dures with Staff Sgt. Josh Pimentel, 66 CPTS financial management supervisor, on Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Oct. 10. Hussein served as an interpreter for U.S. troops in Iraq before immigrating to the U.S. in 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo)

By Lauren Russell of Joint Base Balad, and would share meals and country was up and he finished school, but his sein continued to work 66th Air Base Group he quickly realized how talk about their reli- returned stateside. younger brother con- as a translator until 2011. Public Affairs much trust they had to gions; fasting with their “I lost contact with vinced him to use his In 2013, the visas fi- place in each other. counterparts during re- those guys about six language skills to trans- nally came, and Hussein HANSCOM AIR “Bombs are flying, ligious holidays and months later,” said late for the Americans. moved his wife and two FORCE BASE, Mass. bullets are going by breaking bread after Lombardo. “I hadn’t Before long, all four of young children to Rapid – Uncertainty waits out- and (improvised explo- sundown. heard from any of them, the Hussein brothers City, South Dakota, be- side the wire. Incoming sives devices) are going “It was really more or at least 007, until re- were interpreting for the fore joining his brothers fire, attacks and am- off,” said Lombardo. like family,” he said. cently.” troops. in San Antonio, Texas. bushes are a moment “They’re right there Lombardo grew es- In September 2019, Soon after, Hussein However, Hussein away. next to us. They’re risk- pecially close with one Lombardo was prepar- was dubbed 007. wasn’t immediately sold To survive in a war ing their lives for their member of the interpret- ing for his tenth de- “Every interpreter on joining the Air Force zone, U.S. troops must country as well.” ing team, a young Iraqi ployment. Days before had a call sign, and it when he arrived. rely on their teams, put- Locals who choose man who went by his he was set to leave, he was to protect us,” he “I didn’t want to be in ting their trust in their to aid coalition forces given call sign, 007. walked into the Hans- said. “We didn’t want to the military,” he said. “I equipment, their wing- can face scrutiny in their At the time, local com Finance Office to use our real names when had seen enough fight- men and their interpret- communities and threats nationals who served finalize his travel plans talking with the locals. I ing. I had finally made it ers. on their lives. as interpreters could and spoke to the young have no idea why I got out of a war zone and I In 2009, Senior Mas- “It is not thought apply for U.S. citizen- Airman at the service that one, but I was okay didn’t want to live it all ter Sgt. Patrick Lombar- highly of to help us,” ship through the Special desk. with it.” over again.” do, 66th Security Forces said Lombardo. “Peo- Immigration Visa Pro- “The Airman came Protecting the in- Still, Hussein couldn’t Squadron superinten- ple get killed, and their gram. The process was up to me and asked me if terpreter’s identity was shake the idea of enlist- dent of operations here, families get killed. Our long and complicated, I was in Iraq in 2009, so crucial to not only their ing. began a seven-month interpreters are sacrific- but Lombardo initi- I said ‘yes’,” said Lom- safety, but for their fami- “It was always in the deployment to Iraq. ing their own well-being ated 007’s application bardo. lies as well, Hussein ex- back of my mind,” he Lombardo’s team was for their country.” with the State Depart- In 2009, now Air- plained. said. “Finally, I just said paired with a group of Lombardo explained ment and sent letters in man 1st Class Aws Hus- “If the enemy knew I have to do it. If I had Iraqi nationals and con- that it didn’t take long to vouch for the young sein, 66th Comptrol- you were helping the kept waiting, I would tractors who served as for the two teams to man. ler Squadron financial U.S., you’d be hunted have missed my chance.” translators during mis- develop a strong per- About a month lat- management technician, down and shot,” he said. Hussein completed sions outside the wire sonal relationship. They er, Lombardo’s time in was working as a trans- “Our families could be basic training and at- lator for U.S. troops at kidnapped and held for tended technical train- the (northern perimeter) ransom. If anyone asked ing school at Keesler Air of JBB, helping troops you what you did for Force Base, Mississippi, and the locals who came work, you would just tell earlier this year, and re- through the gate under- them you owned a store.” ceived orders to Hans- stand each other. By the time Lom- com. He was only on Hussein was a Theol- bardo arrived, Hussein station for a few weeks ogy major at Baghdad was a seasoned inter- when a man with a fa- University when he first preter. Despite working miliar face walked into learned English. with countless service his office. “My mother always members, he remembers “He looked famil- told me and my brothers the daily missions with iar, but when I heard that if we ever left Iraq Lombardo. his voice, I knew it was we would need another “Sgt. Lombardo was him.” language to communi- so fun to work with and Both men were in cate with the world,” he was just easy to talk to,” shock during the reunion. said. “We picked Eng- said Hussein. “We were “I couldn’t believe he lish, but never expected able to have fun while was standing there,” said to use it as much as we we did our job. It was re- Lombardo. “It was 007, did.” ally like being family.” but really I was looking Hussein wasn’t look- After Lombardo re- at Airman 1st Class Hus- ing for a job while he turned stateside, Hus- sein.” To see his dear friend after ten years, not only living the American dream but serving as an Airman, Lombardo said he could not be prouder. “He is the piece of the puzzle to make our Air Force better,” said Lombardo. “I’ve seen where he’s come from. When it comes to resil- iency, 007 is the suc- cess story.” Hussein hopes to stay in the comptroller career field and retire from the Air Force. “If I could give my younger self a piece of advice, I would say, ‘keep going, you’ll make it,’” he said. November 4, 2019 • 9 WWII Army Air Force veteran shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry

By Erin Crawley Air Force Research Laboratory

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air Force Office of Scientific Research congratulates John B. Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engi- neering at The University of Texas at Austin, for recently being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019. The eldest recipient of a Nobel Prize at age 97, Good- enough shares the award with M. Stanley Whittingham of Binghamton University and Akira Yoshino of Meijo Uni- versity, for the development of lithium-ion batteries. To- day these rechargeable bat- teries are part of our everyday lives and used in a variety of electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. Since his early begin- nings as a college student and throughout his distinguished career, Goodenough’s re- search has positively impact- Professor John Goodenough stands in his lab at the University of Texas at Austin. (Photo courtesy of University of Texas at ed the progress of Air Force Austin) science and technology, espe- cially in basic research. took a position at the Univer- electrical device which in- Goodenough’s first intro- sity of Oxford as a professor cludes a conductor of hydro- duction to the Air Force was and headed up the Inorganic gen cations.” He went on, during World War II. In 1943, Chemistry Laboratory. He “This invention is covered while studying mathematics was there until 1986 when under U.S. Patent Application at Yale University, Goode- he moved to the University 12058.” nough was called to duty and of Texas at Austin, where he Elliot’s report continued, served as a meteorologist in continues his research today. “Another invention which the Army Air Force. Accord- It was during his time at the originated from the Oxford ing to a 2014 interview he had University of Oxford that group’s research is concerned with Bea Perks for Chemistry Goodenough made the lithi- with a method of preparing World, “On one occasion he um-ion battery discovery. a high surface area form of cleared a flight from an Air During his time at the LiCoO2. This is covered un- Force base in Stephenson, University of Oxford, Good- der U.S. Patent Application Newfoundland, for General enough had received a basic 135222. It relates to ion con- Eisenhower (then Allies Su- research grant from AFOSR ductors. Such ion conductors to study “New Materials for have potential application as An illustration of John Goodenough's battery. The Nobel Prize preme Commander in the lead in Chemistry 2019 rewards the development of the lithium- Electrochemical Cells” be- solid-solution in electrochem- up to D-Day), which landed ion battery. This lightweight, rechargeable and powerful bat- him safely in Paris within six tween 1978 and 1981. The ical cells.” The high surface tery is now used in everything from mobile phones to laptops minutes of his ETA (estimat- purpose of the research was area lithium compounds were and electric vehicles. It can also store significant amounts of ed time of arrival).” to design, prepare and cat- key in demonstrating how a energy from solar and wind power, making possible a fossil Goodenough went on to egorize new materials for rechargeable lithium ion bat- fuel-free society. (Illustration courtesy of Johan Jarnestad/ receive an undergraduate de- electrochemical cells with a tery could be fabricated. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences) gree in mathematics from special emphasis placed on In 1980, Goodenough pub- shows that research funded by Nobel laureates over the past Yale and later a doctorate in solid-solution cathodes for lished a paper in the Materi- AFOSR has directly contrib- 68 years. On average, these Physics from University of secondary batteries of high als Research Bulletin, Vol. uted to enabling modern cell laureates receive AFOSR Chicago in 1952. specific energy and power. 15, pages 783-789, on his phones, portable computers, funding 17 years prior to win- The next part of Good- Denton W. Elliot was the original work in developing electric cars, and modern mo- ning their Nobel awards. enough’s career was spent at AFOSR Program Officer who lithium cobalt oxide cathodes bile military technologies. As a vital component of the Massachusetts Institute oversaw the grant. In a 1982 that led to modern lithium-ion AFOSR is proud to have the Air Force Research Labo- of Technology Lincoln Labo- summary of the 27th AFOSR batteries. He acknowledges Goodenough join an illustri- ratory, the AFOSR mission is ratory, where he specialized Chemical & Atmospheric both AFOSR and the Euro- ous cadre of scientists who to support the Air Force goals in solid state chemistry and Sciences Program Review, of pean Energy Commission for contributed much of their of control and maximum uti- concentrated on the basic and which Goodenough’s work supporting his work. careers exploring the funda- lization of air, space, and cy- fundamental research leading was a part, he wrote, “Pro- This is a wonderful ex- mental science that lead to berspace by investing in basic to the development of ran- fessor Goodenough and his ample of how the AFOSR ba- their amazing discoveries. research efforts for the Air dom-access memory (RAM). group have come up with an sic research mission works. AFOSR has contributed Force in relevant scientific In 1976, Goodenough invention that relates to an In this particular instance, it basic research funding to 82 areas. 10 • November 4, 2019 Arnold AFB Milestones 35 YEARS Phillip Krepp, TOS INBOUND MILITARY Seth Hayes, AF Debra Stacey, TOS Douglas Miller, TMAS 2nd Lt. Kodjobi Klikan, AF Kelsey Kim, TOS Cory Roberston, TOS Master Sgt. Dennis Wright, AF Jamie Louden, TOS 25 YEARS Michael Waller, TOS Lisa Maloy, TOS Deleith Allen, TOS RETIREMENTS Phillip Martin, TOS David Roden, TOS 10 YEARS Master Sgt. Jason Kanipe, AF Steven McKee, TOS Consetta Woosley, TOS Elijah Minter, AF Harli Nunley, TOS Melissa Tate, AF NEW HIRES Yvonne Pennifill, TOS 20 YEARS Nathan Allen, TOS Ronald Staten, TOS Christopher Graham, FSS 5 YEARS Scott Clark, TOS Tiffany Taylor, TOS Kenneth Locker, FSS John Ashworth, TOS Shannon Crabtree, TOS Phillip Thurmond, TOS Joseph Bedell, TMAS James Dai, TOS Logan Watson, TOS 15 YEARS Karl Martin, TOS Amber Derrick, TOS Brett Boylston, TOS Jason Miller, TOS Melissa Effingham, AF PROMOTIONS Timothy Commers, TOS Michael Nelson, TMAS William Fant, TOS 1st Lt. Bradley Landry promoted to captain Gregory Crabtree, TOS Glen Sartin, TOS David Fly, TOS Brandon Dorman, TOS Justin Thompson, TMAS Jerould Fontaine, TOS CERTIFICATES Mary Fedde, TOS Hanh Tran, TOS Sonia Gault, TOS Angelia Garrard earned the Special Pro- Richard Howard, TOS James Whaley, TOS Nathaniel Green, TOS grams Security Certification AF demonstrates rocket engine preburner for advanced liquid rocket engines

By 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs challenging systems,” said Dr. Shawn Phillips, Chief of the Rocket Propulsion EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Division, which is part of AFRL’s Aero- Calif. – The Air Force Research Labo- space Systems Directorate. ratory has successfully tested a state-of- AFRL used advanced technologies, the-art rocket engine preburner to elevate such as super-nickel alloys for high- the United States technology base for strength and burn resistance. Leveraging high performance oxygen-rich staged lessons from the HCB sub-scale preburn- combustion, or ORSC. er test campaign was key to achieving The preburner was designed, devel- this successful test. oped, and tested under the AFRL Hydro- The HCB test article was highly in- carbon Boost program with prime con- strumented to understand the technology tractor Aerojet Rocketdyne, and support- trade space, rather than development of ed by the Air Force Space and Missile a point design for operational use. This Systems Center. Testing was conducted approach allowed AFRL researchers to at NASA Stennis Space Center facilities. study fundamental technical issues hin- The HCB preburner success was a dering engine development efforts today, culmination of two decades of AFRL re- such as combustion stability and thermal search into ORSC to advance high per- management. formance, robust, and reusable domestic Air Force ownership of the HCB pre- rocket engine technologies. burner design, hardware, and test data en- The preburner harnesses energy to ables this foundational knowledge base to The Air Force Research Laboratory successfully tested a state-of-the-art power other engine systems, and is sub- be directly applied to new engine design rocket engine preburner to elevate the United States technology base for high ject to extreme oxygen environments that tools, academic research, and transitioned performance oxygen-rich staged combustion. The preburner was designed, conventional metals cannot survive. The across U.S. industry for future engine de- developed, and tested under the AFRL Hydrocarbon Boost program with prime HCB preburner is the highest pressure velopment efforts or block upgrades. contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne, and supported by the Air Force Space and Mis- rocket combustor ever tested in the U.S. AFRL’s Rocket Propulsion Division sile Systems Center. Testing was conducted at NASA Stennis Space Center facilities. (Courtesy photo) “The HCB preburner pushed the at Edwards Air Force Base, California boundaries of these extreme conditions has played a key role in advancing rocket 1952. Nearly every liquid rocket engine roots to these AFRL technologies and ex- and redefined state-of-the-art for these engine technologies for the nation, since developed in the United States traces its perimental demonstrations. November 4, 2019 • 11 U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Developing Space Solar Power Beaming By Kirtland Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The Air Force Re- search Laboratory is developing space-based solar power trans- mission capability using high- efficiency solar cells to collect the sun’s energy, convert it to radio frequency, and beam it to earth. “Energy is a strategic enabler and potential vulnerability for our nation and our Department of De- fense,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Felt, director of the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate. “To ensure DOD mission success, we must have the energy we need at the right place at the right time.” Providing uninterrupted, as- sured and agile power to expe- ditionary forces operating in un- improved areas such as forward operating bases would provide an advantage to U.S. and allied forces. (Courtesy graphic) “The Space Solar Power In- and precisely beam it to where it our Air Force, DOD, nation, and essary to integrate into a concep- than $100 million to develop and cremental Demonstrations and is needed,” Felt said. “SSPIDR is world.” tual space-based power beaming deliver the critical hardware ele- Research Project is a very inter- part of AFRL’s ‘big idea pipeline’ AFRL researchers are focused system. Northrop Grumman will ments to support space-based ex- esting concept that will enable us to ensure we continue to develop on developing and demonstrating partner with AFRL and has been periments into this leading-edge to capture solar energy in space game-changing technologies for some of the key technologies nec- awarded a contract valued at more technology. Pitch to develop tech for colorblind pilots wins first place at innovation competition

By Jennifer Spradlin “It’s easy to just think about Academy AFWERX to create an innovation network learn to fail quickly, and that it’s okay to fail U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs cadets who are color blind and can't fly, at Air Force bases around the world to fos- so that we can push through to find solutions many of which are very high-achieving ter local improvement ideas. The Academy to complex problems,” Wollman said. U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. individuals who could make great pilots,” stood up its first cell in 2019, joining more The Academy also hosted an innovation (AFNS) – Cadet 2nd Class Bailey Hopkins Hopkins said. “But there’s also a large than 40 other cells. panel for cadets and faculty with representa- wants to be an Air Force pilot, but like 7 to group of students who may never even con- “I think it’s important to teach cadets tives from the Department of Defense and 10 percent of men, he has red-green color sider the Academy because they know that about innovation principles and design cutting-edge industry projects, Oct. 22. blindness – an instant disqualifier. due to their color-vision limitations, they thinking to help them be successful in an era Lauren Knausenberger, Air Force chief Hopkins, a junior cadet at the U.S. Air will never be able to fly.” of rapidly changing technology,” said Cadet transformation officer, outlined some key Force Academy, took to the stage Oct. 18 His idea earned him first place in the 1st Class Yann Wollman, USAFA Spark di- Air Force initiatives, including Hack the Air during Falcon Tank, an innovation-themed competition and the opportunity to work rector. Force, Spark Tank and Digital Air Force. competition, to present an idea on modify- with USAFA Spark, which hosted the event, The cell is run and operated by cadets, She encouraged all cadets to take courses in ing commercially available technology to and other Academy leaders for further de- although Wollman said he would like to coding or rapid prototyping while gaining correct color blindness in pilot visors issued velopment and funding. expand the program to include enlisted Air- awareness of key technologies like machine by the Air Force. Spark cells are part of an initiative led by men and officers. Each cadet squadron has learning and artificial intelligence. a representative in the cell where Wollman “We need (future leaders) to understand said the focus is split between innovation what possibilities there are in emerging education and application sessions with technical fields so that they are prepared to problem and solution workshopping. shape the future, rather than feel limited by “We have to adopt a culture where we it,” she said.

The U.S. Air Force Academy hosts its first Falcon Tank, a competition to en- courage cadet innovation, Oct. 18. Cadet 2nd Class Bailey Hopkins won first place for an idea to incorporate existing technology to correct colorblind- ness into pilot visors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Spradlin) 12 • November 4, 2019