Half-Century of AEDC Support for F100 Engine Approaches by Bradley Hicks AEDC Public Affairs

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TULLAHOMA TN Vol. 66, No. 23 Arnold AFB, Tenn. PERMIT NO. 29 December 2, 2019 Half-century of AEDC support for F100 engine approaches By Bradley Hicks AEDC Public Affairs

When the F100 engine was tested at Arnold Engineer- ing Development Complex near the end of the 1960s, it marked the beginning of what would become a long- standing relationship. Throughout the subsequent 50 years, variants of the F100, the propulsion unit used to power the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon, would undergo thousands of hours of testing at Arnold across numerous facilities within the complex. Arnold has continued its support of the F100 ever since the first test. “The F100 engine powers fighter aircraft vital to the defense of our nation,” said Lt. Col. Lane Haubelt, AEDC Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force director. “The proud and continuing legacy of the U.S. Air Force F-15 and F-16 aircraft is rooted in the successful development, fielding and sustainment of this workhouse engine. AEDC remains at the center of that success. The F100 engine program also highlights the importance of an endur- ing and integrated relationship between AEDC, engine manufacturers, engine program offices and the end user. “As we look toward the future, strong and trust-based relationships with our national security partners are essential to accomplishing our mission.” Arnold Engineering Development Complex team members Joan Clark and Paul Buckner verify locations of instrumentation for troubleshooting discrepancies during a break in a test run of a F100 engine in the J-1 Test Cell at AEDC in 2011. This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first test of the F100 at Arnold See F100, page 4 Air Force Base. Arnold has continued to support the F100 since that first test.(U.S. Air Force photo) AEDC hopes to spark innovation with new program velopment Complex leadership AEDC Plans and Programs at Ar- Force Base, Kirtland Air Force tion Communications Branch, re- Involvement of all has started its own Spark Cell. nold Air Force Base. “We want Base, and White Sands Missile emphasized that the main goal of The Spark program, started everyone to understand that when Range, New Mexico; Wright- the program is to reach all AEDC military, civilian and by AFWERX, is a grassroots in- we say this is open to ‘Airmen,’ Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; team members, hear their ideas, novation program that empow- this program includes everyone and Hill Air Force Base, Utah. and push for the implementation contractor team ers Airmen to bring tomorrow’s – military, civilian and contrac- The first ideation campaign of those with the best value im- tools to the warfighter today. AF- tor personnel across the board for of the Spark Cell for AEDC is pact. members encouraged WERX is the Air Force’s team of AEDC.” currently underway, with ideas “We will make every effort innovators who encourage and AEDC, while headquartered being accepted for this initial to market this effort and provide By Deidre Moon facilitate connections across in- at Arnold AFB, has operating lo- phase until Dec. 13. feedback to all participants,” AEDC Public Affairs dustry, academia, and military to cations at Ames Research Center, This initial campaign will be Liner said. “In doing so, we hope create transformative opportuni- Mountain View, and Edwards Air a broad challenge aimed at solic- to begin the process of building In hopes of driving a culture ties and foster a culture of inno- Force Base, California; Peterson iting solutions from the largest a place which questions the norm of innovation needed to prove the vation. Air Force Base, Colorado; Eglin pool of AEDC personnel pos- and pushes forward to meet the superiority of systems to meet the “We are looking for ideas to Air Force Base, Florida; the Fed- sible. needs of the future. demands of the National Defense improve your daily work,” said eral Research Center at White Cameron Liner, chief of the Strategy, Arnold Engineering De- Devon Parker, acting director of Oak, Maryland; Holloman Air Test Information Systems Sec- See PROGRAM, page 6 Arnold AFB Thanksgiving tradition rolls on with annual AEDC Turkey Trot By Bradley Hicks AEDC Public Affairs

There was plenty of novelty in the latest installment of a longtime Arnold Engineering Development Complex tradition. The 34th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, held Nov. 15 at Arnold Air Force Base, featured a new route, new post-race festivities and new winners. More than three dozen AEDC team members and their families participated in the Turkey Trot. The event was once again headed up by the Arnold AFB Company Runners depart the starting line during the 34th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lakeside Center, Arnold Air Grade Officers Council and was Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) open to runners and walkers of all people help me set up. There was ALC and along Woods Reservoir. gated confines of the Arnold AFB is here. I was trying to promote an ages and skill levels. a lot of people who helped, and the The trail then took participants mission area. Gutierrez said his de- even more social atmosphere than “I couldn’t be happier with fact that we got 40 people, that was through the Arnold Village com- sire to see a new backdrop for the previous ones.” how we pulled it off,” said Capt. great.” munity and back to the ALC. Run- race and interaction among partici- Along with the new route, this Johnathan Gutierrez, a member This year, runners departed the ners completed this loop twice to pants inspired the change of locale. year’s Turkey Trot featured a post- of the CGOC and lead organizer starting line outside the Arnold finish the race. “I knew that there was a trail run social hour in the ALC, allow- of the Turkey Trot for the second Lakeside Center, sprinted through Past AEDC Turkey Trots were out here, but I had never ran it consecutive year. “I had people the parking lot and onto a trail that held around the Administration & before,” Gutierrez said. “I love See TROT, page 5 help me map out the trail. I had took them around the back of the Engineering Building within the Woods Reservoir and that the ALC

Tunnel 9 called to Bringing squadron-, wing- AEDC teams improve design arms once again level power to bear at AEDC engineering capability

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Arnold Air Force Bringing squadron-, wing-level Base power to bear at AEDC

By Keith Roessig “The principles of yesterday no lon- resources, and account- vironmental effects with Chief, AEDC Test ability within a specified the man-made effects Operations Division ger apply. Air travel, air power, air unit to execute the core from threat systems ex- transportation of troops and sup- mission. While for fighter amined by the 704 Test The engineering de- squadrons that is organiz- Group’s Directed Energy Col. Jeffrey Geraghty plies have changed the whole pic- Commander velopment complex that ing, training, and equip- Combined Test Force. bears General of the Air ture. We must think in terms of to- ping the unit for combat That same CTF must Jason Austin Force Henry “Hap” Ar- operations, for test units place U.S. systems into Chief, nold’s name was estab- morrow. We must bear in mind that it is producing the de- Arnold AFB wind tun- Public Affairs lished to ensure that the air power itself can become obso- cision-quality data and nels to examine lethal- Air Force would never analysis to the program ity effects under realistic again be caught unpre- lete.” offices to prove the weap- flow conditions. In clas- Richard Tighe pared as it was in 1939. - Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold in ons systems effectiveness sic AEDC test missions, General Manager, The technical focus at “Global Mission” for the warfighter. mission execution analy- National Aerospace that time was transonic Wing-level power sis can combine control Solutions aircraft and turbine en- fices to take a greater the Air Force Test Cen- emerges from combining authority wind tunnel High Mach Staff: gines. As the Air Force’s role in understanding and ter. Geraghty also asked the capabilities of a single data with National Radar mission has expanded to squadron with others to Cross Section Test Facili- Kathy Jacobsen, oversight even though AEDC leadership to take NAS Executive Editor winning in air, space and manning levels had not a look at how AEDC can have effects that no single ty results to simulate mis- cyberspace, the Complex returned to pre-Gulf War adjust its processes and squadron can have alone. sion effectiveness. This is Jill Pickett now also focuses on nu- levels. Arnold Engineer- organization to imple- We need to combine the what is meant by wing- NAS Editor clear weapon moderniza- ing Development Com- ment wing- and squad- aerodynamic data of the level power for AEDC. High Mach is published by tion, space warfighting plex must therefore take ron-level power. So the Hypervelocity Wind Tun- So in our final recom- Lakeway Publishers, Inc. a pri- in a contested environ- a greater role in the anal- first question most will nel 9, thermal protection mendation to Geraghty on vate firm in no way connected ment, hypersonic weap- ysis and evaluation of ask is, “What do wing- results of the High Tem- how we best can support with the U.S. Air Force, Arnold Air Force Base, Arnold Engi- ons and directed energy. developmental systems and squadron-level pow- perature Lab Arc tests the 2018 NDS, care must neering Development Complex These test missions sup- as program offices either er mean?” and the lethality test from be taken to clearly and (AEDC) or National Aerospace port critical aspects of the cannot hire more tech- Gen. David Goldfein, the Holloman Air Force transparently communi- Solutions (NAS), under exclu- 2018 National Defense nical staff or intention- chief of staff of the U.S. Base High Speed Test cate with the AEDC work- sive written contract with NAS Strategy, or NDS, that de- Track to understand over- force the roles and respon- at Arnold AFB, Tenn., 37389. ally minimize technical Air Force, has stated that, Everything advertised in scribes a world in which staff for rapid acquisition “The squadron is the all hypersonic weapon sibilities that may change this publication will be made great power competition strategies. To accomplish beating heart of the Unit- performance. We need to due to a changing strategic available for purchase, use against near peer adver- this, AEDC requires clear ed States Air Force; our combine the aerodynamic environment. or patronage without regard saries is the dominant data of the von Kármán As Goldfein stated in to race, color, religion, sex, knowledge of system re- most essential team.” In a national origin, age, marital sta- threat to the U.S. quirements to collect ap- letter to all the command- Gas Dynamics Facility a 2018 letter addressing tus, physical handicap, political Over the last decade propriate data, the tools ers in the Air Force, he with the navigation ca- squadron revitalization, affiliation or any other non- as these test missions and techniques to analyze stated, “It is in the squad- pability of the 746th Test “Every Airman in a squad- merit factor of the purchaser, were becoming more Squadron and the booster ron needs clarity of pur- user or patron. the data, and a technical- ron (and in civilian-led The High Mach office is important, the Air Force ly competent workforce squadron like organiza- stage thrust performance pose to understand how located at 100 Kindel Drive, acquisition community to conduct the analysis. tions) where the missions in the Large Solid Rocket they contribute, add value Suite A236, Arnold AFB, Tenn. retreated from a strategy At the recent AEDC of the Air Force succeed Motor test cell J6 to un- and are valued.” 37389-1236. Editorial content implemented during the derstand Ground Based Only in this way can all is edited and prepared by NAS. strategic offsite, Col. Jef- or fail. It is where lethal- Deadline for copy is Wednes- late 1990s of placing sys- frey Geraghty stated his ity and readiness are gen- Strategic Deterrent mis- of AEDC take ownership day at close of business one tem performance respon- intent to apply wing- and erated, aligned and sus- sile performance. Space of the mission, produce week before publication. sibility completely on the squadron-level power to tained.” warfighting in a contested squadron- and wing-level This commercial enterprise original equipment man- Squadron-level power environment requires the power, and fulfill Arnold’s newspaper is an allowable the problems outlined by NAS contractor publication ufacturers. This forced the NDS and test mis- means aligning the re- Space Threat Assessment vision of a U.S. Air Force for personnel at Arnold AFB. government program of- sions assigned to us by sponsibility, authority, Testbed to combine en- “Second to None.” The content of High Mach does not necessarily reflect the views of the Air Force, Arnold AFB, AEDC or NAS. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute Tunnel 9 called to arms once again endorsement of the products or services advertised by the Department of Defense, the By Dan Marren time and one that was called on to provide the Defense Strategy, it is hypersonic offensive and Department of the Air Force, Director, AEDC Tunnel 9 unfathomable to lose. right capability to design clear that we are once defensive weapons to be Arnold AFB, AEDC, NAS or Lakeway Publishers, Inc. 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That is portant physics of flight veloped sophisticated specifically the Hyperve- On a personal note, as only when you have the at Mach 10-20 and do so capabilities and deliv- locity Wind Tunnel 9 is I arrive at over three de- wrong idea about who is in a productive environ- ered acquisition quality being asked to lean for- cades of civilian service Core Values the foe. ment that fit the speed of data to design, develop ward and respond. Over in the Defense Depart- • Integrity first Tunnel 9, was built acquisition. We helped and field this new class the past five years, Tun- ment, I am personally • Service before self during the last “great perfect strategic reen- of interceptor weapons. nel 9 has made the right contemplating how my • Excellence in all power” competition. try for both the U.S. Air We built a new wind alliances with our tech- specific skills and tal- we do The National Defense Force and the U.S. Navy tunnel, equipped it with nical and strategic al- ents can be leveraged to Strategy that was preva- and built systems that the latest instruments lies, built a new Mach 18 improve our chances of lent when I started my were second to none. and diagnostics and ex- test capability, improved success in the years to career in 1984, depicted Since superiority and ecuted sophisticated ex- diagnostics and instru- come even if that sup- the U.S. in a great pow- competitions are not periments obtaining the ments and begun to train port takes me away from Vision er competition with the stagnant, these powerful acquisition quality infor- the workforce for a new the world’s best engi- USSR. The space race systems and the technol- mation to make this sys- paradigm of technology. neering complex and a “NAS delivers the best and resultant “cold war” ogies that enable them tem work. This will ready us for a team I have grown to re- aerospace testing of nuclear deterrence spread to other foes. Today, after review- new challenge – building spect greatly…Second to capabilities today and in was the mission at the Tunnel 9 was once again ing the 2018 National and fielding advanced None! the future.” Values • Ethics. We are uncompromising in our Action Line integrity, honesty, and fairness. Smoking Policy • Safety & Health. We are relentless in Team AEDC, keeping people safe from harm, and 1. The following revised Arnold AFB smoking policy is effective immediately and applies to all individuals on I believe in free and open communications we provide a safe and healthy work Arnold AFB. with our Team AEDC employees, and that’s why environment. we have the Action Line available. People can • Security. We are disciplined and vigilant 2. Traditional Tobacco products (e.g. cigars and cigarettes): in protecting sensitive AEDC information a. Smoking is permitted solely in Designated Tobacco Areas (DTAs) identified by designated signage. If no use the Action Line to clear up rumors, ask ques- and ensuring system integrity to support signage exists, smoking is not permitted in that area. It is the responsibility of all smokers to keep DTAs tions, suggest ideas on improvements, enter national security and our customers. clean of cigarette butts. complaints or get other issues off their chests. • Excellence. We thrive on challenge, b. Tobacco use on the Arnold AFB Golf Course is permitted, but discouraged based on the health hazards The Action Line has been expanded to in- accomplishment, and mission success. • Quality. We are passionate about doing of tobacco use and secondhand smoke. No smoking is permitted within 50 feet of golf course buildings clude an option for your ideas, comments, or our work right the first time. except in the approved DTA. suggestions on the AcqDemo personnel sys- • People. We have a mission-focused, c. Smoking in government-owned/leased vehicles is strictly prohibited. Personnel are allowed to smoke in their tem. Simply call the normal x6000 commander’s inclusive workforce who have a diverse personal vehicles at any time; however, at no time will personnel discard cigarette butts outside their vehicle. action line. You will then be prompted to select skill set, are committed to success, option 1 for the Commander’s Action Line or Op- demonstrate innovation and have a can d. For government employees, the fact that a person smokes has no bearing on the number of breaks they do attitude. may take. Breaks should be taken in accordance with the current supervisory and personnel policies that tion 2 for the AcqDemo line. They can access the • Culture. Our team is proud of our diver- afford all employees the same break opportunities consistent with good work practices and accomplish- Action Line via the AEDC intranet home page sity, inclusiveness, and collaborative work ment of the mission. and by calling 454-6000. environment. We are proud of what we do Although the Action Line is always available, and how we do it. 3. Smokeless Tobacco products (e.g. snuff and dip): • Relationships. We build positive, long- Smokeless tobacco products are not to be restricted to DTAs. Smokeless tobacco use will be permitted in all the best and fastest way to get things resolved term business relationships through trust, workplace areas (inside and out) subject to reasonable safety and sanitary conditions. Specifically, containers is by using your chain of command or by con- respect, and collaboration. of tobacco waste product, including sealed containers, must not be left unattended or disposed of in trash tacting the organization directly involved. I en- • Innovation. We overcome challenges courage everyone to go that route first, then if through creativity, perseverance, technol- receptacles. Users of smokeless tobacco must flush tobacco waste down the toilet. ogy, and flexibility. We actively seek to 4. Electronic Cigarettes (also known as “e-cigs”): the situation isn’t made right, give us a chance. continually improve. Pursuant to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-102, Tobacco Free Living, e-cigs are considered to be equivalent to • Sustainability. We plan and act for the tobacco products; however, e-cigs are not restricted to DTAs and are allowed to be used outdoors at a minimum Col. Jeffrey Geraghty long term benefit of our communities and distance of 25 feet from building entry/egress points. (This policy is dated July 27, 2016) AEDC Commander our environment. December 2, 2019 • 3 AEDC teams improve design engineering capability

By Jill Pickett converge on a design solu- ers. The ability to display ad- AEDC Public Affairs tion more promptly.” ditional AutoDesk tool bars A fellow drafter, design- is particularly helpful for the Arnold Engineering De- er and CAD operator, Allie efficiency of the CAD- op velopment Complex is in Snider, agreed. erators. high demand for testing. “After receiving a new He also noted the larger In order to help meet that computer and monitors, it displays allow larger por- demand, AEDC Test Op- was very clear how much tions of spreadsheets, draw- erations and Sustainment, of an improvement it would ings and models to be re- or TOS, contractor, Na- make on my daily produc- viewed. tional Aerospace Solutions, tivity,” Snider said. “The “The new computers LLC, expanded its design new workstation can handle have made a vast improve- engineering staff in 2019 to a significant higher load ment to the efficiency of support capital projects, test put on it from the various working with 2D and 3D ca- programs and the overall programs we use in design. pable software,” said Emilee AEDC mission. But without Previously, the computer Lopez, a NAS drafter, de- the proper tools for the job, would freeze often and slow signer and CAD operator. new team members would me down; this is not an issue “The AutoDesk software be left spinning their wheels. with the new workstation.” freezes and crashes much With all graphic work- An initiative by the NAS less often, allowing us to stations in use and new team leadership team, Brown Bag get our work done more ef- members coming through Lunches, provided the op- ficiently.” the gates, 21 new high-end portunity for such an issue The higher resolution of graphic workstations were to be raised with the high- the monitors is also benefi- purchased, according to est level of NAS leadership cial. George Fry, a NAS Engi- – the general manager and “The monitors provide neering functional manager. deputy general manager. superior detection of differ- The Base Communications The meetings provide em- ences in graphical analysis and Information Technology ployees at various points in results and improve the in- Services, or BCITS, contrac- their careers an opportunity terface with the 3D facil- tor, OBXTek prepared and to discuss suggestions and ity and component models,” installed the computers as concerns with management. Fry said. they were purchased. Design engineers identified These benefits came with Alex Baggett, a computer network technician with the Arnold Engineering De- Analysis and computer- an opportunity to improve a minimal cost increase over velopment Complex Base Communications and Information Technology Ser- aided design software used the capability for executing the monitors typically pro- vices contractor, OBXTek, installs a new monitor, left, for a Test Operations and by design engineers places a their tasks and improving vided. Sustainment contract design engineer Nov. 14, at Arnold Air Force Base. The heavy burden on computing their work environment with “The NAS Design En- new monitor is larger with a higher resolution, which directly improves work ability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jill Pickett) power. The new machines new, larger, higher resolu- gineering Group is dedi- include upgrades in RAM tion monitors. NAS General cated to the AEDC mission, are critical for our employ- are the high-end worksta- computers and monitors that and graphics cards. Manager Dr. Rich Tighe, and each of our employees ees to provide solutions in a tions and up-to-date moni- are being provided to Design “The computer upgrade and NAS Mission Execu- are integral to the success- better and timelier manner. tors that are being purchased Engineering reduces eye has increased my efficiency tion Director Jeff Henderson ful design of systems and “As technology and and installed. strain and helps employees in performing analysis,” said arranged the funding to sup- structures to help the gov- the needs of our customers “Most of the models that in meeting current require- Troy Wetherholt, a NAS en- port the monitor purchases. ernment complete plans change and evolve, Design are produced cannot be comments and furthering the gineer. “Getting results back Fry said that design en- and programs,” said Sabrina Engineering requires up- pleted on a standard desktop AEDC mission.” quickly from a simulation gineer team members can Williams, NAS Design En- dated tools in order to meet type of machine due to the BCITS is expected to fin- allows me to stay focused spend more than 75 percent gineering group manager. requirements and commit- complexity and speed re- ish installation of the moni- on the problem at hand and of their time at their comput- “Computers and monitors ments. Some of these tools quired to run them. The new tors by the end of the year. Family and friends of AEDC Flight CTF visit Arnold By AEDC Flight Combined Test Force able to see how the systems under test are instrumented and installed in the test During an open house on Nov. 2, section before being moved to 16S or 16- friends and families of Arnold Air Force foot Transonic Wind Tunnel for evalua- Base were granted an opportunity to get tion. an inside look at the AEDC Flight Sys- The 16S tunnel is used to test large tems Combined Test Force. models from Mach 1.5-4.75. The tunnel Approximately 120 people took part is currently being modernized to support in the open house, during which attend- the test and evaluation of essential weap- ees were led on guided tours around the on systems for the warfighter. facilities making up the CTF, including In VKF, the tours observed the hyper- the Propulsion Wind Tunnel (PWT) and sonic wind tunnels that are required for the von Kármán Gas Dynamics Facility the development of our next generation (VKF). of high speed weapons. These three areas Lt. Col. John McShane, who assumed gave CTF friends and family members a directorship of the Flight Systems CTF in glimpse of the broad capabilities of the July, wanted to showcase the mission and CTF and AEDC. capabilities of the CTF and thank family “I received a lot of positive feed- members for their contribution to nation- back,” said McShane. “Many people ex- al defense. pressed how excited they were to finally In his opening remarks to the crowd see where their family member worked. gathered to get a look at the facilities, They were impressed by the vast size McShane stated that the test and evalua- of the test facilities and the CTF team’s Mike Mills, Arnold Engineering Development Complex Fellow and wind tunnel tion conducted by the CTF is used to as- ability to operate them around the clock. subject matter expert, speaks to the friends and family of Propulsion Wind Tun- sess the performance of critical weapon I owe the event’s success to the folks who nel team members at Arnold Air Force Base Nov. 2 during the Flight Combined Test Force Open House. Mills provided information on how the PWT facility systems for the country and that the most volunteered to make this all come togeth- operates and answered several questions. (U.S. Air Force photo) important elements of the CTF are not er. We have a great team.” the facilities, but the people who enable The Flight Systems CTF at AEDC of- currently operates five active wind tunnels and airframe integration, exhaust jet effects their success. fers aerodynamic ground-test capabilities at Arnold AFB within PWT and VKF. Fa- and reaction control systems, code valida- Three tour groups were led by Mike from very low subsonic speeds through cility operators are working to bring back tion, proof-of-concept, large- and full-scale Mills, Nathan Payne, and Capt. Johna- Mach number 10 in various wind tunnels. the 16S wind tunnel in early 2020. component research and development, sys- than Gutierrez. Each group visited the These tunnels provide essential test and AEDC wind tunnels are used for re- tem integration, acoustics, thermal protec- Model Installation Building, 16-foot Su- analysis services in support of the Depart- search, development, testing and evaluation system evaluation, hypersonic flow personic Wind Tunnel and VKF. In the ment of Defense, national, U.S. industry tion in areas including vehicle aerodynamic physics, space launch vehicles, operational MIB, friends and family members were and international space programs. AEDC performance, weapons integration, inlet propulsion systems and captive flight.

Aeropropulsion CTF hosts Family Day Aeropropulsion Combined Test Force team members and their families social- ize during a cookout Oct. 5 at Arnold Lakeside Center as part of a Family Day. The Family Day event provided an opportunity for everyone to get to know one another and gave families some in- sight about the work being done at Ar- nold Air Force Base. In addition to lunch at the ALC, Aeropropulsion CTF team members and their families received a tour of some of the facilities on base. (Courtesy photo) 4 • December 2, 2019

F100 from page 1 The history of the duced the -220. Also F100 at Arnold began in tested on the -220 was the the late 1960s when the variable-pitch nozzle in- complex began support- corporated into the F-15 ing the F-15 program. Short Takeoff and Land- AEDC was instrumental ing demonstrator fighter. in the development of The Aeropropulsion the F-15, as Arnold test Systems Test Facility, cells and wind tunnels also known as C-Plant, were used to evaluate was dedicated at Arnold engine and airframe per- Air Force Base in early formance. Data collected October 1984. The month during these tests was prior, AEDC received an used to assist in the op- operational F100 engine, timization of the aircraft. loaned to the Complex by Two companies – Pratt the Aeronautical Systems & Whitney and General Division out of Wright- Electric – were com- Patterson Air Force peting for an Air Force Base, Ohio. The engine contract to build the en- was used to verify ASTF gine for the F-15. Us- could safely conduct testing engine test facilities ing. at Arnold, the Air Force The first successful was able to evaluate the test run for ASTF oc- systems side-by-side in curred in January 1985. identical conditions. For this run, an engine In 1970, the year after simulator matched to the An F100-PW-229 Engine Enhancement Package engine undergoes RAM testing in the SL-3 Test Cell dur- these efforts began, the size of engines in the DC- ing an Accelerated Mission Test. This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first test of the F100 at Ar- Air Force awarded the 10 and 747 commercial nold Air Force Base. Arnold has continued to support the F100 since that first test.(U.S. Air Force photo) F-15 power plant contract airliners was placed in ASTF and the first in a to Pratt & Whitney for the the ASTF C-2 test cell. series of F100 engine company’s F100-PW-100 However, it wouldn’t be tests to validate engine engine. The first opera- long after this that the operation and continue tion at Arnold involving F100 made its return to shakedown of the facility. the Pratt & Whitney F100 ASTF. Soon after this, the en- occurred Dec. 18, 1969, In April 1985, a suc- gine was tested from idle in the T-4 engine test cell. cessful checkout test was to maximum augmented From that point, AEDC performed in the ASTF power in the ASTF C-1 logged more than 23,000 C-1 test cell using the test cell. During this test, hours testing the F100 F100 turbofan engine. the F100 was operated at engine, which equates to The engine ran in the a simulated flight condi- more than two-and-a-half test cell for more than an tion of 30,000 feet alti- years. hour at a simulated flight tude and 0.9 Mach num- By 1973, AEDC test- condition of 16,000 feet ber. The F100 was tested ing had figured into all altitude and 0.8 Mach at maximum augmented phases of the develop- number. The engine was power to demonstrate af- ment cycle of the F100. operated at power levels terburner operations. Air Force Systems from idle to afterburner Several engine throttle Command delivered the ignition. While the test transients were subse- first F-15 to Tactical Air required only one of the quently obtained at sea- Command on Nov. 14, facility’s six air supply level-static conditions, The Pratt & Whitney F100 engine, the power plant for the F-15 Eagle and F-16 1974. The F100-PW-100 compressor and just one culminating in a success- Fighting Falcon, undergoes sea level testing in the J-2 Test Cell at Arnold Engi- neering Development Complex in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo) engine was the initial en- of its 12 exhaust com- ful engine throttle “snap” gine installed in the F-15. pressors, it demonstrated from idle to intermedi- tems were successfully that April. Some of the sea level AMTs and 988 The F100-PW-200 engine the successful integration ate power. During this demonstrated. An ad- test periods lasted up to RAM AMT cycles in the was the initial engine in- of the facility equipment 5.3-hour test, integrated ditional engine test was 22 hours, during which center’s Sea Level Test stalled in the F-16, which required to operate an en- operation of the facility conducted at maximum more than 900 engine pa- Cells SL-2 and SL-3 con- was deployed in the late gine. air supply compressors, augmented power at sea- rameters were recorded. cluded. Around two years 1970s. Over time, im- This marked the first coolers, exhaust com- level-static conditions to The engine was subject- later, the F100-PW-229 provements to the -200 test involving an actual pressors, process controls verify engine trim. This ed to simulated altitudes was brought back to SL-3 series of the engine pro- engine in the then-new and engine support sys- test completed the first of up to 50,000 feet and for testing to validate the phase of engine tests with speeds exceeding Mach durability and integrity of manual facility control. 2. the engine hardware. A more extensive se- By 1992, 5,000 Total The P&W F100-220 ries of tests began later Accumulated Cycles, or underwent sea-level in 1985 to validate ASTF TACs, which are units RAM testing in the SL-2 operation with the Auto- of measurement for ma- cell in 2003. Prior to this, matic Test Control Sys- jor rotating engine com- the engine completed tem, used to control and ponents tracked during testing in the J-2 Test Cell monitor facility equip- an engine’s operational to support the Component ment to provide simu- life, were completed on Improvement Program. lated flight conditions in the engine to substanti- Among the testing that the test cell, and the Test ate the latest modification occurred during the 2000s Instrumentation System, of its fourth stage turbine involving the F100 was, which records test data blades. In 1996, the F100 at that time, the longest- and calculates engine Super Pacer engine un- running jet engine test at performance. The first derwent RAM acceler- AEDC. This testing on F100 engine test using ated mission testing to the F100-PW-229 Engine 50 of the 500 TIS data determine how the F100 Enhancement Package channels was successful- would age. began in SL-3 on Oct. 19, ly conducted in ASTF in Accelerated mission 2009, and concluded on July 1985. That Septem- testing, or AMT, is used Sept. 21, 2010. The AMT ber, an F100 test using by engine manufacturers subjected the engine to the TIS and ATCS was to rapidly age an engine. 6,000 TACs to simulate also completed success- Using this method of test- the operational stresses it fully, signaling ASTF for ing, the manufacturer can would experience in flight Initial Operating Capabil- accumulate several years between depot overhaul ity. of normal life in a very visits. The F100-PW-229 The following year, short amount of time, al- engines were typically the ASTF C-2 test cell lowing the manufacturer rated at 4,300 TACs. was used to test an F100 to identify and work to This test, conducted fitted with a thrust-vector- correct issues before with the goal of extend- ing and reversing exhaust they would occur in nor- ing the operational life of nozzle, which was de- mal use. RAM AMT is a the engine while reduc- signed to deflect exhaust variation of AMT devel- ing maintenance time and and reverse thrust both in oped by the Air Force to cost, involved more than flight and on the ground. provide additional stress 2,000 test hours. The pro- This would significantly on the engine. The term gram consumed nearly 3 increase aircraft flight “RAM” refers to the use million gallons of fuel. maneuverability and re- of test facility compres- During 2011, altitude duce landing distances sors to increase the en- testing was conducted under both normal and gine inlet pressure and on the F100 as part of icy conditions. temperature to more a Continuous Improve- In the first half of closely simulate actual ment Program project, in 1988, Pratt & Whitney’s flight conditions. which new parts installed F100-PW-229 Increased The F100 has also in the engine were evalu- Performance Engine, an been subjected to plen- ated. evolved version of the ty of testing at Arnold Another long-running standard F100 engine, during the new millen- test involving the F100 completed Initial Flight nium. In 2001, testing kicked off in early 2013. Release testing at AEDC. in test cell T-1 validated A 15-month AMT of the More than 170 hours of improvements to the F100-PW-220 began in simulated altitude test- P&W F100-220 engine the SL-3 in January of ing were conducted in the in preparation for flight that year and ran until Engine Test Facility over testing. That August, a the spring of 2014. This a nine-week period to 12-month test program in test helped extend the life clear the engine for flight which an F-100-PW-229 of F100-PW-220 by two testing in an F-15 aircraft engine performed 3,503 years – from 8 years to 10. December 2, 2019 • 5

TROT from page 1 ing runners and walkers to runners with a time of 17 gather for some relaxation, minutes 33 seconds. a cold drink and fellow- While this marked Ger- ship at the conclusion of the aghty’s first AEDC Turkey race. Trot, he said he understands Gutierrez said he feels why it has become a much- the changes helped bring anticipated event. a fresh feel to the Turkey “It was fun,” he said. Trot. “There were lots of fast “The cool thing was runners out there today, and this year a few more people it was fun having company brought their families and on the trail, including fam- kids, rather than last year ily members.” AEDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, left, and it was all participants from Capt. Elizabeth Sewell, Paul Wright battle for the lead during the 34th an- what I remember,” Gutier- who arrived at Arnold nual AEDC Turkey Trot, Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lake- rez said. around four months ago, side Center, Arnold Air Force Base. Geraghty was The first AEDC Turkey finished first among female the first male runner to cross the finish line, with a Trot was held in 1985 and runners with a time of 22 time of 17 minutes 33 seconds. He unseated Wright, quickly became an annual minutes 24 seconds. who finished first in both the 2017 and 2018 AEDC Turkey Trot races. tradition at Arnold. It is As is tradition, Geraghty viewed as a way to bring and Sewell each took home civilian contractors, gov- a frozen turkey for their ernment employees and wins. Each was also given a military members across small plush turkey to serve Arnold together for a little as a reminder of victory. pre-Thanksgiving fun. “It feels good,” Sewell Historically, the AEDC said of her first-place finish. Turkey Trot has benefitted “You put in a lot of work all area families in need, and year just to stay in shape be- A group of runners led by Clare Cunningham near this year’s event was no cause it’s part of our job, so the end of the first lap of the 34th annual AEDC Tur- different. Participants were when you can come home key Trot, Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lakeside Center, Ar- asked to bring a non-perish- with the turkey, it helps nold Air Force Base. This year’s event was attended able food item for donation. keep that motivation going by more than three dozen runners and walkers. The food collected was do- for next year’s Turkey Trot (U.S. Air Force photos by Bradley Hicks) nated to the Good Samari- and future races and then PT family participation. said. “Whether they admit tan foodbank in Tullahoma. (physical training) tests.” Gutierrez added that it it or not, I think they look Capt. Elizabeth Sewell accepts a plush turkey A pair of newcomers to Although he said he is important to carry on the forward to it. Plus, Turkey which, along with the frozen turkey she is holding, Arnold conquered the new would once again like to see tradition at Arnold, as the Trots are one of the big- was her prize for being the first female runner to course to take the top spot the event held at the ALC, holiday wouldn’t feel the gest races ran in America, finish the 34th annual AEDC Turkey Trot, Nov. 15 at the Arnold Lakeside Center, Arnold Air Force Base. same for some without the so it’s a fun tradition to in their respective divi- Gutierrez hinted that further Sewell finished the approximately 3-mile race with sions. AEDC Commander changes could be in store for AEDC Turkey Trot. have. And the fact that we a time of 22 minutes 24 seconds. Also pictured is Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, who next year’s AEDC Turkey “It’s a fun thing that can pull people together Capt. Johnathan Gutierrez with the Arnold AFB arrived at Arnold in June, Trot. He said he is working people have come to look around the holidays is al- Company Grade Officers Council, which once again placed first among male on ideas to encourage more forward to,” Gutierrez ways cool.” organized the event. Some safety tips to keep in mind this holiday season

By AEDC Safety them from wind damage. other greenery. Without direct eye contact, encourage guests to leave Use no more than three • Don't place lighted candles you can't be sure. Be extra their cars at home and take During the holidays, safety standard-size sets of lights per in windows. careful at night. public transportation, cabs, can be the key to a fun and single extension cord. • Drive no faster than 5 to 10 or walk. Have cash and enjoyable season. Turn off all lights on trees and Fireplace Safety miles an hour in parking phone numbers ready for taxi The following are a few other decorations when you go areas, even if they are companies. safety tips to remember while Before lighting any fire, to bed or leave the house. Lights relatively empty. Use your • When your guests arrive by decorating and spending time remove all greens, boughs, could short and cause a fire. turn signals. car, collect their car keys. family and friends. Never use electric lights on papers, and other decorations from the fireplace area. Check to • Try to park in well-lighted That way, when they are a metallic tree. The tree can ready to leave, you can Christmas Trees become charged with electricity see that the flue is open. Before areas as close to the front closing the flue, be sure that the door of the store as possible. give them a second opinion Many artificial trees are fire from faulty lights, and any fire is out completely. on whether they are sober resistant. If you buy one, look person touching a branch could • Avoid shopping alone. Use care with "fire salts" enough to drive home by for a statement specifying this be electrocuted. To avoid this which produce colored flames • If you are worried about themselves. protection. danger, use colored spotlights when thrown on wood fires. They walking to your car alone, • Serving food with drinks If you have a real free, be above or beside a metallic tree, contain heavy metals which can ask a security guard or a store and providing non-alcoholic sure to keep it from drying. A never fastened onto it. cause intense gastrointestinal employee to accompany you. beverages will help people fresh tree will stay green longer Keep "bubbling" lights away irritation or vomiting if eaten. stay sober as well. and be less of a fire hazard than a from children. These lights with • Have your keys in your hand Have your chimney inspected dry tree. To check for freshness, their bright colors and bubbling before you exit the store. • Stop serving alcohol at least at least once a year and cleaned if remember: movement can tempt curious one hour before the party necessary. Creosote, a chemical • Body language is important. children to break candle-shaped is over. Make sure coffee, substance that forms when wood Look confident and aware lights. The resulting broken alcohol-free drinks and food • A fresh tree is green. Fresh burns, builds up in chimneys of your surroundings, as glass is dangerously sharp and are constantly available. needles are hard to pull from and can cause a chimney fire if opposed to preoccupied allows the escape of the liquid Only time allows the body branches. not properly cleaned. with your head down and which contains a hazardous to consume and rid itself of Always use a fire screen and overloaded with packages. • When bent between your chemical. alcohol. fingers, fresh needles do not only burn material appropriate • Glance under the car when • Plan to deal with any guest break. The trunk butt of a Candle Safety for fireplaces. Avoid burning you are approaching it. who drinks too much. Before fresh tree is sticky with resin. trash or paper which can float up Check the back seat before The National Fire Protection the party gets going, ask A shower of falling needles the chimney and onto the roof or you enter. Association (NFPA) found yard. someone reliable to help you shows that the tree is too dry. • Lock the doors immediately residential fires sparked by Install at least one carbon keep things under control. • Place trees away from candles are twice as likely to once you are inside. monoxide detector and a smoke • Mix and serve drinks fireplaces, radiators, and occur in December as any other detector in your home. • Be particularly aware of your yourself or designate a other heat sources. month in the year. Deposit ashes in a metal surroundings while using an According to the NFPA, bartender instead of having • Keep the stand filled with container. Remove from ATM. candle fires account for 2.4 an open bar. Avoid serving water while the tree is the home because they may • If you are accosted by a doubles and keep shot percent of all fires and result indoors. rekindle. robber, scream. glasses, jiggers or self- in 6 percent of total injuries measuring one-ounce bottle • Place the tree out of the way from fires and 3 percent of all • On icy surfaces, wear shoes Shopping Safety and Parking spouts handy to measure of traffic and do not block fatalities from fires. with good traction and look Lots drinks. Guests are less likely doorways. Other safety reminders for where you're going. The mere act of parking your to over-drink when standard • Keep a fire extinguisher candles include: car in a busy shopping mall Holiday Party Time measures are used. handy in the tree area. • Never leave burning candles parking lot can be a high-risk • If you serve an alcoholic • Remove the tree promptly if unattended and they should adventure. As a host of a party, you can punch, use a non-carbonated it becomes dry. be placed well away from To protect yourself: be held legally responsible for base such as fruit juice. curtains, bedding and other injuries or damages that occur • Go slow. Drive defensively as a result of the alcohol you The body absorbs alcohol Decorative Lights flammable materials. and be patient. have served, even after your faster when mixed with Inside or outside, use only • Keep candles away from • Watch for illuminated guests leave. carbonation. lights that have been tested table decorations, trees and You can reduce the risk to taillights to spot cars pulling • Always serve food along for safety. Identify these by other greenery. yourself and your guests by out. with alcohol. It is always the label from an independent attempting to keep the drinking • Don't place lighted candles • Improper backing ranks as better to eat while drinking testing laboratory. to a moderate level. in windows. the top cause of parking lot than to drink on an empty Check each set of lights, new Here are additional things to mishaps. stomach. High protein and or old, for broken or cracked • Never leave burning candles remember when hosting a party: sockets, frayed or bare wires, unattended. • Allow sufficient space when high carbohydrate foods • Find out how guests will be or loose connections. Discard you pull into the spot. like cheese, meats, veggies, damaged sets or repair them • Place candles well away going home from your party. breads and light dips are before using. from curtains, bedding and • Be prepared to yield the right Be prepared to take away car especially good. They taste Fasten outdoor lights other flammable materials. of way. keys. great and do not make guests securely to trees, house walls, • Keep candles away from • Always assume the • Promote the use of as thirsty as salty, sweet or or other firm supports to protect table decorations, trees and pedestrian does not see you. designated drivers and greasy foods do. 6 • December 2, 2019

PROGRAM from page 1 “So, AEDCers, we need your ideas. Over the past several months, there have been several opportunities to identify problems with processes, organizations, facilities and more. The best solutions will come from those who work through the issues every day. Help us help you. We are looking for your ideas to improve your daily work. As we are a single AEDC team, both participation and our ideas should reflect the needs of everyone.” Those who suggest the selected solution concepts will be part of the team implementing the solutions. When developing ideas, some questions to think about are: • How would you change processes which are slowing you down? • How could you improve efficiency and reduce cost in your daily work? • What obstacles do you face each day that hinder your effectiveness and efficiency? • How would you accomplish your work a better way? To participate in this campaign, go to https://usaf.ideascalegov.com. Anyone who doesn’t already have an Air Force Portal user profile will need to create one before logging onto the site. Once logged in at the website listed above, find the AEDC challenge link. After reading the challenge details, site users can submit new ideas, and comment and vote on other ideas. If submitting an idea, make sure that AEDC is selected in the campaign field. The AEDC Spark Cell will be re- viewing the submissions at the end of the challenge. “We are ready to tackle the issues hindering your daily work, but we can’t do it without your help,” Parker said. “Father of the Air Force’s” grandson visits Air University

By Senior Airman Alexa LeMay Center education technology is here,” said Culbert innovative analyst. “One Robert Arnold. “That Air University Public is to have access direct- was one thing I was look- Affairs ly to the resources and ing to find out: what kind be inspired by the his- of technological initia- MAXWELL AIR tory and story of how the tives were going on in the FORCE BASE, Ala. – Air Force was created… research here at Air Uni- The name Gen. Henry Today, the modern Air versity? My interest in “Hap” Arnold has be- Force faces enormous having the collection ma- come synonymous with challenges from around terial here is that it could the birth of airpower, so the world and we want be used by a wider audi- much so that he is often our Airmen to understand ence and, in a modern referred to as the “father that we come from a heri- world, that means digital of the Air Force.” Gen. tage of facing such chal- technology, online tech- Arnold’s grandson, Rob- lenges and to understand nology and a searchable ert Arnold, visited Air the personality and en- database. I was excited to University in search of croaches that people like find that there were many finding a final home for Gen. Arnold had in order initiatives running here his grandfather’s memo- to make the impossible, that would make that rabilia Nov. 13 at Max- possible.” possible.” well Air Force Base, Ala. If Robert Arnold de- Stricker explained Memorabilia items cides to pass on his grand- that the next steps mov- the Arnold family are father’s belongings to Air ing forward would be considering donating University, Dr. Stricker to send a team from AU include documents, 16 said one of the first goals to the Arnold home to millimeter films, maps will be to digitalize the catalog the items and de- and other artifacts dat- collection so that it can cide the safest method of ing back to WWII, all of be more easily accessed transportation of the col- which would be a part of by students, faculty and lection. a larger, special named other researchers of air “I’m excited that his collection, housed at the power to achieve a bet- legacy is of interest to the Muir S. Fairchild Re- ter understanding of the U.S. Air Force and to our search Information Cen- Air Force pioneer; this is contemporary world, be- ter here. a feature of the research cause I believe that many Robert Arnold, the grandson of Air Force pioneer Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold, center that Robert Arnold of the issues that he dealt “There’s a number of listens as Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center faculty members de- ways in which (students) said he particularly ad- with…and overcame are tail the history of Air University and their efforts to preserve that history Nov. could benefit from (the mired. eternal issues for the Air 13 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Robert Arnold visited the AU in search of an collection),” said Dr. An- “I’m impressed with Force,” said Robert Ar- organization to donate his grandfather’s memorabilia. (U.S. Air Force photo by drew Stricker, Curtis E. how up to date the use of nold. Cassandra Cornwell) December 2, 2019 • 7 8 • December 2, 2019 Empower, encourage, embrace: Inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires growth, diversity

By Marisa Alia- women who serve, both Novobilski military and civilian, need Air Force Materiel to hear about. They need a Command Public Affairs forum to voice their concerns without fear of re- WRIGHT-PAT- prisal,” said Glover. “Our TERSON AIR FORCE goal was to bring men BASE, Ohio – The Air and women together to Force Materiel Com- review the concerns and mand hosted the inaugu- learn how to work better ral Women’s Leadership together to create a more Symposium Nov. 13-14, cohesive, ready force.” with the theme of “Em- Lt. Gen. Jacqueline power, Encourage, and Van Ovost, Director of Embrace,” to focus on Staff, Headquarters Air women leadership and di- Force, discussed several versity in the workplace. Air Force initiatives fo- The two-day event cused on talent manage- drew more than 250 at- ment and development tendees from across the during a keynote address command, with keynote on day one of the event. speakers, issue-focused She also spoke of chal- panels and collaborative lenges many women face networking discussions as they move in greater designed to empower numbers into leadership women to help foster positions across the force workplace environments and the need for all to be that embrace diversity “courageous and confi- and promote leadership dent” in who they are as Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander, provides opening remarks during growth throughout the or- they inspire future genera- the inaugural Air Force Materiel Command Women's Leadership Symposium, Nov. 13. The two-day event ganization. tions to serve as military drew more than 250 attendees from across the command, with keynote speakers, issue-focused panels and collaborative networking discussions designed to empower women to help foster workplace envi- “We are the most di- and civilian Airmen. ronments that embrace diversity and promote leadership growth throughout the organization. (Courtesy verse command in the “We all face similar photo) United States Air Force, struggles and challenges, and the make-up of fe- and we need to reach out The importance of con- males in the military is and support each other. tinuous learning was also much higher now than We should be open about stressed by James during when I entered in 1984,” the experiences that we her presentation. said AFMC Commander, have had and build on our “Learn, evolve and re- Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, networks,” she said. “We invent. Don’t rest on your Jr., during opening re- must embrace who we are competency laurels for too marks Nov. 13. “We need and encourage each other long. You need to keep on to make sure we give you to reach our goals.” learning,” she said. opportunities to grow and Former Air Force Sec- In addition to the fea- develop, and we need to retary Deborah Lee James tured speakers throughout foster an environment talked about the impor- the two-day event, par- where you can thrive in tance of taking ownership ticipants had opportuni- the workplace each and of one’s own life and ca- ties to interact with one every day.” reer and embracing chal- another, senior AFMC and While the Air Force is lenges and setbacks as Air Force leaders. Partici- working diligently to ad- opportunities for growth pants also collaborated in dress a number of initia- during her speech on Nov. breakout sessions with tives focused on the needs 14. She also spoke about topics ranging from work/ of female warfighters, to the importance of people, life balance to emotional include uniform fit, child- networks and mentors for intelligence, team devel- Maj. Kelly Nagy and her spouse, Ross Nagy participate in a spouse forum dur- care, maternity issues and helping guide a person on opment, the art of self-pro- ing the inaugural Air Force Materiel Command Women's Leadership Sympo- more, there is still a need their journey. motion and more. Panels sium, Nov. 13-14. The two-day event drew more than 250 attendees from across the command, with keynote speakers, issue-focused panels and collaborative “Get a mentor, be a men- on diversity and inclusion, to address those ‘hard’ is- networking discussions designed to empower women to help foster workplace sues that often get over- tor and build and value that effective collaboration environments that embrace diversity and promote leadership growth through- looked in the workplace, network,” said James. “Put and spouse teams drove out the organization. (Courtesy photo) said Maj. Julie Glover, people first. If you don’t get discussions on common workplace environments women. It’s interesting strongly on the great par- symposium lead. the people part right, every- work/life issues and ways based in trust. to see how the world has ticipation and interaction “There are so many thing else crumbles down to break down barriers in For AFMC intern changed, making it pos- of AFMC leaders and at- important topics that our around you.” communication to create Lindsay McNeely, one of sible for so many women tendees on issues of rel- the youngest attendees at to be in leadership posi- evance for the Air Force. the event, the symposium tions,” McNeely said. “All of the diverse provided an eye-opening “It’s good to know that ideas shared can help perspective on issues that these opportunities are in shape a better future not might affect her as she front of me and there are only for women, but for grows in her civilian ca- women already in them everyone. This forum reer. who can help guide the was a great opportu- “It’s cool to work way.” nity to listen, learn, and in an organization that For Glover, the suc- shape a better tomor- champions and supports cess of the event hinged row,” she said. December 2, 2019 • 9 Air Force says CBD products not OK to use, may cause positive drug test By Secretary of the Air Force Force Instruction 90-507, “Mili- monly known as marijuana, and is uncertainty for these products,” be enough to result in a positive Public Affairs tary Drug Demand Reduction found in many products – gummy Gammons said. “We want to en- urinalysis result on a drug test. Program.” bears, teas, vapes, lotions, bath sure we arm them with the facts so Positive urinalysis results can WASHINGTON, D.C. “It’s important for both uni- salts and even pet treats. CBD they can make informed decisions place service members under (AFNS) – Cannabidiol oil, also formed and civilian Airmen to alone is non-psychotropic, which and not inadvertently jeopardize disciplinary action. Certain fed- known as CBD oil, is growing understand the risk these products means it doesn’t produce the high their military careers.” eral employees are also subject in popularity as an ingredient in pose to their careers,” said Maj. associated with other marijuana According to a 2017 study to random drug testing based on health and pet products, but is it Jason Gammons, Air Force Office components like THC. conducted by Marcel Bonn- the requirements of their posi- okay for service members and fed- of The Judge Advocate General While there have been a num- Miller, Ph.D., a study of 84 CBD tions and could be subject to dis- eral employees to use? The simple spokesperson. “Products contain- ber of claims of its wide range of products sold online, found that cipline. answer is no. ing unregulated levels of THC can health benefits, CBD products are only 31 percent of product labels Products containing THC, These products may contain cause positive drug tests, resulting still unregulated by the Food and accurately reflected the CBD even pet products, may qualify tetrahydrocannabinol and can in the same disciplinary actions as Drug Administration and may also content and 21 percent contained as possession of a controlled sub- cause Airmen to test positive dur- if members had consumed mari- contain varying levels of THC that THC, even when product labels stance. Possession of a controlled ing a urinalysis for the presence juana.” may not be advertised on the label. advertised zero THC. substance is regulated under the of marijuana, which is illegal to CBD oil is derived from the “The important point for Air- Although the levels may not Uniform Code of Military Jus- consume under federal law and Air Cannabis sativa L. plant, com- men to consider is the level of be significantly high, it can still tice, federal law and state laws. First TEDx Edwards AFB sparks innovation discussion By Grady Fontana tion journey,” said Brig. Gen. 412th Test Wing Public Affairs E. John Teichert, 412th Test Wing Commander. “Use today EDWARDS AIR FORCE to be a further spark that ignites BASE, Calif. – The 412th Test your interest and your passion Wing hosted its first-ever TEDx in making things better for us talks in the Benefield Anechoic and for the warfighter, here at Facility at Edwards Air Force the center of the aerospace test- Base, Calif., Nov. 12. ing universe.” Technology, Entertainment, Topics ranged from the Vir- and Design (TED) is a non- gin Orbit Launcher One pro- partisan nonprofit devoted to gram to innovation leadership spreading ideas, usually in the topics, but all centered on the form of short, powerful talks. theme of ‘Laying the Founda- Meanwhile, TEDx events are tion for Tomorrow’s Innova- organized independently under tion’. a free license granted by TED, The execution of hosting according to the TED website. a TEDx event was months in About 100 invited person- the making and involved a nel attended the TEDx, which full Team Edwards effort, but was staged in front of the back- the idea stems from Staff Sgt. drop of an F-16XL, one of two Michael Meyer, fighter lead versions of the F-16 Fighting crew chief, 412th Maintenance Falcon ever made with a delta Group, and is rooted in the first Col. Randy “Laz” Gordon, Lead for the Secretary of the Air Force’s AI Technology Accelerator, wing designed to test out new Eddie’s Challenge campaign of talks to guests during a presentation at the Edwards Air Force Base first-ever TEDx talks in the concepts in a military fighter the SparkED innovation team, Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards AFB, Calif., Nov. 12. Gordon shared his experiences on aircraft. formerly known as the Hustle innovation, implementation and breaking barriers while serving in the Air Force. Technology, Featured guest speakers Squad. Entertainment, and Design (TED) is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usu- were retired Air Force Lt. Col. “We wanted a way to show- ally in the form of short, powerful talks. Meanwhile, TEDx events are organized independently Kelly Latimer, pilot with Virgin case innovation in a prestigious under a free license granted by TED, according to the TED website. (Air Force photo by Richard Galactic and Virgin Orbit; re- way,” said Meyer. “I thought Gonzales) tired Army Col. Peter Newell, what better way than TEDx.” Admittedly, he was sur- spearheading the TEDx event. launch of the latest innovation CEO of BMNT, an innovation Early in the year, Meyer prised by how willing people “This was a world-class campaign called “Eddie’s Chal- consultancy; Col. Randy “Laz” applied for the permit and li- were to speak. event masterminded and led lenge 19.2” and demonstrates Gordon, Lead for the Secretary censes to conduct a TEDx and “I sent an IM (instant mes- by an amazing staff sergeant,” the culture of innovation at Ed- of the Air Force’s AI Technol- received approval in about six sage) to Peter Newell, who was Teichert said. “It is incredible wards. ogy Accelerator; and Command weeks. His next task was to the CEO of a company, to see what an individual can do when “It’s exciting that this event Chief Master Sgt. Ian Eishen, book guest speakers. if he would come down…think- trusted and unleased.” is coming off the heels of our 412th Test Wing Command “I wanted speakers that ing he would be too busy,” said The event was live-streamed kickoff of the latest innovation Chief. would educate the work- Meyer. “But, he responded with on Edwards’ intranet and simul- campaign,” said Teichert. “The “This is a world-class lineup force,” said Meyer. “Speak- ‘of course,’ which caught me by taneously streamed at the Ed- last innovation campaign ... – we have brought rock stars ers who could talk about surprise.” wards AFB Theater for viewing dwarfed the rest of the innova- here today to ignite your con- breaking barriers and how it Teichert praised Meyer’s by base employees. tion campaigns throughout the tinued interest in our innova- impacts the workforce.” dedication and hard work in This TEDx followed the Air Force.” 10 • December 2, 2019 Local PMI branch names Project Manager, Project of the Year

By Sherry Stovall and Sustainment contrac- Chattanooga PMI tor National Aerospace Southern Middle Solutions, for her work Tennessee Branch on the Improve Transonic Plant Capability Project. The Southern Middle The other nominees Tennessee Branch of the for Project Manager of Chattanooga Chapter of the Year were Jonathan the Project Management Carroll, Richard Crouch, Institute hosted the organi- Mark Duke, Joseph Hop- zation’s inaugural awards kins, James Michael banquet Nov. 14 at the Stringfield and Taylor Manchester-Coffee Coun- Swanson. ty Conference Center. The The Project of the Year gala event was held to rec- award went to Jack Daniel ognize professionals for Bottling and Shipping Ex- their outstanding work in pansion Project. The Ar- the field of project - man nold Engineering Devel- agement. opment Complex J-1 Core A Project Manager of Development Test Project the Year and Project of the was named the runner-up Year selected from nomi- Project of the Year. nees were announced at The other nominees for the event. Judging was Project of the year were based on a set of criteria Advanced Missile Sig- intended to measure how nature Center Modeling well the projects and proj- Support, AEDC Complex The Arnold Engineering Development Complex J-1 ect managers followed H2 Arc Heater NOx Emis- Core Development Test Project was named runner- the best practices and sions, Engine Test Facility up Project of the Year by the Southern Middle Ten- principles of project man- Turnaround, ICBM Cryp- nessee Branch of the Chattanooga Chapter of the agement as defined in the tography Upgrade II, and Project Management Institute. Pictured from left are Project Management Book Upgrade Overhead Bridge Charles Alan Horrocks, Anthony Pederson, Christo- pher Bowman, Ryan Allen, Richard Walker, James of Knowledge. Franklin Cranes 20-200 and 20- Michael Stringfield and Jeffrey Chandler. Not pic- County Mayor David Al- 221, Facility 780. tured, Joel Nalin. (Courtesy photo) exander, Manchester May- More than 100 people or Lonnie Norman and lo- attended the event, includ- Geraghty spoke about Coffee, Franklin, -Lin cal project manager and ing both military and civil- the importance of project coln, Moore, Grundy systems engineer Harry ian U.S. Air Force person- management, both failures and Warren. Meetings, Walker judged the entries. nel, and employees from and successes, and shared which consist of Lunch- Jeremy Morris, with Quantitech, NAS, and the humorous stories from and-Learns where speak- the Arnold Engineering Jack Daniel Distillery. some of his past projects. ers provide information Development Complex Two featured speakers Sponsors for the event on interesting topics, are Technical Management addressed the crowd. included Quantitech, conducted every other Advisory Services con- Deborah Duncan, pres- Jack Daniel Distillery, month. The branch’s next tractor Quantitech, was ident of the Chattanooga NAS and Qualis Corpo- meeting will be Jan. 28. named the Project Man- PMI Chapter shared in- ration. Those interested in learn- Jeremy Morris, left, with the Arnold Engineering ager of the Year for his formation about the Chat- The Southern Middle ing more about the SMTB Development Complex Technical Management Ad- visory Services contractor Quantitech, poses for a work on the New Engineer tanooga chapter and talk- Tennessee Branch of the PMI or are interested in photo with Gerald Burnett, TMAS Range Task Order Chattanooga PMI is the the field of project man- Training Initiative Project. ed about the benefits of Manager, after receiving the Southern Middle Ten- The runner-up award went being a member of PMI. local PMI branch that agement, may contact the nessee Branch of the Chattanooga Chapter of the to Terry Harris, with the Keynote speaker AEDC serves the six Middle branch by email at PMI_ Project Management Institute Project Manager of AEDC Test Operations Commander Col. Jeffrey Tennessee counties of [email protected]. the Year award. (Courtesy photo) December 2, 2019 • 11

Liftoff to connectivty A Falcon 9 rocket launches at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, Nov. 11. The launch, supported by the 45th Space Wing, includes upgrades to the Starlink broadband network. The Starlink network is a collection of satellites being used to provide fast, reliable internet to areas with little to no connectiv- ity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoe Thacker) Holiday season terrorism awareness

By Steven Nutt family and friends, at- Suspicious Activities particular facility or part of a dress rehearsal. • Mail bombs may 75th Air Base Wing Anti- tend large holiday events public event. This could also be bear restricted terrorism Representative or receive packages and 1. Keep an eye out for 3. Recognize tests of someone mapping out endorsements, such presents by mail, take a surveillance. For security. These are routes or determining as "Personal" or HILL AIR FORCE moment to review the example, anyone taking attempts to measure the timing of traffic "Private." This is BASE, Utah – The holi- below listed suspicious notes or monitoring reaction times to lights and flow. particularly important day season has always activities and mail in- activities on or off the security breaches or 7. Deployment of assets. when the addressee been a wondrous time dicators and keep them installation, someone to bypass physical People and supplies does not usually of year for family. Many in mind throughout the using cameras, to security measures or being positioned to receive personal mail celebrate by traveling holiday season. include cell phone procedures. commit the terrorist at the office. to share the company If you witness any cameras or video act. This is the last • Mail bombs may of loving relatives and of the below listed sus- 4. Acquiring supplies. recorders inside or This is generally the opportunity to alert display distorted friends, attend tree light- picious activities on a outside the perimeter authorities before the handwriting, or the ing ceremonies and oth- military installation, re- purchasing or theft of of the installation, near explosives, weapons, terrorist act occurs. If name and address er seasonal venues, and port them through the schools, malls, sporting it doesn't look right, may be prepared with count the many bless- Air Force Eagle Eyes ammunition, uniforms, events, or other similar decals, flight manuals, report it. homemade labels or ings bestowed upon us Program by contacting mass gathering venues. cut-and-paste lettering. as Americans. passes or badges, [email protected], Suspicious Mail Unfortunately, even 2. Beware of elicitation. the equipment to • Parcel bombs may or if in areas away from Indicators with all the wonder- the installation through This is anyone manufacture them or be unprofessionally or organization any other controlled wrapped with several ment of the holiday sea- the FBI’s hotline at Although the odds of son, terrorist groups and 1-800-CALLFBI (225- surreptitiously items. combinations of tape attempting to gain receiving dangerous mail used to secure the those who espouse their 5324). All reports, on or 5. Look for suspicious are extremely unlikely, radical ideology remain off an installation, may information by mail, persons out of place. package, and may be telephone, facsimile, or those that have been identi- endorsed "Fragile - intent on conducting at- be made 24 hours a day. People that appear out fied to date have had some tacks in order to capital- If you receive an item in person about military of place around the work Handle With Care" or operations, missions, very common character- "Rush - Do Not Delay." ize on the cultural sig- of mail that meets one, center, neighborhood, istics. The following are and personnel, or nificance attached to this or more, of the indica- or anywhere else. some characteristics that • Letter bombs may feel attempts to gain in- time of year. tors listed below imme- You know better than repeatedly show up in the rigid, or appear uneven depth information As you prepare to diately notify emergency anyone who should appearance of mail bombs/ or lopsided. travel, share time with personnel by dialing 911. about security at a be in your work areas, suspicious packages: • Package bombs may communities, and • Excessive postage. have an irregular shape, neighborhoods and soft spots or bulges. when things are out of • Return address may place or suspicious. be fictitious or non- • Mail bombs may have existent. protruding wires, 6. Dry runs. Placing aluminum foil, or oil operatives in position • The postmark may stains, and may emit a and essentially show a different peculiar odor. practicing or exercising location than the return Have a wonderful and a terrorist incident as address. safe holiday season. 12 • December 2, 2019