Main: Left to Right – Mrs. Mizell; Col. Grant Mizell, AEDC Commander; Mr. Arthur Huber, Executive Director AFTC; Dr. Lynn Sebourn; Col. Dan Pierre (Ret.)
The Arnold Community Council (ACC) recently held its annual banquet and AEDC Fellows induction ceremony. Mr. Arthur F. Huber II, Executive Director Air Force Test Center and former AEDC Commander, was the keynote speaker and presented a sobering and challenging message on the need for the United States to remain vigilant in our national defense strategies in light of the pacing threat China places on its neighbors in the region.
The AEDC Fellows Program, chaired by Gen. Mike Wiedemer (Ret.) recognizes individuals whose specific outstanding accomplishments and contributions to aerospace ground testing at AEDC disproportionately and positively affected customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and employees of AEDC; sister government organizations, industry partners; and state of the art. The AEDC Fellows Program added three new members in 2024: Dr. Alan Hale (TOS), Mr. Scott Meredeth (716th) and Mr. Gary Knox (TOS Retired). Dr. Hale and Mr. Meredeth were selected as AEDC Technical Fellows, while Mr. Knox was selected as an AEDC Lifetime Achievement Fellow. Dr. Hale was selected as result of his subject matter expertise in turbo-machinery and acoustical modeling, which has been recognized by academia, industry, and federal government agencies as advancing the aerospace state-of-the-art. Mr. Merideth was selected for his breadth and depth of knowledge used in advancing the fidelity and productivity of wind tunnel facilities around the world for diverse customers including the DoD, NASA, DOT, Korea, Germany, and American aerospace industry. Mr. Knox was selected for his work as a Senior Staff Engineer where he led the integration of systems across contractual, customer, government, industry and facility interfaces.
Outgoing ACC President Col. Dan Pierre (Ret.) highlighted the work accomplished by ACC during his one-year term. He described the impact of the successful trip to Washington, DC, to meet with our Congressional representatives and Pentagon representative. He also emphasized support for the annual Arnold AFB Veterans picnic, and recognition of outstanding First Responders.
Incoming President Dr. Lynn Sebourn emphasized the importance of the area communities strategically planning to provide the housing, education, and quality of life that the AEDC workforce requires. He stated that the ACC will continue to facilitate communication between AEDC and local, state, and federal agencies, as well as serve our active-duty members and veterans.
The ACC was established in 2000 to promote, protect, and preserve AEDC and to facilitate interaction and cooperation between AEDC and the surrounding communities. The ACC represents thirteen southern Middle Tennessee and Alabama counties. Members of the Council visit the Tennessee Congressional delegation and other key members of the U.S. Congress each year and keep open communications with members of the Tennessee Legislature and local governments. The Council sponsors awards to honor AEDC quarterly and annual military award winners. ACC also supports the annual AEDC veteran’s picnic, the AEDC children’s Christmas party, the Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee, and Wreaths Across America. The Council leadership plans to continue working to protect and support AEDC and to continue strengthening relationships with community councils at our sister bases in the test enterprise.
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