F135 returns to Arnold for testing in Sea Level facility
News January 22, 2020
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine has returned to Arnold Engineering Development Complex for another round of testing, with a fresh engine component the focus of the latest efforts. The F135, which powers the F-35 Lightning II aircraft, is currently undergoing testing in one of... Read more
Videos to showcase capabilities of AEDC organizations
News January 21, 2020
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Arnold Engineering Development Complex leaders met in October to discuss and plan to become the “AEDC We Need.” During that meeting, the mission and vision of the Complex were rewritten with a focus on the role AEDC plays in national defense and military superiority.... Read more
FDA announces results from second sunscreen absorption study
News January 21, 2020
The following quote is attributed to Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research: “Given the recognized public health benefits of sunscreen use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urges Americans to use sunscreens in conjunction with other sun protective measures (such as... Read more
2020 Engineers Week activities announced
News January 21, 2020
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers, this year’s National Engineers Week runs Feb. 16-22. As part of Engineers Week, or EWeek, many AEDC engineers and other volunteers from Arnold Air Force Base assist with local science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities during... Read more
Dear Dave, I’m trying very hard to get out of debt. I have my beginner emergency fund in place, and I’m living on a monthly budget. Is it okay to include a little wallet cash in my budget at this point, just in case? -Andrew Dear Andrew, It’s probably... Read more
FDA expands youth e-cigarette prevention campaign to include stories from teenagers addicted to nicotine
News January 21, 2020
The following quote is attributed to FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D.: “The troubling epidemic of youth vaping threatens to erase years of progress in combatting tobacco use among youth. We are working tirelessly to tackle this concerning trend, including through our recently released compliance policy focusing on, among... Read more
Amtrak has reportedly pitched a new route between Nashville and Atlanta. Amtrak officials proposed the new route to Tennessee Lawmakers early last week, during a House of Transportation meeting. The ride is estimated to be about six and a half hours long, with routes running twice per day in... Read more
By Anthony O’Neal I don’t know about y’all, but I am ready to crush some goals this year! Maybe you don’t feel so ready, and that’s okay. Maybe you’re ready, but you’re worried your high schooler isn’t. Don’t stress. No matter where you find yourself at the beginning of the year, it’s never... Read more
Westwood Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Education January 17, 2020
Congratulations to all the hardworking students at Westwood Middle School! Keep up the great work! 6th grade Anderson, Micah Barrera Ramirez, Joel Barsenas, Bailey Bellamy, Madelynn Bryan, Kate Bylsma, Joren Cain, Daisy Castro, Melina Chance, Katelyn Clark, Sara Collins, Landon Deadman, Isaiah Delgado, Hayden Dong, Sophie Freeman, Carleigh Graydon,... Read more
Westwood Middle School Events for January 2020
Education January 16, 2020
Upcoming events for Westwood Middle School for the month of January: 01/07 Tuesday Grades Due Tuesday Basketball (A)Morrison 01/10 Friday REPORT CARDS 01/13 Monday Basketball (H)Boyd 01/16 Thursday Basketball (A)Centertown 01/21 Tuesday Basketball Tournament @Warren Co. 01/23 Thursday Basketball Tournament @Warren Co. 01/25 Saturday Basketball Tournament @Warren Co.... Read more