JUNE 27, 2024 - The Air Force Materiel Command released an updated Energy Assurance Campaign Plan, providing a foundation for collaboration, cooperation and innovation in all energy-related fields across the organization. “Energy and water are essential mission resources we depend on every day,” said Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, AFMC commander, in the foreword. “Events of recent … [Read more...]

Solar panel array at Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem) JUNE 27, 2024 - Two U.S. Air Force installations were announced among the winners of the Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards, June 25: Edwards Air Force Base, California; and Tyndall AFB, Florida. The Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards recognize federal … [Read more...]

JUNE 25, 2024 - U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Jim Slife emphasized the continued importance of the U.S. and Royal Australian Air Forces tearing down roadblocks and increasing interoperability during the annual Air Senior National Representatives Forum at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle, Australia. ASNR is a bilateral U.S. Air Force - RAAF engagement established in … [Read more...]

JUNE 25, 2024 - The Air Force and Space Force have completed the annual review of special duty assignment pay for enlisted members and established new guidelines to support a quadrennial SDAP board process. The SDAP board has transitioned to having a board every four years, rather than annually. The change is intended to stabilize the budget for Airmen and Guardians … [Read more...]

JUNE 24, 2024 – The E-11A Aircraft equipped with the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node, assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, has played a mission critical role in facilitating humanitarian airdrops in Gaza since early March 2024. The BACN acts as a communication relay and gateway system, facilitating information exchange and enhancing … [Read more...]