Oct. 26, 2017 Energy savings a priority for Ogden ALC The Ogden Air Logistics Complex has made energy management a formal and permanent part of their operations as they strive to reduce energy consumption and reduce costs for the base, to their customers and, ultimately, for taxpayers.
Oct. 11, 2017 Depot field team braves Alaska weather to perform radome maintenance For most of us, getting to work means waking up, showering, maybe some breakfast, then dealing with traffic on a drive of 30 minute or less, and finally, waiting in a long line at a base entrance. For 10 plastic fabricator inspectors in the 309th Electronics Maintenance Group, it’s anything but
June 23, 2017 Wright-Patt goes to the bees WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Hundreds of base personnel and members of the public were buzzing about the same thing at the Wright Brothers Memorial June 21 – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s status as the first military installation nationwide to be declared a “Bee City USA.”A
April 22, 2016 KC-46 wins DoD Environmental Award The KC-46 Program Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health Team was named winner of the Environmental Excellence in Weapon System Acquisition Award, Large Program category, by the Department of Defense, on April 22, 2016. The award, which is part of the 2016 Secretary of Defense Environmental
April 20, 2016 New fuel system good for Edwards, environment The new Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Edwards is more than just an improvement in fuel delivery efficiency. It is the first facility on Edwards Air Force Base to use a geothermal climate control system.Traditional air conditioning systems use fans and compressors to move air through a heat
March 28, 2016 Air Force Secretary kicks off AFRL Forward Operating Base of the Future Project Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James toured Joint Base San Antonio's Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training facility March 22, 2016, to gain insight about the various operations and capabilities, and to kick off the Air Force Research Laboratory's Forward Operating Base of the Future
March 25, 2016 Utah vets are ready for the solar industry Chase Warner is from a small Wyoming town with rustic charm, a small grocery store that closed at 6 p.m. and an industry based in agriculture.For Warner, this wasn't enough. He joined the National Guard, enrolled in college and pursued a marketing degree, but when he graduated the only industry near
March 21, 2016 Arnold participating in Energy Savings Performance Contract Arnold Air Force Base has been selected to take part in an energy saving performance contract due to having a very large energy load.Through this contract, funding will become available to finance numerous facility improvement projects that will save money and energy for AEDC. The execution of the
Feb. 8, 2016 Environmental stewardship a top priority to AEDC The Arnold Engineering Development Complex here has a commitment to environmental stewardship, and whether at work or at home, personnel are encouraged to do their part to lessen their carbon footprint by recycling. The recycling program assists the Complex in meeting the recent Make Every Dollar
Jan. 11, 2016 Solar Ready Vets program readies first class at Hill AFB The Solar Ready Vets program announced by President Barack Obama during a visit to Hill Air Force Base in April 2015 will begin training the first class of 24 veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce.The training, which begins Feb. 1, is being provided by Salt Lake Community College in