Sept. 10, 2024 National Robot Rodeo ropes in emerging EOD technologies Military and civilian explosive ordnance disposal experts tried out the latest EOD technologies and robotics in the 2024 National Robot Rodeo competition Aug. 26-30.
Aug. 6, 2024 DAF to test carbon-free, flex-fuel generators as energy resiliency option The Department of the Air Force plans to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resiliency at installations by taking advantage of new power-generation technology.
Aug. 1, 2024 AFCEC commander visits Tyndall six years after leading Hurricane Michael recovery The vision of complete destruction and boats from Tyndall AFB’s marina scattered in the woods is ingrained in Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller’s mind six years after commanding the task force that jump-started the installation’s recovery and rebuild after Hurricane Michael.
July 16, 2024 Civil engineer lab innovations advance Air Force readiness The CE laboratory at Tyndall AFB, part of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, is at the forefront of innovation to assist engineers in maintaining the operational readiness of installations. This involves the exploration, creation, testing, and assessment of engineering technologies for use by
July 16, 2024 GeoBase Program arms commanders for Great Power Competition A team of Air Force Civil Engineer Center geospatial experts are using emergent technologies to push geospatial services to new heights and give commanders a powerful tool for today’s Great Power Competition.
June 27, 2024 AFIMSC construction enhances DAF rescue missions in Indo-Pacific The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is modernizing infrastructure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, to enhance search and rescue mission operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
June 6, 2024 DAF leaning forward with PFAS clean-up plan Armed with data from nearly 10 years of investigation and response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, releases at its installations, the Department of the Air Force is rolling new regulatory standards into its ongoing plan to address PFAS risks.
June 6, 2024 AFCEC safeguards cultural sites, strengthens tribal relations Air Force Civil Engineer Center Wildland Support Module specialists at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, are taking action to preserve sacred ceremonial rock art located on the installation to protect the indigenous cultural heritage while supporting the Department of the Air Force’s military
May 30, 2024 AFCEC-led project creates long-term water supply at Mountain Home AFB The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading a $100 million construction project for a water treatment plant and pump station to establish a long-term, sustainable water supply from the Snake River to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
May 14, 2024 CEMIRT continues to power Air Force and prevent mission disruption The Air Force’s Civil Engineer Maintenance Inspection and Repair Team sustains the Air Force mission by rapidly responding to civil engineering-related issues across the globe to prevent mission disruption.