Aug. 31, 2023 Micro-reactor pilot program reaches major milestone Oklo Inc. will site, design, construct, own and operate a micro-reactor facility licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
Aug. 23, 2023 AFIMSC tackles dorm, child care center needs with $1.6 billion improvement plan The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is upgrading quality-of-life infrastructure through its multi-layered construction.
Aug. 5, 2023 AFCEC plays vital role in DAF climate plan initiatives AFCEC has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the DAF Climate Campaign Plan.
April 16, 2023 PACAF hosts US, Japan civil engineer key leader engagement forum Airmen from U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force recently participated in a civil engineer-focused discussion featuring key leaders at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Oct. 6, 2022 DAF reaches DAF365 Enterprise Services migration milestone The Air Force Enterprise Information Services SharePoint Team has completed the final major migration milestone to the Microsoft Office 365 collaboration platform.
Oct. 3, 2022 Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month This year, the DAF launched a new three-year theme, “Powering Possibility,” which highlights the Department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force.
Aug. 23, 2022 DAF commemorates National Water Quality Month The Department of the Air Force has been increasingly focused on the important role of water in the DAF’s ability to achieve the mission to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.
June 22, 2022 AFMC releases $8 million towards accelerating change, innovation The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission.
Oct. 24, 2021 Nellis AFB reduces greenhouse gas emission through solar energy Nellis Solar Array 1 saves Nellis AFB $1 million in electricity annually and reduces its yearly greenhouse gas emissions by 24,000 tons. NSA 1 was built in 2007 and covers 140 acres, which includes a previous landfill of 33 acres and provides 14.2 megawatts of power.
Sept. 9, 2021 AFCEC continues infrastructure construction to support F-35 From flight lines and hangars to maintenance and training facilities, Air Force Civil Engineer Center is charged with delivering the infrastructure needed to accommodate the Air Force’s latest fighter aircraft, designed for new warfighting capabilities.
Aug. 4, 2021 AFMC takes on role as servicing major command for Space Force Recently, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force took steps to define AFMC’s role as the designated servicing MAJCOM for U.S. Space Force.
Aug. 3, 2021 New AFCEC division key to nuclear infrastructure modernization The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is centralizing its support of the Air Force’s multi-billion-dollar nuclear infrastructure portfolio with a new division.
June 2, 2021 AFMC designates $5 million for AFMC We Need efforts The Air Force Materiel Command released $5 million in funding for projects across the mission as it continues to drive towards the goals of the AFMC We Need.
May 16, 2021 AFIMSC Det. 4, AFCEC upgrade infrastructure at Air Base Campia Turzii, Romania The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Detachment 4 are leading $152 million construction projects to upgrade infrastructure at Air Base Campia Turzii, Romania, in support of NATO operations.
Jan. 19, 2021 SAF/IE releases Installation Energy Strategic Plan for energy assurance The Plan, which replaces the 2017 Air Force Energy Flight Plan, seeks to better align installation energy efforts with mission needs.