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As the largest energy consumer in the Federal Government and the DoD, the Air Force is dedicated to providing leadership in comprehensive, enterprise energy management.

Operating as usual

05/07/2021

We couldn't do it without you. Thank you for all you do. #NationalMilitarySpouseAppreciationDay

05/06/2021

The USAF uses jet fuel purchased through the open market. While we try to plan for changes, high prices can sometimes lead to budget shortfalls. Integrating smart energy solutions into our operations is critical to reducing demand and preventing added cost. #NoFuelNoFight

05/04/2021

What are you getting after? #MayThe4thBeWithYou

Thank you for your continued service and dedication. #AAPIHeritageMonth

05/04/2021

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Thank you for your continued service and dedication. #AAPIHeritageMonth

The Defense Department pays tribute to the contributions and dedicated service of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, past and present, in defense of the nation during May and throughout the year.

04/29/2021

On commercial aircraft, the fuel burn per passenger has decreased by over 45% since 1968 thanks to innovative technologies like winglets, and streamlined processes like precision fuel planning. Do you think the USAF would benefit? #FuelMoreFight

https://theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/ICCT_Aircraft-FE-Trends_20150902.pdf

04/27/2021

Advanced infrared and laser technologies will enable the Air Force to scan engine compressor blades, optimizing performance and improving fuel efficiency. #FuelMoreFight

What is your backup power status? #EnergyResilience

04/27/2021

Electrical Power Production: No power, no mission

What is your backup power status? #EnergyResilience

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del.-- Have you ever noticed a subtle flicker of lights in your office? Or heard the gentle humming of generators?That’s the unmistakable sound emanating from one of the 436th

04/22/2021

Happy Earth Day! Learn how the Department of the Air Force is doing its part: https://www.safie.hq.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2581619/protect-the-earth-support-the-mission-this-earth-day/

04/21/2021

Jet fuel pipelines cover much of the country, supporting both commercial and military operations, and enabling the United States Air Force to #FuelMoreFight. https://go.usa.gov/xHcCT

04/20/2021

#DYK: Replacing the KC-135 fan duct with a lighter, more aerodynamic model would increase efficiency by 1.5% - which could save approximately $5.5M and 1750+ maintenance hours every year! #FuelMoreFight

04/15/2021

While alternative fuels could be a good substitute to petroleum products in the future, they often require a lot of energy to produce, which must be considered as we work to increase efficiency. Do you think #altfuels have a place in the Air Force? #FuelMoreFight

https://go.usa.gov/xHccn

04/14/2021

Energy Express - 04.05.2021

Spring Energy Express is here!

Energy Express - Spring 2021

04/14/2021

Whether it's #LookUpAtTheSkyDay or not, we're always watching the sky.

04/13/2021

Using a foam engine wash improves fouling removal and corrosion, lowering engine temperature and increasing performance. This can decrease maintenance hours and reduce fuel flow rate! #FuelMoreFight

04/08/2021

Think aircraft weight doesn't matter? Think again! To prepare for the WWII Doolittle Raid, Airmen removed radios (for the silent mission), machine guns, and the Norden bombsight - taking only what was absolutely necessary to complete the mission within range. #NoFuelNoFight

Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xsM35

Check out how we're working with AFWERX and commercial partners to "reimagine energy" in the Air Force.

04/07/2021

DAF seeks to modernize energy infrastructure through energy campaigns

Check out how we're working with AFWERX and commercial partners to "reimagine energy" in the Air Force.

To address these challenges, the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability, or AFWIC, [now AF Futures] Disruptive Technology Team, in partnership with AFWERX, launched the Reimagining Energy for

04/06/2021

#DYK advanced coatings on engine blades will decrease fuel burn by approximately 1-2%? On the KC-135 alone, that's $8.5M annually! What's more, blade life will increase by 10X - reducing maintenance hours and cost, and increasing time on wing. #FuelMoreFight

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
Air Mobility Command

04/02/2021

Today is the LAST DAY to submit to this round of the AFWERX Operational Energy Challenge! #NoFuelNoFight

👉 https://go.usa.gov/xsM36

After the February winter storms testing the limits of commercial power across the central United States, Air Force inst...

04/01/2021

Air Force Bases Take the Load Off Commercial Grid during Severe Winter Storm

After the February winter storms testing the limits of commercial power across the central United States, Air Force installations stepped up to lessen grid loads and support the #energy needs of surrounding communities. Learn more at the link:

With freezing temperatures recently testing the limits of commercial power across the central United States, Air Force installations stepped up to lessen grid loads and support the energy needs of

04/01/2021

Between the frequent moves and being separated from loved ones, it's not always easy for #milkids - yet they show us their resilience every day. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild

03/31/2021

Energy-Informed Wargaming

This month we've focused on our efforts to bring energy solutions to wargaming. Here's a recap! #NoFuelNoFight

03/29/2021

The deadline for this round of our Operational Energy Innovation Challenge will close on April 2! Now is your chance to submit your aviation #fuelefficiency idea. #NoFuelNoFight

03/26/2021

We help deliver modeling and simulation software prototypes to account for operational energy in planning and wargaming. We've also developed data conversion methods for analytical wargaming and informed post-game analysis. Yeah, we fancy. #NoFuelNoFight

03/25/2021

ICYMI, last week was #FixALeak week! Since we’re celebrating #WorldWaterWeek it only makes sense to remind you that the average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year and ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day.

Check out these super energy efficient B-Huts! Less fuel for heating and cooling = more fuel directed to aircraft and fl...

03/25/2021

Energy efficient B-Huts could save resources, lives

Check out these super energy efficient B-Huts! Less fuel for heating and cooling = more fuel directed to aircraft and flightline missions, and less fuel convoys!

A construction project designed to test the energy efficiency of barracks huts, or B-Huts, could ultimately result in saving lives.The 823rd Air Force Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational

Vandenberg Air Force Base awarded a $500,000 grant to continue work towards increasing installation energy resiliency an...

03/24/2021

Vandenberg AFB awarded $500,000 grant from U.S. Department of Energy

Vandenberg Air Force Base awarded a $500,000 grant to continue work towards increasing installation energy resiliency and efficiency. When completed, these batteries will lower the cost of electricity to base, reduce Vandenberg’s carbon footprint, and mitigate California Wildfire risk.

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Vandenberg Air Force Base a $500,000 grant to continue work towards increasing installation energy resiliency and efficiency. Representatives of the DOE met

03/24/2021

#DYK: As part of our energy in wargaming effort, we provided key support to the Pacific Energy Distribution and Critical Infrastructure Wargame, led by the U.S. Navy. The game highlighted vulnerabilities to support Air Force fuel requirements and informed senior leaders on how to address gaps and future investments. #NoFuelNoFight

Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xsGd3

03/23/2021

It's #NationalPuppyDay and we're not mad about it. Who has had a dog while in service?

03/22/2021

#ClimateChange impacts from drought to extreme weather events can threaten #water supplies across the enterprise with the potential to disrupt our mission. The Department of the Air Force is using tools like our Water Dashboard to identify and address water availability risks to improve mission assurance. #WorldWaterDay. Learn more: https://www.safie.hq.af.mil/installationenergy/

03/18/2021

Understanding and mitigating energy network risks is crucial to the Air Force’s mission. Through wargaming, we work closely with the Joint Force to understand capability gaps and interoperability seams among services supporting joint operations. #NoFuelNoFight

Learn more: www.safie.hq.af.mil/OpEnergy/

03/17/2021

We're actively working on implementing selected ideas submitted by Airmen! Do you have an idea to optimize the United States Air Force? #NoFuelNoFight

Submit by April 02!

03/16/2021

#PowerTuesday: Did you know that wargame modeling showed us that legacy air refueling platforms that are 10% more efficient are 20% more effective on the battlefield? This means they deliver more fuel to receivers with fewer sorties! #NoFuelNoFight

03/12/2021

It's that time again! Who's ready for #DaylightSavingTime?

Over the past year, our Operational Energy team has targeted specific initiatives that aim to increase operational #effi...

03/11/2021

The Air Force seeks to accelerate efficiency

Over the past year, our Operational Energy team has targeted specific initiatives that aim to increase operational #efficiency, incorporate modern technology and processes, and improve sustainment. Furthermore, these efforts have an added benefit of reducing #greenhousegases, a critical aspect of the Secretary of Defense’s #climatechange prioritization.

#NoFuelNoFight

As modern warfare continues to evolve, the Air Force has renewed its focus on maintaining secure fuel networks and optimizing operations for maximized combat capability. Over the past year, the Air

03/08/2021

Putting the 'her' in Hero! Happy #InternationalWomensDay!

Happy International Women’s Day from the DAF Women’s Air & Space Power Symposium!

According to the United Nations, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

We have shattered countless barriers, but our work is not finished!

Register HERE: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=586981&k=076944007356

Symposium Attendance Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R45a-Hbfv8MNnzxEQYJnzYS5V0Nrf1WU/view?usp=sharing

#WomensAirandSpacePowerSymposium
#WomensAirandSpacePowerSymposium2021
#AirForce #SpaceForce #InternationalWomensDay
#ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021

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Room 4B941, 1665 Air Force Pentagon
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The Mission of the Air Force Energy Program is to provide global energy management across the Air Force. The Air Force Energy page is designed to provide Air Force personnel and the public with an interactive forum for obtaining information about the Air Force's energy management efforts. By becoming a fan, you will have access to the most recent reports, new stories, photos, videos, and events relevant to the USAF's Energy Program. While this is an open forum, there are some posting guidelines that will be enforced, and if you don't comply, your message will be removed. Posting guidelines are as follows: -We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. -We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. -We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. -You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Also, the appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the U.S. Air Force or Department of Defense.

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Videos

Energy-Informed Wargaming

Black History Month

Energy-Informed Wargaming

Agile Technology

Operational Energy

Energy-Informed Wargaming

In a complex and rapidly evolving world, how do we plan to dominate future wars? How do we ensure the energy needed to support our mission is available? #NoFuelNoFight

Power Tuesday - B-1 Engine

Batter up! It's #PowerTuesday and that means we've got some trivia for you. Who can name the engine on the B-1? What about thrust capability?

Power Tuesday - AC-130U

Another #PowerTuesday! What's the nickname of the AC-130U gunship that recently retired in June?

Power Tuesday

It's #PowerTuesday! Does anyone know the top speed of the Pave Hawk??

Taking Off

We're taking off for the weekend...See ya later! #FridayFeeling #B1

API Innovation Challenge

Hey Innovators! We've officially launched our AFWERX Innovation Challenge and we need your input! Have a burning idea to reduce fuel…burn? Let us know! https://go.usa.gov/xweBr

Fuel More Fight

Thanks for helping us #FuelMoreFight. Air Mobility Command

Santa Tracker!

It wouldn't be #ChristmasEve without NORAD Tracks Santa! www.noradsanta.org/

2019 AF Spark Tank Jet Propulsion Turbine

Check out this Airman's idea to harness the energy of jet engines during testing! What do you think? AFWERX 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander Air Force SBIR STTR

Cadet 1st Class Curtis Smith explains how the 98th Flying Training Squadron optimizes it's aviation fuel use during training. #EnergyAbleMissionCapable #EnergyActionMonth Are you energy optimized? U.S. Air Force Academy

Fuel More Fight

Will you join the mission to optimize the Air Force? #FuelMoreFight

"Fuel is a critical component of how we get our mission done," says Master Sergeant Michael Howell of Joint Base Charleston. #FuelMoreFight

"If we don't have the right fuel, at the right place, at the right time, we can't execute our mission." Master Sergeant Douglas Braden at Joint Base Charleston tells us why planning fuel logistics is vital to the mission. #FuelMoreFight

Fuel More Fight

Whether they are conducting airstrikes, delivering cargo, transporting our troops, or saving lives…Our Airmen need fuel to complete the mission. But we need to be smart about the way we use our resources and ensure the fuel is there…when and where Airmen need it. Learn more about how Air Force Operational Energy is helping to #FuelMoreFight for the United States Air Force: www.safie.hq.af.mil/OpEnergy Air Mobility Command U.S. Air Forces Central Command Air Combat Command Air Force Global Strike Command Air Force Special Operations Command Air Force Magazine US Air Force Academy (Official)

Impact of Aviation Fuel Efficiency

We asked: Does operational energy efficiency have a direct impact on our combat capability? Hear what Maj Cade Collins, KC-135 Navigator, had to say. #FuelMoreFight #WednesdayWisdom

It not only saves fuel, but it's safer...

"It not only saves fuel, but it's safer…" Learn about the optimization initiative Capt Shelly Palmer is working on at Air Mobility Command! Do you have an idea on how to #FuelMoreFight? https://www.safie.hq.af.mil/OpEnergy/Contact-Us/

Improving fuel efficiency on the KC-135

Maj Cade Collins, Air Mobility Command Operational Energy Analyst and KC-135 Navigator, tells us about an initiative he is working on that could improve fuel efficiency on the KC-135 by 7-9%. Wow! #FuelMoreFight #WednesdayWisdom

Without fuel, there is no fight

Capt Shelly Palmer, an Operational Energy Analyst at Air Mobility Command, says it all: "Without fuel, there is no fight." #WednesdayWisdom #FuelMoreFight

Did you know Air Force Operational Energy is conducting Line Operations Efficiency Analyses (LOEA) across several of the Air Force 'heavies' to determine best practices in operational efficiency? Maj Monica Riggs, KC-135 pilot, tells us why this is important. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xEyh3 #FuelMoreFight #AvGeek

Black History Month

What does #BlackHistoryMonth mean to you?

As 2018 comes to a close, it's time to look back at some of SAF/IEE Installation Energy Program’s accomplishments from the past year.

Flying the B-1

#TBT to our Chief of Staff, Mike Penland, flying the B-1! Do you know its nickname?

Do you even lift?

Ever wonder about the science behind flight? Well you don't need to be one of our aeronautical engineers! Check out this video by Air Mobility Command to get a crash course (pun intended) on the forces at work.

Lightening the Load

These tie-down chains look pretty heavy eh? #DYK that approximately 1000 lbs. of chains are carried on the C-17 aircraft? What if we could replace those with light-weight synthetic rope (that's safer too!) to optimize our fuel use? This is just one of the ways #AFEnergy is helping to innovate the United States Air Force. Check it out: www.safie.hq.af.mil/OpEnergy/