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  • Airman nets $10,000 through IDEA program

    The Air Force presented a check for $10,000 to a 31st Maintenance Squadron Airman recently for creating a new process that used less manpower and resources without sacrificing quality.Tech. Sgt. Jesse Swiderek, 31st MXS aircraft metals technology craftsmen, received the money as part of the

  • Sheppard applies C3 to new facility construction

    The 82nd Civil Engineering Squadron has truly taken the idea of a "Cost-Conscious Culture", or C3, to heart by incorporating money-saving, greener and more efficient building methods to accomplish its mission. Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training's new Operations Group facility, which will have its

  • Hotel tax exemptions could help AF save millions of dollars

    During a time of increasing DoD budget constraints, the Air Force continuously looks for innovative solutions that save money and positively impacts the mission. Air Education and Training Command's Financial Management office said Air Force travelers could help save millions of dollars by taking

  • Innovative simulator solution enhances training, saves millions of dollars

    A significant milestone for remotely piloted aircraft was ushered in July 10 with the first student sortie in an innovative T-6 Texan II simulator.The new setup has dramatically increased the ability to train RPA pilots, and the ingenuity behind the new simulator saves the Air Force millions of

  • Randolph to save money by planting perennials

    To anyone who has ever visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, it should be clear why the location is called, "the Showplace of the Air Force." The Taj Mahal building, the flags that line Harmon Drive and the unique architecture and landscaping are just a few things that make JBSA-Randolph, the

  • Laughlin saves energy, money with solar-paneled roof

    Laughlin's 47th Civil Engineer Squadron recently replaced two weather-torn roofs with a new thermoplastic elastomeric roof system featuring an additional 500 solar panels to conserve energy.Buildings 255 and 256, better known as the enlisted dormitories, suffered damage during a storm in 2006.

  • 17th SFS energy efficient roof increases savings

    The final presentation of the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program project on the 17th Security Forces Squadron roof was held June 26.The addition of solar electric, solar thermal and rainwater harvesting systems to the building's roof is projected to save energy expenses to the

  • AF top engineers give tips on saving energy, money

    Summer is officially under way. While it means fun in the sun for Airmen and their families, it can be an expensive, wasteful time of year for the Air Force. Utility bills on installations often rise drastically as air conditioning units and sprinkler systems work to keep up. The Air Force spends

  • Generals Rice, Stenner: AETC, AFRC partnership vital to mission success

    Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command, took some time to highlight the importance of the partnership between AFRC and Air Education and Training Command during a visit to the 340th Flying Training Group here April 4.Stenner visited many of the Reserve units working

  • Consolidated telephone services change April 1

    A key component of Air Education and Training Command's Culture of Cost Consciousness, or C3, is the application of technology to achieve cost savings - also known as Information Technology Efficiencies.AETC is changing the way it conducts consolidated telephone operations. The end result will be