The Air Force as DOD’s “largest user of energy” has embraced “green power” and is researching alternative fuels, but it is still not enough, says Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne in his latest letter to airmen. Faced with increased energy costs (Air Combat Command’s aviation fuel bill has soared 31 percent in the past year), Wynne asks every airman to search for additional means to conserve all manner of energy.
The Air Force plans to have its new Integrated Capabilities Command stood up by the end of 2024, Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said May 2, offering new details of one of the signature reforms announced by the service earlier this year. Allvin said around 500-800 Airmen will…