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t Keesler AFB, Ms., yesterday received the first of more than 700 certified environmentally friendly homes that will be built on the base. The Air Force said in a release the two-unit home, which is built to leadership in energy and environmental design standards, incorporates smart design, technology, construction, and maintenance features. These attributes include 20 percent to 30 percent greater energy efficiency compared to standard homes, the use of water-conserving plumbing and durable building materials, and open outdoor spaces to encourage walking and other outdoor activities. “Our housing project not only shows that we want the best quality of living for our airmen, but also shows we lead the way in energy efficiency,” said Col. Jeffrey Jackson, commander of the base’s 81st Mission Support Group. Keesler’s housing project is the largest LEED-certified project in the nation. The base, which sustained much damage in 2005 from Hurricane Katrina, is also the Air Force’s first to have LEED-certified homes.
CCA’s AI Pilots Step into the Spotlight
March 9, 2026
Just one year ago, Collaborative Combat Aircraft took center stage as then-Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin designated the two competing jets prototypes as the first unmanned fighters in Air Force history: General Atomics’ YFQ-42A and Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A. Twelve months later, it’s the autonomy software that’s flying those aircraft garnering the attention. Autonomy software, more than hardware, may prove the most valuable and enduring element of the CCA program.