28 Aug 2018

Air Force helps incorporate operational energy into wargaming

Some insights drawn from the fast paced, short duration Global Engagement 2018 Capstone Event, which took place at Schofield Barracks in July, are likely to have near-term, tactical-level impacts that may improve Air Force’s airbase resiliency efforts. Following its completion, Air Force Operational Energy turned its attention to incorporating energy needed to run installations and contingency locations into wargaming, developing capabilities to integrate logistics-related modeling and simulation tools into gameplay, and – most importantly – continuing to build and leverage partnerships throughout the defense logistics community.

12 Jun 2018

NATO focuses on big data and artificial intelligence

Members of the scientific and military communities from approximately 20 NATO countries came together to discuss leading developments in big data and artificial intelligence (AI) at the NATO Science and Technology Organization’s specialists meeting, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Military Decision Making, from May 30 – June 01, 2018 in Bordeaux, France. Deputy Asst. Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy, Roberto Guerrero, led the senior leader panel on June 01. Mr. Guerrero spoke of the importance of data collection and analysis for decision-making, while emphasizing the challenge his office faces in obtaining sufficient and accurate aviation fuel use and other operational data.

15 May 2018

AFRL Advanced Power Technology Office seeks innovative tech solutions

Through an Advanced Research Announcement, published May 4, 2018, on the Federal Business Opportunities website, APTO is looking to tap into new and fresh ideas to enhance energy security and readiness for Air Force installations and military operations.

9 May 2018

AF awards first energy savings performance contract of 2018 at Hill AFB

Recently, the Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $42 million energy savings performance contract, to be executed and maintained by Energy Systems Group, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This represents the Air Force’s first such awarded contract of 2018.

4 May 2018

Air Force Seeks Industry Input to Enhance Resilience at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

The Air Force issued a request for information (RFI), solicitation number W912DY-18-T-PPA1 to conduct market research and determine the feasibility of implementing various energy generation technologies at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) in New Jersey. Through this RFI, the Air Force seeks to identify continuously available,