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Air Force Energy @AFEnergy

The official page of U.S. Air Force Energy. Championing innovative energy solutions for a ready & lethal Force. RTs, links & followings do not = endorsement.

Joined March 2011
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Please be advised that this account will no longer be active as of 30 September 2025.
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Great discussions at #AIAAaviation on BWB tech & operational energy resiliency. Thanks to @JetZeroAero, @Delta, @united, Scaled Composites, @NorthropGrumman & U of I Urbana-Champaign. Proud to drive innovation together!
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Boosting capability through aerodynamic upgrades = more options for the warfighter. Check out the latest on Finlet drag reduction tech here: eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Di…

Sleeker skies: MC-130J tests new aerodynamic enhancements

Newly-installed drag reduction devices called Finlets are currently undergoing flight testing.

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Our team recently sat down with Advanced Study of Air Mobility students for presentations on innovative research in airlift optimization & battlefield fuel resilience. Their work advances mission agility & readiness across the force – we’re in good hands with our future leaders!
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We are excited to share this critical milestone!
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
@SecAFOfficial
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Today the @usairforce announced a major project milestone to develop a microreactor @EielsonAirForce, piloting advanced nuclear energy technology, with the first deployment of a commercial microreactor for the @DeptofDefense. af.mil/News/Article-Display/…
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The path to @JetZeroAero's BWB Demonstrator is reaching new heights! Read more: safie.hq.af.mil/News/Article…
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Our very own Mr. Guerrero was honored to serve as the keynote speaker for the @af_academy 29th Annual Dean’s Research Awards. The event, hosted by Dean of Faculty Brigadier General Letendre, celebrated the academic and research achievements of USAFA Faculty & Cadets.
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Want to learn more about tech like sharkskin-inspired riblets? Check out this article from @Delta that highlights how drag reduction technologies can make their fleet more efficient: news.delta.com/ocean-sky-how…

From the ocean to the sky: How Delta is learning from nature to drive fuel efficiency

From Airbus’ fello’fly technique which takes inspiration from migrating geese to MicroTau’s ‘shark skin’ addition to planes – the airline industry continues to look to nature for innovation inspira...

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Small changes can lead to maximum warfighter impact! Maintainers at Bangor ANGB re-installed wiper blades on two KC-135 aircraft in a vertical position - this shift from horizontal is projected to reduce drag by 1% & over $6.6 million per year in fuel cost avoidance.
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Hear SAF/IE's own Roberto Guerrero on the latest episode of the Tesseract Podcast. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7pu…
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Big news! @Delta Airlines announces formal partnership with @JetZeroAero, the startup bringing the Blended Wing Body aircraft to full-scale demonstration by 2027. Read more: news.delta.com/delta-jetzero…

Delta, JetZero partner to design the future of air travel by advancing first-of-its-kind, 50% more...

Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero on a revolutionary, more sustainable aircraft that looks and feels like nothing flying today’s commercial skies. 

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Exciting News! We’re entering the final phase of evaluation for Microvane drag reduction technology on the C-17 Globemaster III. Read more ➡️safie.hq.af.mil/News/Article…
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Through the Operational Energy Savings Account (OESA), we reinvest cost savings from OE initiatives into cutting-edge projects that enhance operational energy resilience, efficiencies, mission assurance, energy conservation, or energy security. minot.af.mil/News/Article-Di…

New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet

AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.

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We honored the top performing teams in the Mission Execution Excellence Program (MEEP) on the main stage at this year’s Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium! Read more 👉safie.hq.af.mil/News/Article…
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11 Nov 2024
🇺🇸 Today, we honor & reflect on those who have served to protect our way of life & freedom.🦅
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Efforts like the Mission Execution Excellence Program (MEEP) prepare for the next fight in a fuel-contested environment & produce a 20-30% increase in best practice utilization across participating squadrons. #EnergyActionMonth #PowerDAFPossibility
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Precision fuel planning optimizes energy consumption and decreases maintenance issues. #EnergyActionMonth #PowerDAFPossibility
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The BWB could significantly improve efficiency, providing increased capability & range, reducing our reliance on forward air bases and alleviating pressure on fuel logistics supply chains. #EnergyActionMonth #PowerDAFPossibility
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Advanced mission planning tools allow us to generate more efficient schedules in 1/3 of the time. #EnergyActionMonth
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