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Airman Magazine: The Future of the Air Force

The Future of the Air Force


 
 

Tackling the changing environment through INNOVATION


  The Air Force excels at identifying adversaries and implementing strategies to successfully operate in any environment, but how do we adapt to the environment itself? More importantly, how is our infrastructure impacting the climate and what is being done to reduce our carbon footprint? The Air Force is the largest consumer of fossil fuels in the Department of Defense, but how can we reduce fuel consumption without compromising lethality and efficacy?

  The solution is innovation. Aligning Airmen with new technology and encouraging innovation creates opportunities for them to transport science fiction into reality.


 
  
 


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