Letter to Airmen focuses on energy consumption

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  • By Janie Santos
  • Air Force News Agency
SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) --  In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses how the Air Force is using technology to reduce its energy consumption.

"We are also working innovatively on the supply side, whether it is putting the largest solar panel field to work out at Nellis (Air Force Base, Nev.), or qualifying our aircraft to use synthetic fuel," Mr. Wynne said

Secretary Wynne said that synthetic fuel is made from coal, natural gas or biological sources such as corn or algae. With a demonstration facility, the Air Force has established a benchmark to make sure aircraft can fly at expected performance and range criteria.

"The labs at Wright-Patterson (AFB, Ohio), and the test wing at Edwards (AFB, Calif.) are leading the way," Secretary Wynne said. "Airlines and propulsion companies are partnering with us to extend our efforts."

Secretary Wynne's Letter to Airmen and other senior leader viewpoints can be found in the Library section of Air Force Link.

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