News - Tag cost savings

July 19, 2021
AFCEC strategy leverages Air Force buying power to support CE enterprise

An Air Force Civil Engineer Center program to streamline contract acquisition is putting the federal government’s bulk buying power in the hands of civil engineers to keep their installations mission ready.
Nov. 12, 2020
COMPUSEC automation delivers time, cost savings

A three-person team of Matt Seibert, AFICC chief information officer and information technology specialists, Mia DeLucia and Liam Randall, competed in the Air Force's "Rise of the Digital Wingman Challenge," an Air Force-wide competition that empowers Airmen to automate and learn about Robotic
Oct. 23, 2020
AFCEC awarded patent for new runway repair technology

The formula for the repair solution, developed by members of Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s laboratory at Tyndall Air Force Base, will allow Rapid Airfield Damage Repair, or RADR, teams to quickly repair runways using materials that can be gathered locally, such as sand and clay.
April 25, 2019
JSTARS design fixture tool, saves Air Force estimated $500K yearly

The cowling fixture table, an approved tool intended for field-level repairs, was a response to a challenge set by leadership.
March 4, 2019
Innovation Rodeo moves ideas closer to reality

Three innovative ideas to support worldwide warfighter success are one step closer to reality today thanks to the first Air Force Innovation Rodeo, $650,000 in total seed money and a partnership with AFWERX and tech accelerator companies.
Feb. 14, 2019
Vandenberg AFB civilians save the Air Force $1 billion

Three 30th Contracting Squadron civilians saved $1 billion for the Air Force here January 2012 through January 2019.
May 31, 2018
Command meets its cost-savings objective for second fiscal year in a row

Air Force Materiel Command captured more than $2.5 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2017, the second fiscal year in a row the command has achieved its strategic savings objective.
April 26, 2017
AF seeks 2017 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award nominations

Air Force officials are in search of nominees for the 2017 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards.
June 9, 2016
Airmen Powered by Innovation projected to save over $120M

The Air Force secretary, while championing change across the service, has made the Make Every Dollar Count campaign one of her top three priorities. At the heart of the campaign is the Airmen Powered by Innovation program. Since 2014, API has received 6,791 ideas from Airmen. Of those submissions,
June 9, 2016
Hanscom going green with electric vehicles

In efforts to save energy, the 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently unveiled Hanscom Air Force Base's first plug-in electric hybrid vehicle and charging station.
Oct. 1, 2015
Command committed to saving energy, reducing costs

Saving energy and reducing costs is something many people strive to do. When an energy bill exceeds $150 million, it becomes a necessity. The energy tab for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa for fiscal year 2013 was a whopping $157.5 million. Since 2003, energy costs have risen about
March 26, 2015
F-35 Lightning II costs drop, report shows

A recent account of F-35 Lightning II aircraft program costs shows decreases, the Air Force’s F-35 program executive officer told reporters in a media roundtable March 24, 2015.