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‘Powering Possibility’ at Department of the Air Force installations
October 12, 2023 — Embracing the Department of the Air Force’s three-year theme of “Powering Possibility,” the installation energy program is pursuing a series of pilot initiatives that showcase the department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force in the face of growing operational threats... MORE

100th Air Refueling Wing flies through the air

Energy Action Month highlights the critical role energy plays in strategic competition
October 5, 2023 — Embracing the Department’s three-year theme of “Powering Possibility,” the installation energy program is pursuing a series of pilot initiatives that showcase the department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force in the face of growing operational threats... MORE

Geothermal power generation solutions for Air Force

Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month
October 1, 2021 — Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”... MORE

Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness.

Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month 2019
October 2, 2019 — October is Energy Action Month, an opportunity to highlight why energy is a critical enabler to combat capability for the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense, and to encourage smarter energy use and management for installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Unveiled this year, the Air Force theme of “Energy Able, Mission Capable” educates Airmen about the importance of energy readiness and resilience for the global mission... MORE

Every October, the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month to highlight the critical role energy plays in Air Force operations, and to encourage smart energy use and management for our installations, ground vehicles and aircraft. This year’s theme of "Energy Able – Mission Capable” will showcase how efficient energy use increases mission capability and readiness for our global mission.

'Protect the Power' to enhance readiness and resilience during Energy Action Month
October 2, 2018 — October is Energy Action Month and to Air Force Energy it represents an opportunity to highlight the mission critical importance of energy and water resources and to encourage the smart energy and water use and management for our installations, ground vehicles and aircraft... MORE

October is Energy Action Month: ‘Energy Resilience Enables Army Readiness’
September 28, 2018 — October is Energy Action Month. This year, the Army’s theme is “Energy Resilience Enables Army Readiness.” Energy is vital for the Army to perform its mission and support global operations... MORE

The month of October is recognized as Energy Action Month throughout U.S. government agencies. Energy Action Month is a reminder of the importance energy plays in the military’s mission.

Commentary: Why we need to ‘Protect the Power’
September 20, 2018 — October 2018 is Energy Action Month for the U.S. Air Force and this year’s theme is “Protect the Power.” So if you want to break out into a falsetto version of “I Got the Power,” that would be just the level of enthusiasm we would love to hear... MORE

October 2018 is Energy Action Month for the U.S. Air Force and this year’s theme is “Protect the Power.” For Energy Action Month, 2018, free Energy Expos will be held at three Joint Base San Antonio locations. The first is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Arnold Hall, building 5506, at 1560 Steward St., JBSA-Lackland. The next is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center, building 1885 on Chaffee Road, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The final expo is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Kendrick Club, building 1039 at JBSA-Randolph.

Energy Action = Mission Success for Energy Action Month 2017
October 10, 2017 — Since 2012, October has been designated Energy Action Month, a celebration of energy as a pillar of the nation's economy and a time to recognize the role individual Americans can play in reducing energy waste... MORE

A graphic for Energy Action Month 2017, which is observed annually through October.

From the base to the fight, every Airman can protect the power
October 10, 2017 — October is Energy Action Month across the federal government, and for the Air Force, it represents an opportunity to remind Airmen of the role energy plays in fulfilling the Air Force’s mission. The Air Force theme this year, “Protect the Power,” calls on Airmen and the larger Air Force community to practice smarter, more efficient energy and water consumption behaviors to enhance mission assurance... MORE

October is Energy Action Month across the federal government, and for the Air Force, it represents an opportunity to remind Airmen of the role energy plays in fulfilling the Air Force’s mission.