CE Weekly: Laying the Foundation for Future Warfighters

TUE 16 JUL 24

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On 08 Jul, members of the 60 CES participated in an explosive proficiency training on the EOD range at Travis AFB, California. The EOD career field specializes in detecting, identifying, recovering, disarming, detonating, and disposing of explosive ordnance. Click here to view more photos from the exercise. (USAF photo by A1C Robert Nichols) 

Laying the Foundation for Future Warfighters

 Article by 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Pavements and construction equipment operators from the 633 CES work tirelessly to maintain essential infrastructure at JB Langley-Eustis, Virginia. From filling dangerous potholes to clearing snow from runways, these Airmen exemplify the expertise and dedication that is needed to keep the base running smoothly.

Historic Fire Protection

        Article by 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

On 01 Jul, a Memorandum of Understanding International (MoUI) was signed at Tohoku Town, Japan. The Fire Protection Agreement signals a commitment to innovative partnerships between Misawa AB and their Japanese allies.

Piney Devil Prime BEEF

Article by 177th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Last month, Airmen from the 177 CES of the New Jersey ANG and the 171 CES of the Pennsylvania ANG participated in the Piney Devil Prime BEEF exercise. The exercise tested Airmen’s ability to provide engineering support that is required to establish an airbase and bed down both people and aircraft.

New AFCEC Commander

Article by AFIMSC Public Affairs

On 09 Jul, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed Brig Gen Patrick Miller as the new Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander. AFCEC is a 2,200-person organization responsible for providing engineering services to 83 installations across the DAF.

Mission Over Function

Article by Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs

Officials from AETC are redesigning core institutional training and development architectures to support Great Power Competition. The redesign includes education and training for the future force, with an emphasis on developing Airmen to emphasize their shared military purpose and mission objectives over individual functional roles.

Guam Cybersecurity IRT

Article by Air Force Reserve Innovative Readiness Training (IRT)

From 04-14 Jun, over two dozen Airmen and Guardians executed a cybersecurity Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) mission on Guam. The training was an opportunity for Airmen and Guardians to gain exposure beyond their usual military environments, acquiring insights to unfamiliar cyber terrains to better prepare in the event of a crisis.

Can You Fill in the Blank? 

A crucial aspect of explosive detection and protection is the role of Military Working ____. These animals help EOD technicians to respond to emergency scenarios. 

   a) Labradors
   b) Cats 
   c) Dogs 
   d) Canines

Today, we spotlight the newly published DAFPAM 32-1000 Civil Engineer Enterprise Governance. The publication codifies governance associated with the Organizing, Training and Equipping (OT&E) of Civil Engineer Forces, associated with authorities in HAFMD 1-38, Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, to include the Civil Engineer Board. The document also discusses how HAFMD 1-38 governance intersects with other governance structures, such as governance for HAFMD 1-18, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Energy, Installations and Environment) authorities. The publication includes an appendix that identifies key Civil Engineer program areas and directs the reader to which governance forum would be the entry point if an issue with Civil Engineer policy, strategy or guidance needs to be raised through Civil Engineer governance forums. This publication will be a living document that is updated as Civil Engineer governance evolves and changes. To check out the DAFPAM, copy and paste the URL below into browser.  

https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/dafpam32-1000/dafpam32-1000.pdf 

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