US+Military

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__Todd Roberson__

Sarvana, Adam. “Pentagon Plans Major Alternative Fuel Buys.” __Military.com__. 8 June 2006. 14 June 2007. 

(Independence, sustainability) The Defense Department is asking companies to submit proposals for supplying 200 million gallons of alternative or synthetic fuel in anticipation of major field tests of vehicles and vessels by the Air Force and Navy in 2008 and 2009. The field tests are part of a broader effort by the Pentagon to reduce its dependence on foreign oil with cleaner-burning fuels that would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The request was issued to test the military's interest in a technology known as "Fischer-Tropsch," which converts coal or natural gas into liquid fuel.

Secretary of the Air Force. “Air Force Prepares to Test Synthetic Fuel on B-52.” __Office__ __of Public Affairs.__ 13 Sep 2006. 14 June 2007. 

(Independence, sustainability) Air Force’s goal is to have 50 percent of their aviation fuel coming from alternative fuel sources by 2016. Energy is both an economic and national security issue, which is why the Air Force has developed a comprehensive energy strategy. The Air Force was conducting a flight test using a B-52 powered by synthetic JP-8 to demonstrate their commitment to the President's vision of becoming less dependent on foreign oil. To further demonstrate the Air Force's commitment to energy independence, the Secretary of the Air Force has stated an interest in acquiring 100 million gallons of synthetic fuel by 2008.