By WC Missouri News |
May 2, 2024
The 509th Civil Engineer Squadron has made significant advancements in their process for locating buried utility lines prior to excavations, resulting in time and cost savings. Master Sgt. Arthur Barnachea, the 509th Civil Engineer facilities superintendent, highlighted the importance of this improvement, stating, "Although the end result is the same, the difference is in the process itself."By using $20,000 in innovation funding acquired over five years, the 509th CES acquired two radio detection locators, enabling their Airmen to identify underground electrical, water,...