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In other news, a robot is dishing out salad at Travis AFB

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An automated food preparation robot dubbed “Alfred” has been preparing salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base recently.

“Alfred,” an automated food preparation robot, prepares a salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2021. Travis AFB is the first military base to utilize and test “Alfred.” The design is meant to increase productivity, reduce food waste, and lower risks of viral and microbial transmissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

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Indonesia to take delivery of C-130J at the end of next year

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It has been disclosed by Indonesia Air Force Chief Air Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo that the first C-130J will arrive home in Indonesia at the end of 2022.

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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