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Department of Defense releases new operational energy strategy; more fight, less fuel

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aircraft over Afghanistan, 8 Dec 2010. billion, a 255% increase over 1997 prices. At least 80% of land convoys in Afghanistan are for transporting fuel to warfighters, Lynn said. This includes the civilian electrical grid in the United States, which powers some fixed installations that directly support military operations.