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On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who courageously gave their lives while serving our country. Sending gratitude and remembrance to all the fallen heroes and their families.

The C-5M Super Galaxy is a marvel of engineering, but even the best upgrades have limits.

With the news that the fleet is staying in service until 2050, we are looking at an unprecedented sustainment challenge.

The data is sobering:
✅ 135-ton max payload (unmatched)
❌ 37% readiness rate (concerning)
⏳ 20+ more years of service required

Maintaining "outsize" cargo capacity is non-negotiable for global power projection, but the 2027 budget request highlights the massive financial risk of sustaining aging metal.

How do you fix a 37% mission-capable rate on an airframe this complex?

https://na2.hubs.ly/H05tdn-0

C-5 Galaxies Now Slated To Keep Flying Until 2050 As Readiness Plummets To 37 Percent Nothing in the USAF's inventory can do what a C-5 can, but even after costly upgrades, they remain extremely temperamental.

EMPEQ CEO Herbert Dwyer is energized after participating in the "Summit on Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment" at the Syracuse Center of Excellence.

Dwyer was honored to speak on Panel 2 and share insights from EMPEQ during his talk, "Hallucination of AI in Critical Infrastructure." There was an incredible depth of knowledge among the other speakers and attendees.

The Center of Excellence provided the perfect backdrop for these crucial conversations about integrating AI, responsibly and effectively, into our critical infrastructure.

A sincere thank you to the organizers for putting together such a high-caliber event, and to everyone we had the chance to connect with. Let’s keep the conversation going!

AI and Critical Infrastructure
We are excited to announce that EMPEQ CEO Herbert Dwyer will be taking the stage at the upcoming Summit on Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment in Syracuse, NY.

As AI integration grows across building and grid technologies, understanding the risks and separating fact from fiction is more important than ever.

📅 Session Details

Location: Syracuse Center of Excellence

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

Panel 2: AI Applications in Building Connected Infrastructures

Speaker: "Hallucination of AI in Critical Infrastructure"

This summit brings together industry leaders from across the energy and smart building sectors to define the agenda for next-generation technology. We look forward to connecting with peers and exploring how we can build a smarter, safer, and more connected infrastructure.

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate a massive milestone with one of our incredible government collaborators and project team members!

Many congrats to Lieutenant Colonel Jay Vizcarra, who was recently awarded the "Individual Achievement Award in Test & Evaluation" by Under Secretary of War Michael Duffy at the Warfighting Acquisition Awards.

Our CEO, Herbert Dwyer, stated that, “working with Lt. Col. Vizcarra is one of my deepest honors. It's been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a meaningful proprietary AI technology to support our warfighters in a profound way.”

Please join us in congratulating our government collaborator on this prestigious and well-deserved honor!

Empeq's COO, Derek LaClair, attended the Syracuse Keynote & Office Hours with UNY50 presented by Upstate Venture Connect.

Hearing from seasoned leaders like Craig Weatherup (former CEO of PepsiCo) provides such valuable perspective on scaling innovation and navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape. At Empeq, we’re always looking for ways to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and the ground-level technology that powers our world.

Key takeaways from the session:

- The importance of resilient leadership in rapidly changing markets.
- How established industry veterans can mentor the next generation of tech innovators.
- The strength of the upstate New York innovation ecosystem.

Events like these reinforce our commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry, not just through our technology, but through the continuous exchange of ideas with other leaders.

Thanks to the INSPYRE Innovation Hub by CenterState CEO for hosting such an impactful afternoon!

Gartner notes that 59% of organizations don’t even measure their data quality. In asset-heavy environments, this "quiet killer" shows up as:
❌ Duplicate equipment records
❌ Mismatched part numbers
❌ Incomplete attributes
❌ Undocumented substitutions

The gap between fragmented records and operational outcomes is where money is lost. Physical Asset Intelligence (PAI) is the emerging discipline designed to bridge that gap.

By moving from "snapshots" of data to a continuous, verified "asset truth," organizations can increase asset life by up to 40% and reduce unplanned downtime by half.

Learn how EMPEQ is helping leaders de-risk their supply chains and master their infrastructure: 🔗 https://na2.hubs.ly/H03CBz50

Revolutionizing Military Readiness from the Halls of Capitol Hill 🏛️🦾

Mission-capable rates aren’t just metrics; they are the backbone of national security.

This past week, EMPEQ co-founders Herbert Dwyer and Derek LaClair were in Washington, D.C., meeting with Senate and Congressional leaders to discuss a critical shift in how we maintain our military’s most vital assets.

The challenge? The U.S. Military is constantly seeking ways to improve mission-capable rates.
The solution? EMPEQ’s proprietary AI equipment and parts technology.

Why this matters:
- Proven Success: Our tech is already on the ground, significantly slashing the time it takes to return military systems to service.
- Speed to Service: We’re moving past manual bottlenecks toward AI-driven efficiency.
- The 2027 Vision: With the support of our leaders in DC, we are on track for a quick deployment across all military branches by 2027.

Innovation moves fast, but readiness must move faster. We’re proud to be leading the charge.

Want to make smarter, data-driven decisions for your energy audits? 🔍

Tune in to the Full of Energy Podcast with AEE as EMPEQ CEO Herbert Dwyer and TARSHEED Co-Founder Aiman Al-Sakka dive deep into how actionable insights are revolutionizing energy audits.

🎧 Listen now and unlock the power of data!
https://www.aeecenter.org/aee-news/data-driven-decisions-podcast/

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today, EMPEQ honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of equality and unity.