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May 4, 2022
DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May 6, the Friday before Mother’s Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform.
May 4, 2022
CMSAF discusses Air Force action plan, change and strategic competitors

While visiting Team Robins personnel here, April 29, 2022, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discussed important Air Force issues affecting Airmen while emphasizing the force must stay focused on strategic competitors.
May 3, 2022
FORCECON 2022 AFIMSC industry day set for May 25

Industry, academia and government agencies have a chance to connect and collaborate about installation and mission support May 25 during FORCECON 2022: Innovation – Technology – Gaming at the Tech Port Center and Arena in San Antonio.
May 2, 2022
#IMSCFamily: Meet Antonio Rodriguez

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Meet Antonio Rodriguez, spouse of Airman 1st Class Sophia Rodriguez, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Personnel Office, JBSA-Lackland, Texas. Antonio is our May spouse of the month. He has been around the military his entire life as his dad
May 1, 2022
AAPI Spotlight: Meet Master Sgt. Nicole Adriano Cabrera

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we're celebrating the heritage month by recognizing several of our teammates across the AFIMSC enterprise. Meet Master Sgt. Nicole Adriano Cabrera, readiness training manager with our Air Force
May 1, 2022
AAPI Spotlight: Meet Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re celebrating by recognizing several of our teammates across the AFIMSC enterprise.Meet Chief Master Sgt. Hope Skibitsky, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center command chief who
May 1, 2022
AAPI Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Margaret Kuulei Villela

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re celebrating the event by recognizing several of our teammates across the AFIMSC enterprise.Meet Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Margaret Kuulei Villela, a financial analyst in the Air Force Installation
April 28, 2022
DAF Child & Youth Programs: How they promote development, provide opportunities for military kids

(Editor’s Note: It’s Month of the Military Child and we asked a member of our Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team to tell us about how Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs, managed by the Air Force Services Center, have supported his family on their journey.) JOINT
April 27, 2022
SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

In conjunction with the proclamation, he also announced a new provision to the Department’s leave policy that enables sexual assault survivors to take up to 30 days of non-chargeable leave as they seek resources to support their recovery.
April 27, 2022
#IAMIMSC award winner: Maj. John-Anthony Ford

Meet Maj. John-Anthony Ford, the March #IAMIMSC award winner. Ford is the deputy flight commander of the 766th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron Pacific Region Acquisitions Flight at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
April 27, 2022
Innovation, technology and gaming collide May 24-29 at FORCECON 2022

Airmen and Guardians from across the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force are invited to take part in FORCECON 2022: Innovation – Technology – Gaming, an interactive industry and academia collider event and gaming competition being held at the Tech Port Center and Arena in San Antonio, Texas, May
April 26, 2022
AFIMSC command team seeks Innovation Rodeo ideas

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is seeking ideas for the fourth annual AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo.The call-for-topics campaign, open through June 6, gives military and civilian members of the Department of the Air Force’s mission and
April 23, 2022
AF crowns Readiness Challenge VIII winners, plans FOC event in 2023

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Following a more than 20-year competition hiatus, the Air Force civil engineering community crowned winners of the Air Force Civil Engineer Readiness Challenge April 22, 2022. Surrounded by a crowd of more than 400 civil engineers — competitors, cadre and team
April 22, 2022
AFIMSC arms joint base leaders with ready, capable installations

More than 40 joint base and installation support leaders from across the Department of Defense are more capable of executing their missions as a result of cross-talk and resource discussions at the inaugural Joint Base Commander Summit held here April 19-20.
April 22, 2022
AFCEC cares for the environment to keep the Air Force in flight

While Earth Day focuses worldwide attention on environmental issues every April, a diverse team of Air Force professionals are protecting the environment and assuring mission success every day.
April 21, 2022
Cadet Chapel restoration project expands: Efforts to preserve national historic landmark extend completion date to 2027

Work to return the Cadet Chapel goes on today with expectations to reopen the most popular manmade building in Colorado to the public in 2027.
April 20, 2022
AFIMSC Warfighter Portrait: Saida Hage

The job of a financial management officer can take you to combat zones and outposts all over the world. Just ask Saida Hage, who has spent 25 years serving the Air Force, managing million-dollar budgets and providing financial support to U.S. and coalition forces.
April 14, 2022
AFIMSC team members win AF Civil Engineer awards

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Eight Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center members recently earned 2021 Air Force Civil Engineer Award honors.“The winners, runners-up and nominees represent the best of the Civil Engineer community's incredible talent and dedication,” said Maj.
April 14, 2022
Estep selected as AFMC executive director

The Air Force has selected Lorna B. Estep for the position of executive director, Air Force Materiel Command.
April 14, 2022
Fairchild joins growing Food 2.0 dining improvement program

The Air Force Services Center continues to implement its Healthy Food Initiative (HFI) Food 2.0 program to provide improved food options for Airmen and Guardians across the enterprise. The initiative, which includes modernizing dining facilities and new menu options, celebrated its latest grand
April 14, 2022
AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo pitches: Where are they now?

Here's a look at some of the past AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo projects, currently in varying stages of research, development and execution.
April 14, 2022
AFMC leaders to host virtual town hall

Air Force Materiel Command leadership will host a command-wide virtual town hall, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET.
April 13, 2022
Readiness Challenge nears full return

The Air Force Civil Engineer Readiness Challenge will move one step close to its full return following an initial operational capability (IOC) competition April 18-22, at the Silver Flag Training Site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The challenge is hosted by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center,
April 11, 2022
AFA honors former AFICC contracting officer as top civilian

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Kori McNabb's contributions to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's mission recently earned her the Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year Award.As the lead contracting specialist with the Air Force
April 11, 2022
PM boot camp builds proficiency, delivers more effective program management

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues to deliver the Department of the Air Force’s military construction programs more effectively and efficiently.AFIMSC recently gathered civil engineers from across the organization, as well as
April 8, 2022
AFIMSC I-WEPTAC capstone event accelerates change

Mission area working groups presented solutions for the Air and Space Forces’ biggest installation and mission support challenges to senior leaders during out-briefs at the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference April 6-7.
April 8, 2022
Around the Air Force: Career Intermission Program, F-35 Agile Communications, World Class Athlete Program

This week’s look Around the Air Force includes information on our Air Force Services Center's World Class Athlete and Air Force Shooting Programs relocating to Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Hosted by Senior Airman Kahdija Slaughter)
April 7, 2022
PSFB CE team to compete in first Air Force readiness challenge in 22 years

Readiness Challenge is back, thanks to the work of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. Here's a look at one team's preparation.
April 6, 2022
SAPR restricted reporting policies increase victim protections

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and an opportunity to make Air Force Materiel Command personnel aware of changes in restricted reporting policies and protections available to victims.
April 6, 2022
AFIMSC Warfighter Portrait: Pitman Kennedy

Pitman Kennedy is passionate about giving back, making a difference and leaving a lasting impact.
April 6, 2022
AFIMSC delivers Air Force EOD team competition to enterprise

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Thanks to a collaboration between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and headquarters Air Force Civil Engineering, Air Force explosive ordnance disposal teams now have a new program to build camaraderie, show their skills, learn from each
April 5, 2022
Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad.
April 5, 2022
MOMC: Meet Cathy Steinman

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Month of the Military Child! Since the 1980s, we have taken time out to recognize the huge sacrifices our military kids have and continue to make on behalf of our nation. This month, we applaud military kids – young and old – for not only the daily
April 5, 2022
MOMC: Meet David Malone

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- It’s Month of the Military Child! Since the 1980s, we have taken time out to recognize the huge sacrifices our military kids have and continue to make on behalf of our nation. This month, we applaud military kids – young and old – for not only the daily
April 4, 2022
FYSA Podcast: Change Agents

Listen to FYSA on DVIDS - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Google Podcasts - Amazon MusicFt. Meade, Md. – For your situational awareness, today’s Airmen are collaborative, connected and they want to serve, making them the most valued asset in the U.S. Air Force. But what good is having super-intelligent
April 4, 2022
AFMC panel highlights women in mentoring

The Air Force Materiel Command held its second Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel, March 30, in conjunction with the annual observance of Women’s History Month.
April 4, 2022
New AFMC Professional Library encourages lifelong learning

A new Air Force Materiel Command Professional Library offers Airmen and civilians the opportunity to embrace lifelong professional development with books, podcasts, articles and more, inspired by leadership recommendations across diverse subject areas.
April 2, 2022
#IMSCFamily: Meet Jenny Herrmann

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Meet Jenny Herrmann, spouse of Pete Herrmann with the Air Force Installation Contracting Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Jenny is our April spouse of the month.She has been around the military from the moment the couple met 15 years ago.
March 31, 2022
New AFMC Professional Library encourages lifelong learning

A new Air Force Materiel Command Professional Library offers Airmen and civilians the opportunity to embrace lifelong professional development with books, podcasts, articles and more, inspired by leadership recommendations across diverse subject areas.
March 31, 2022
Thinking outside the mailbox: Robins first base to get Intelligent Lockers

What started out as an Airman’s innovative idea to help his wingmen is now a reality at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.The installation held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 30 for its recently installed Intelligent Lockers, giving the Airmen at the dormitories a centralized location to receive their
March 30, 2022
Commentary: A culture of inclusion is key to success

March 31 is the Transgender Day of Visibility. This day celebrates the contributions and resilience of every transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary American, along with their communities. In recognition of this day, the AFMC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ)
March 27, 2022
363 ISRW Airman rises to the occasion, helps Air Force win Gold at 2022 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship

The Air Force finished undefeated and took home the Gold during the 2022 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 5-13.In four round-robin games, the Air Force team allowed only one goal and that’s thanks to their defense and goalkeeper. The goalie for the Air
March 25, 2022
Air Force World Class Athlete and shooting programs relocated to Colorado Springs

Airman and Guardian Olympians now have a new home, as the Department of the Air Force relocated its World Class Athlete and Air Force Shooting programs to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The move should improve program management and strengthen collaboration between the Air Force and the Olympic and
March 24, 2022
AFMC honors Airmen for excellence

The Air Force Materiel Command honored top Airmen for 2021 during the Annual Excellence Award Banquet March 23, 2022.
March 23, 2022
Application window opens for Olympic hopefuls

The application window for Airmen, Guardians, Reservists and Guardsmen who dream of Olympic competition is now open. Department of the Air Force and Space Force athletes have 45 days to apply to begin their training with the hopes of competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Once
March 23, 2022
AFSFC transforming Defender readiness with realistic training curriculum

The Air Force Security Forces Center is transforming Defender readiness with two new courses designed to challenge security forces members with a more realistic representation of a deployed environment.
March 22, 2022
#IAMIMSC award winner: Master Sgt. Mel Flores

Meet Master Sgt. Mel Flores, the February #IAMIMSC award winner.
March 22, 2022
Fighting fire with fire: AFCEC program combats increasing wildland fire risk

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – With the first flames of the 2022 wildfire season already appearing in places like Florida, California and Kansas, Air Force wildland fire teams nationwide are busy fighting fire with fire for continued mission success. Prescribed burns, often described as
March 22, 2022
Defense Logistics Agency designated DOD’s printing services provider

The Defense Logistics Agency is now the Defense Department’s primary provider of printing services, office print devices and electronic conversion services according to a DOD instruction signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
March 22, 2022
CSAF Leadership Library: March 2022

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presents four new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library: the Amazon Prime movie "The Legend: The Bessie Coleman Story," "Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging," "Intelligence Matters podcast: China's Ambitions in the World and What They Mean
March 18, 2022
Tyndall’s Hololab debuts as virtual gateway to Installation of the Future

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Digital Twin Hololab went live yesterday at Tyndall AFB to showcase the base’s digital transformation as part of Installation of the Future efforts. These cutting-edge planning concepts and innovative technologies will be integrated across the base and enable
March 16, 2022
Women’s History: Meet Lt. Col. Stacy Eskridge

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
March 16, 2022
Women's History: Meet Tierney Ray

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
March 16, 2022
People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

As the lead command for Counter-sUAS efforts for the Air Force, a team of seven experts from the Air Force Materiel Command Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations Directorate facilitates research and development efforts related to defensive sUAS technology.
March 16, 2022
SNCO Academy’s enhanced curriculum development takes center stage during CSAF inaugural visit

Air Force SNCOA students took the opportunity to share their enhanced curriculum development with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during his visit to Gunter Annex.
March 15, 2022
Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs

The run-up to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s fourth annual Innovation Rodeo began this week with the start of a call-for-topics campaign.
March 15, 2022
Women’s History: Senior Master Sgt. Tanitra K. Lee

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
March 15, 2022
Tyndall kicks off construction for $32.5 million project awarded to local small business

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A new $32.5 million flightline munitions storage area is on the way for Tyndall following a construction kick-off meeting recently.The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District awarded the contract Feb. 1 to EMR, Inc. of Niceville, Florida. The work includes eight
March 14, 2022
People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

Tiny in size, low cost and increasingly abundant, small unmanned aircraft systems pose a big threat to military operations and installations worldwide.
March 13, 2022
CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen

The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military, including infrastructure, climate, housing, cost of living,
March 9, 2022
Airman makes debut as Winter Olympian, has sights set for 2026

Imagine being the first black athlete to compete in a sport where you are hurling yourself headfirst down an icy track at speeds over 90 mph. That is exactly what Airman First Class Kelly Curtis did recently as she competed in the skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
March 9, 2022
Surviving Hurricane Michael in building 909

Two members of the Ride-Out Element reflect on the Hurricane Michael's landfall over Tyndall Air Force Base as the base Emergency Operations Center, in which they sheltered, is demolished. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Natural Disaster Recovery Division is dedicated to the rebuild efforts at
March 8, 2022
Registration opens for I-WEPTAC 2022

Registration is now open for the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference, the main innovation and collaboration forum for installation and mission support to the Air and Space Forces.
March 8, 2022
AFIMSC identifies information technology infrastructure needs across installations

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Communication – whether by land line, giant voice or land mobile radio – is critical to every installation and, ultimately, mission accomplishment for the Department of the Air Force. To help ensure the viability of information technology infrastructure for
March 7, 2022
AFMC to host Women’s History Month Mentoring Panel

The Air Force Materiel Command will host its second Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel, March 30, in conjunction with Women’s History Month.
March 3, 2022
Brown, Raymond highlight strengths, ‘intertwined’ nature of their separate services

The senior leaders hosted a "fireside chat" discussing how the Air and Space Forces are designed to work seamlessly and side-by-side to enhance the capabilities of each in protecting the nation’s security and interests.
March 3, 2022
In AFMC and AFIMSC: Our Differences Make Us Stronger

The Air Force Materiel Command Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Office recently released a new slogan, “Our Differences Make Us Stronger,” to emphasize how recognizing and celebrating our differences can help us become the AFMC We Need. This idea of embracing our differences to the
March 3, 2022
Women’s History: Meet Tracey Crockett

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
March 3, 2022
Women’s History: Meet CMSgt. Sandie Hedge

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
March 2, 2022
Women's History Month: Meet Loren Lorenz

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month.Meet
March 2, 2022
Atlantic runway repair reaches halfway point

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – For the last two years, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center has been working closely with a team of contractors, U.S. Space Force, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and U.K. government officials to upgrade a strategically important runway on Ascension
March 2, 2022
Women's History Month: Meet Krystal Garay Rodriguez

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month.Meet
March 2, 2022
Women's History Month: Meet Tech. Sgt. Faith Marie Donavon

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
March 1, 2022
Air Force art contest opens for submissions

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Imagine, Create & Win! It’s that time of year to show off your creative artistry in the Air Force Art Contest. The submission period will be throughout the month of March. Artists may submit up to two, digital photographs of their two-dimensional (2D)
March 1, 2022
DAF hosts 2nd annual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium

The Secretary of the Air Force’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Women’s Initiatives Team, will host the second annual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
March 1, 2022
#IMSCFamily: Meet Master Sgt. Julio Enrique Vizcarrondo Jr.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Meet Master Sgt. Julio Enrique Vizcarrondo Jr., spouse of Master Sgt. Ana Maria Vizcarrondo with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Expeditionary Support and Innovation Directorate. Julio is our March spouse of the month.He’s been
Feb. 28, 2022
Women's History Month: Airman 1st Class Julia Montgomery

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month.Meet
Feb. 28, 2022
Women's History Month: Meet Kelley Daniels

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
Feb. 28, 2022
Women's History Month: Meet CMSgt. Natasha Weaver

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
Feb. 28, 2022
Women's History Month: Meet CMSgt. Melinda Fletcher

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
Feb. 28, 2022
Women's History Month: Meet Whitney Gaither

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. We invited women within the #IAMIMSC team to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month. Meet
Feb. 28, 2022
#IAMIMSC award winner: Trevor Townsend

Meet Trevor Townsend, the January #IAMIMSC award winner. Townsend is a systems accountant with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Resources Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Feb. 28, 2022
Cross Cultural Mentoring Panel highlights mentorship challenges, opportunities

Coinciding with the annual Black History Month Observance, the virtual event featured a panel of Black leaders from across the command.
Feb. 24, 2022
Small AFIMSC team to have big impact on Air Force field communications

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A small AFIMSC team of self-proclaimed “nerds” are busy setting the ground work to ensure mission and emergency communications infrastructure are synched, updated and funded for Department of the Air Force mission success today and in the future.The new Land
Feb. 23, 2022
AFMC marks progress in diversity initiatives, continues change, implementation

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the enterprise as it implements commander-driven expectations to drive cultural change in the organization.
Feb. 18, 2022
AFIMSC engineers continue legacy of vital support to Airmen, Guardians

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – For more than 75 years, civil engineers have provided the foundation for the lethality and readiness of air power. From bedding down new missions and modernizing infrastructure, to protecting natural resources and emergency management, engineers help the Air
Feb. 17, 2022
Engineers Week 2022: Meet Ned Harshbarger

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Engineers Week and we wanted to spotlight a few of our engineer teammates at AFIMSC. Meet Ned Harshbarger with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 4 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Harshbarger is a European Defense
Feb. 17, 2022
Engineers Week 2022: Meet Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Field

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Engineers Week and we wanted to spotlight a few of our engineer teammates at AFIMSC. Meet Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Field with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Installation Support Directorate. Field is the Facilities Sustainment,
Feb. 17, 2022
Engineers Week 2022: Meet Catherine Jerrard

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Engineers Week and we wanted to spotlight a few of our engineer teammates at AFIMSC.Meet Catherine Jerrard with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installations Directorate. Jerrard is an environmental engineer in the Base Realignment and Closure
Feb. 17, 2022
Engineers Week 2022: Meet Tech. Sgt. Lee Garner

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Engineers Week and we wanted to spotlight a few of our engineer teammates at AFIMSC. Meet Tech. Sgt. Lee Garner with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Operations Directorate at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Garner is the Aircraft Arresting System
Feb. 17, 2022
Engineers Week 2022: Steven Willis

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Engineers Week and we wanted to spotlight a few of our engineer teammates at AFIMSC.Meet Steven Willis with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installations Directorate. Willis is the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program manager.What is your
Feb. 17, 2022
Engineers Week 2022: Meet Maj. Harrizon Sanchez

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Engineers Week and we wanted to spotlight a few of our engineer teammates at AFIMSC. Meet Maj. Harrizon Sanchez with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Facility Engineering Directorate. Sanchez is the deputy director of the Facilities Sustainment,
Feb. 17, 2022
Engineers Week 2022: Meet Erik Potter

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – It’s Engineers Week and we wanted to spotlight a few of our engineer teammates at AFIMSC.Meet Erik Potter with our Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installations Directorate. Potter is a utility privatization program manager in the Real Estate Development
Feb. 17, 2022
Air Force to phase out 13O career field, strengthen all Airmen joint capabilities

The Air Force continues to evolve its professional education and force structure to ensure all Airmen can apply operational concepts and contribute to Joint All-Domain Operations, versus limiting it to one core AFSC.
Feb. 17, 2022
Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022

Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.
Feb. 16, 2022
AFIMSC worldwide pursues innovation, automation to streamline finance operations

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s annual financial services workshop continued to standardize financial operation processes to ensure Airmen and Guardians are paid timely and accurately. AFIMSC welcomed more than 940 financial services professionals from the Department of the
Feb. 16, 2022
AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work

With remote options, this type of federal employment can be key to allowing military spouses to advance their careers even amidst ongoing military relocations.
Feb. 14, 2022
LAUNCH serves as ‘front door’ to access AFIMSC programs, services

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s virtual support center, LAUNCH, is helping customers find information about installation and mission support services.
Feb. 10, 2022
AFIMSC teammates share thoughts about Black History Month

AFIMSC joins the nation in celebrating Black History Month during February.
Feb. 10, 2022
DAF leadership hosts Black History Month Observance event

Department of the Air Force senior leaders hosted a virtual event Feb. 9 to celebrate the contributions of Black American Airmen and Guardians throughout the history of the department.