Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center News

Mission Spotlight: Christopher Dzurik

Pentagon News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:14:30 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Meet Christopher Dzurik, basing and beddown engineer for Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 10 at Air Force Global Strike Command. Dzurik’s contribution to our warfighting mission is worthy of this installation of our Mission Spotlight series.

Patrick SFB team wins DAF-wide FM innovation competition

Pentagon News — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:26:00 GMT

A team from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, won first place in a Shark Tank-style competition May 27 for having the best idea to solve a Department of the Air Force financial management problem.

Applications open through July 31 for Acquisition Instructor Course

Marisa Alia-Novobilski — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:55:00 GMT

High-performing acquisition officers and civilians have until July 31 to apply to Class 27A of the Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC).

Ready Airmen, Ready Installations, Ready Mission

Pentagon News — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:39:00 GMT

A collection of photos from recent AFIMSC-hosted events.

DAF selects partner for commercialized on-base lodging

Pentagon News — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:26:00 GMT

A commercial partner has been identified that will allow the DAF to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories.

NMED, DAF verbally agree to collaboration that advances PFAS cleanup at Cannon AFB

Pentagon News — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:15:00 GMT

The New Mexico Environment Department and the Department of the Air Force announced a verbal agreement to establish a collaborative groundwater-sampling framework to support ongoing PFAS investigation and clean-up activities at Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County.

New F-22A Raptor hangar marks construction milestone at JBLE

Pentagon News — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:23:37 GMT

A push to modernize infrastructure for the F-22 Raptor reached a milestone last month with the formal handover of a new 76,445-square-foot hangar at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Warfighter Portrait: Julio Toala

Pentagon News — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:55:00 GMT

When Julio Toala hung up his Army uniform for good, his career of service didn’t end; it simply transformed.

Mission Support Leaders gather to ‘Shoulder the Force together’

Pentagon News — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:18:00 GMT

More than 175 leaders from installations across the Department of the Air Force gathered in San Antonio April 28-30 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2026 Mission Support Leadership Conference to discuss the trends, issues and solutions facing command teams supporting DAF’s power projection platforms.

Historic Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Skid Strip renovated for modern space mission needs

Emre Kelly — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:03:00 GMT

After a two-year, large-scale renovation, the previously aging runway has been transformed into a modern, unified strip ready to support some of the nation’s heaviest military aircraft and payloads.

Department of the Air Force celebrates innovative design and engineering in 2025 awards

AFIMSC Public Affairs — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:10:15 GMT

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center announced the winners of the 2025 Department of the Air Force Design Awards on April 15, recognizing four outstanding projects for exceptional achievements in design, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

Offutt recovers and rebuilds seven years after historic flood

Christine Alombro Walker — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:51:00 GMT

Seven years ago on March 15, 2019, the Missouri River flooded Offutt Air Force Base, inundating a third of the installation, destroying 1.2 million square feet of workspace, and damaging 137 facilities.

Warfighter Portrait: Gary McNeal

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:46:02 GMT

As an Attorney Advisor for the AFIMSC Judge Advocate office, Gary McNeal is the command’s ethics counselor, providing crucial advice on standards of conduct, administrative law, and civil law matters. His work is foundational to building a culture of integrity across the enterprise.

AFMC honors top performers at 2025 Annual Excellence Awards

Brian Dietrick — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:14:00 GMT

The AFMC Annual Excellence Awards recognize top military and civilian performers across the enterprise for leadership, teamwork, and mission success.

AFIMSC leaders recognize Detachment 6 excellence

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:16:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Thomas Sherman, commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, AFIMSC command chief, visited AFIMSC Detachment 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 6, 2026, to meet with the team and recognize Airmen for their outstanding contributions to the mission.

Warfighter Portrait: Master Sgt. Gary Waters Jr.

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:42 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Master Sgt. Gary Waters Jr. began his career in vehicle

Morón AB, Travis AFB win 2026 Air Force Innkeeper Awards

Pentagon News — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:39:54 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force has announced the winners of the 2026 Air

AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners

Pentagon News — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:50:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

Pilot, Defender named 2025 Air Force Athletes of the Year

Pentagon News — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:18:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force has named a volleyball player and a soccer player as its top athletes for 2025, recognizing them for their ability to balance demanding military duties with elite athletic performance and community leadership.

Air Force names best dining facilities, food service pros

Pentagon News — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:46:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Services Center has announced the winners of