Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center News

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

Warfighter Portrait: Master Sgt. Richard Woods

Pentagon News — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:29:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – For Master Sgt. Richard Woods, the ultimate measure of

AFIMSC seeks submissions for Financial Management Innovation Rodeo

Pentagon News — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:14:33 GMT

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

Video: U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Restoration Milestone

Pentagon News — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel restoration reached two new milestones as teams began to

Air Force pilots fuel-flexible generator for Travis AFB

Pentagon News — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:06:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force is testing a 250-kilowatt

AFMC leadership visits AFIMSC

Pentagon News — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and Chief Master Sgt. James "Bill" E. Fitch II, AFMC command chief, visited AFIMSC headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 3, 2026, to meet with center leadership and recognize Airmen who have made outstanding contributions to the mission.

Warfighter Portrait: Erika Herron

Pentagon News — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:07:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – "Either we evolve, or we disappear."For Erika Herron, this

New Tinker electrical peaking plant enables energy resilience

Paul Shirk — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Oklahoma Congressional representatives along with leaders from Tinker Air Force Base and Oklahoma Gas & Electric celebrated the opening of an electrical peaking plant in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held here Feb. 19, 2026. The plant is designed to generate up to 96 megawatts, enough to power 34,000 homes during normal operation. It features two natural gas-fired combustion turbine units that, when necessary, can provide islanding capability to support Tinker’s AFB’s numerous no-fail missions. In addition to supporting critical infrastructure on base, the OG&E Tinker Power Plant strengthens overall electrical grid performance and stability for electrical customers both on base and in the community. It can be brought online quickly to meet peak demand and respond to real-time system needs.

AFIMSC unveils ‘SPEED CSO’ to fast-track innovation for installation mission support capabilities

Pentagon News — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:22:00 GMT

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

Mission Spotlight: Dustin Dickens

Pentagon News — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:40:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Meet Dustin Dickens, the AFIMSC/A9 Principal Improvement

World Class Athlete Program showcases Air Force excellence ahead of Winter Olympics

Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:08:00 GMT

As the world prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, the DAF is spotlighting the Air Force WCAP, a unique initiative that develops elite competitors while strengthening military readiness.