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  • 2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done.Armed with feedback from housing residents,

  • Defenders forge culture of service, remember fallen Airmen

    Expeditionary security forces squadrons share a culture across the globe—wherever the U.S. Air Force needs to fly aircraft into harm’s way. They are there keeping Airmen and resting aircraft safe. They patrol the fence line; control who steps onto the base.They do this with the knowledge that it’s

  • AFIMSC trains 600 finance Airmen at virtual worldwide workshop

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Making sure Airmen and Guardians get the pay and compensation they need to concentrate on the mission is the focus of financial experts at every level of the Air Force. To make sure that continues to happen as smoothly as possible even in the COVID-19

  • AFCEC helps feed the force at deployed location

    UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, Middle East – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading the $2.5 million construction of a new dining facility to streamline mealtime for U.S. and coalition forces at an allied base in the Middle East. The 11,840-square-foot building, expected to be completed by May, will

  • Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency

    Senior leaders are focused on building and growing resilience by establishing a task force called Operation Arc Care. This task force is currently reviewing resilience programs and overarching strategy using a phased approach which began in November.

  • #IAMIMSC: Master Sgt. Alicia Clark

    Meet Master Sgt. Alicia Clark, commander’s support staff NCO in charge, Air Force Security Forces Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

    An idea for a smart locker mail system in base dorms won the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • Revolutionizing the flightline of the future

    The Tyndall Program Management Office hosted a Flightline of the Future Summit Feb. 3 to explore opportunities to turn the base’s current flightline into a high-tech resource for the missions of tomorrow.

  • Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

    The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership

  • #IMSCFamily: Kristin Mryssa Porras Coutin

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Meet Kristin Mryssa Porras Coutin, spouse of Tech. Sgt. Luis Porras Vargas, training and development manager with the Air Force Services Center. Kristin has been around the military for most of her life. Her parents met in Hanau, Germany, during Operations

  • Trio wants to transform civil engineering with 3D modeling

    Scott McClure, Master Sgt. Luke Rogan and Capt. Nathanael Kohl submitted an idea for a 3D structural scanner plan that was selected to be one of eight finalists at the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Innovation Rodeo on Feb. 5.

  • DM opens new lodging facility

    The new Air Force Inns lodging facility held its grand opening ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 27, 2021. The $60 million facility provides increased capacity, modernized amenities and replaced the existing lodging facility.

  • Virtual reality could transform wing exercises

    Joseph Suddarth, assistant fire chief in the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is a finalist for the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo.

  • Eglin Airman’s simple idea could save lives

    Staff Sgt. Eric Gonzalez, extinguisher maintenance manager for the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is a finalist for the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo.

  • AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

    As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm

  • DoD extends deadline for Tenant Satisfaction Survey 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of Defense is extending the deadline for Air Force housing residents to complete the annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey to Feb. 5 to ensure residents have an opportunity to voice their opinions.  “The more residents who respond, the better we

  • Innovation Rodeo finalist seeks to increase security officer efficiency

    Staff Sgt. Jordon Varnier, crime prevention program manager for the 30th Security Forces Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, will have a chance to help develop a more innovative Air Force as he was selected to be one of eight finalists for the 2021 Air Force Installation and Mission

  • #IAMIMSC: Maj. Adrianna Perez

    Meet Maj. Adrianna Perez, Resource Management Analysis and Support Branch Chief with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Resources Directorate, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

  • New SUVs provide cooler, smoother ride for Defender canines

    The Air Force Security Forces Center’s Vehicle Program delivered the first of the new military working dog patrol vehicles to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, as part of their initiative to modernize Defender equipment across the Air Force.

  • Civilian Developmental Education key to leadership, growth

    Ensuring civilian Airmen are prepared to fulfill and excel in leadership positions across the command is the driving force behind the dedicated effort by Air Force Materiel Command leaders to encourage employees to apply for upcoming Civilian Development Education opportunities.

  • SAF/IE Releases Installation Energy Strategic Plan for Energy Assurance

    The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy announces the release of the Installation Energy Strategic Plan. The Plan, which replaces the 2017 Air Force Energy Flight Plan, seeks to better align installation energy efforts with mission needs.

  • #IAMIMSC: Robert Henkel 

    Meet Robert Henkel, Basing and Beddown Facility Program Manager, AFIMSC Detachment 7, JBSA-Randolph, Texas.

  • Meet the 2021 I-WEPTAC MAWG Chairs

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Meet the 2021 I-WEPTAC Mission Area Working Group chairs. The teams they lead are charged with helping shape the future of Air Force combat support by finding innovative solutions to today’s installation and mission support challenges.

  • Going the distance with AFCEC ultramarathoners 

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- What do you do when running a 26.2-mile marathon just isn’t enough? Two members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, tack on about another 75 miles!  Capt. Kyle Imhoff, Air Force Civil Engineer Center

  • AF Year in Photos

    This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • AFMC reinforces value of mentoring, AFMC We Need

    To ensure the command and the Air Force has a strong leadership base to fly, fight and win into the future, the Air Force Materiel Command continues to encourage personnel at all levels to participate in mentorship programs in 2021.

  • Air Force tests Wing Feedback App at JBSA

    The Air Force is testing a new mobile app at Joint Base San Antonio that aims to give Airmen a convenient way to provide feedback or raise concerns about their experiences on the installation.

  • #IMSCFamily: Heather Marie Maeger

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Meet Heather Marie Maeger, spouse of Maj. Kyle Maeger, branch chief of the Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Tyndall AFB, Florida. Heather is our January #IMSCFamily spotlight.Heather has been around the Air Force for about

  • AFMC Connect continues focus on resiliency, connectedness for 2021

    The Air Force Materiel Command will continue to focus on resiliency in 2021 through the AFMC Connect program. The initiative, launched in January 2020, provides monthly training topics for leaders to use for facilitating deliberate and meaningful discussions with teams in an effort to increase unit

  • #IAMIMSC: Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Rogers

    Meet Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Rogers, Resource Management NCO in charge, AFIMSC Installation Support Directorate, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • AFCEC brings together engineers, senior leaders during virtual symposium

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Civil engineers and senior leaders from across the Department of Defense met in a virtual setting Dec. 16-17 to discuss new policies and a path forward for military construction programs in a rapidly changing execution environment. Sponsored by the Air Force

  • #IAMIMSC: Michael Braithwaite

    Meet Michael Braithwaite, Logistics Management Specialist, AFIMSC Detachment 8, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

  • Collection of deferred Social Security tax begins Jan. 1

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The tax collector is coming early in 2021.Paychecks of both military and civilian personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and throughout executive branch agencies will be smaller starting Jan. 1 through April.In an effort to provide temporary relief

  • AFCEC upgrades fuel capabilities at Andersen

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is managing $96 million worth of repairs at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam as part of continued Defense Logistics Agency – Energy support to enhance fuel storage capabilities Air Force-wide.The critical construction on the

  • Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins: A Year in Review

    2020 has been a fast-paced year for Defender Nation. Our Security Forces Enterprise navigated tough decisions on security and risk to maintain unblinking security for our installations at home and abroad. We enable the Department of the Air Force to fly, fight and win in air, space, and cyberspace.

  • Work officially begins to replace Offutt’s aging runway

    OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Work has officially started recently to completely replace Offutt’s aging runway as Phase 0 of the $143.9 million project got underway.Phase 0 consists of a variety of preparatory contractor work prior to the full airfield closure in March 2021 that will help them meet

  • AF environmental study greenlights Edwards solar project

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A project to develop what could be one of the largest solar photovoltaic arrays in the country -- and the largest solar project ever for the Department of Defense at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. -- is moving forward after clearing a required environmental

  • CSAF releases Action Orders to Accelerate Change Across Air Force

    In August, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., released his strategic approach entitled Accelerate Change or Lose, in which he described his view of the strategic landscape as Air Force chief of staff and, from that, his emphasis on why change is necessary. The newly-released action

  • #IAMIMSC: Coben Scott

    Meet Coben Scott, Fire & Emergency Services Program Manager, AFIMSC Detachment 6, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

  • Signed lease signals Kirtland research park underway

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force and Thunderbird Kirtland Development, LLC, recently reached agreement and signed a long-term lease to begin developing a planned commercial research park at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.The agreement, part of the Air Force’s Enhanced Use

  • Annual DOD Housing Survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force is asking tenants of its privatized and government-owned housing to share their experiences and opinions of the programs via the DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey beginning Dec. 8. The survey, administered by CEL & Associates,

  • #IAMIMSC: Master Sgt. James Mullis

    Meet Master Sgt. James Mullis, Rapid Strategic Deployment Services Contract Manager, 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.

  • Air Force Services Center launches Air Force Gaming

    Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11, under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program. AFG is focused on supporting the Air Force’s resiliency and retention efforts through the creation of a global esports program that brings Airmen and Space Professionals

  • AFICC creates innovative contract vehicle for BRAC program

    JOINT-BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has a new contract vehicle to help the Base Realignment and Closure program achieve site cleanup and closure at some of the Air Force's most challenging sites.The Air Force awarded six BRAC Environmental

  • Simple comment leads to royal education, career growth, experience

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- It started with the simple comment, “I wish I could go,” and ended with career growth and life experiences. Scott Ensign, Air Force GeoBase Program manager and Air Force Civil Engineer Center Geo Integration officer, recently returned from a unique

  • #IMSCFamily: Vernon Rogers

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Meet Vernon Rogers, spouse of Senior Master Sgt. Whitney Rogers, superintendent of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Commander's Action Group, is our December #IMSCFamily Spotlight. Vernon has been around the military for 23 years, 20

  • #IAMIMSC: Josh Biggers

    Meet Josh Biggers, Project Manager, AFIMSC Detachment 2, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

  • Commentary: Get involved, support your AFIMSC family

    Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson, AFIMSC First Sergeant, asks teammates to get involved, support each other and participate in family fun and professional development events that aim to help the entire AFIMSC family connect and grow.

  • #IAMIMSC: Judy Lopez

    Meet Judy Lopez, Deputy Director, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • VCSAF Wilson ends longest tenure in AF history

    Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen “Seve” Wilson retired Nov. 13 in a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., ending the longest tenure in the position.

  • Construction picks up for new Airman Training Complex at JBSA-Lackland

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) is leading a massive $700 million, multi-year construction project to modernize the Gateway to the Air Force for new Basic Military Training recruits. Construction of the Basic Military Training West Campus at Joint

  • Computerized canines to join Team Tyndall

    Over the last year, the Tyndall Program Management Office and the 325th Security Forces Squadron, in coordination with headquarters Air Force Security Forces, have been working with industry to develop a system to enhance security and safety for the base population. Tyndall is the test base for

  • AFIMSC builds culture of family, fun

    Strong families and a connected workforce. That’s what Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center senior leaders believe is paramount for mission success.

  • COMPUSEC automation delivers time, cost savings

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new computer security automated process, developed by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, could mean significant time and cost savings for Airmen across the Air Force.A three-person team of AFICC Chief Information Officer Matt Seibert and

  • App for military resources available to service members, families

    The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, Military Community Support Programs associate director. The app makes it more convenient when users are away from their computers and are

  • Agile Patriot guides, grows future AFMC leaders

    The Air Force Materiel Command held the first-ever Agile Patriot professional development conference, Nov. 2-5, equipping emerging leaders with a greater understanding of the AFMC mission and the knowledge, skills and expertise to help lead the organization into the future.

  • New AFMC supervisor course aims to develop stronger leaders

    The course is a complement to the mandatory supervisor training provided by the Air Force and offers supervisors in-depth knowledge of personnel and workplace policies as well as the opportunity for practical application of concepts through case studies and collaborative learning.

  • Food 2.0 brings healthier dining options to Seymour-Johnson

    Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, is the latest installation to implement the Food 2.0 initiative to offer healthier options to customers with the reopening of two renovated dining facilities on 29 Oct. Seymour Johnson joins 25 Food 2.0 installations with modernized facilities and

  • AFCEC program manager named Energy Manager of the Year

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Mike Ringenberg is the Association of Energy Engineers Energy Manager of the Year for Region II.He is AFCEC’s Energy Savings Performance Contract and Utility Energy Service Contract program manager in the energy directorate. Ringenberg

  • #IMSCFamily: Shawn Larson

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Meet Shawn Larson, spouse of Katy Larson with the Air Force Services Center’s Installation Support Directorate. He is our November #IMSCFamily spotlight.Shawn met his wife in the late 1990s when she was working as an outdoor recreation manager. We asked

  • Air Force photo contest winners highlight family theme

    The Air Force recently announced its 2020 photo contest winners. The winners – first, second and third place in five categories – were among more than 600 entries submitted for the annual contest. Entries for this year’s competition with a theme of “We Are Family” were submitted during July.

  • #IAMIMSC: Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Lanci

    Meet Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Lanci, Emergency Management Publications NCO in charge, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

  • AFCEC awarded patent for new runway repair technology

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently granted the Air Force a patent for an innovative runway repair solution developed at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. The formula, developed by members of AFCEC’s laboratory at Tyndall AFB, Florida, will allow Rapid

  • AFCEC hosts annual Discipline Working Group Workshop

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Engineers and architects from across the Department of Defense met virtually Oct. 20 to discuss policy updates to help build more resilient and code compliant facilities to meet mandatory DOD facility criteria. During this year’s Discipline Working Group

  • AFCEC begins rollout of high-tech EOD robots to installations

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Directorate made its first delivery of the new medium-size explosive ordnance disposal robot to the field Oct. 15, at Tyndall AFB. Over the next 16-18 months, AFCEC will deliver 333 high-tech robots to every EOD flight

  • AFIMSC key to disaster recovery at installations

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When natural disasters strike installations, Air Force leadership immediately begins recovery operations to get missions up and running again as soon as possible. Requirement validators, in concert with financial experts, at the Air Force Installation and

  • AFIMSC plays pivotal role as Air Force takes control of JBAB

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center played a pivotal role in the transition of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling from Navy to Air Force control Oct. 1 when AFIMSC’s Detachment 5 at nearby Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, orchestrated what was the Defense Department’s first-ever lead

  • AFMC successfully navigates Fiscal Year 2020 challenges

    With a focus rooted in the ability to sustain the mission and an eye towards long-term expansion and growth, the Air Force Materiel Command successfully executed a $67 billion portfolio in Fiscal Year 2020, ensuring operational mission success for our warfighters.

  • AFSVC software innovation enhances deployment readiness 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A decade-long mission gap impacting a wide range of military operations is closing, thanks to the Air Force Services Center and an innovative software system that tracks contingency quarters availability. The Contingency Quarters Management Accountability

  • AFIMSC executes record $8.2 billion in FY20

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A global pandemic couldn't stop the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Resources Management team from closing out a record $8.2 billion of execution during fiscal 2020. With the Air Force's second largest operations and maintenance account,

  • AFWERX announces Reimagining Energy Challenge for Department of Defense

    AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation catalyst, announces the Reimagining Energy for the DOD Challenge, seeking solutions to create the future of resilient energy production, transmission, use and storage. The Department of Defense (DOD) is currently the largest energy consumer globally. By reducing

  • AFCEC leads major airfield modernization at Wake Island Airfield

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is executing $87 million in critical airfield construction at one of the most isolated Air Force installations to enhance operational and defense capabilities for U.S. forces.The outpost, known as Wake Island Airfield,

  • AFCEC announces 2020 Air Force Design Awards winners

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently announced the winners of the 2020 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing seven innovative designs that embody the best in new construction, landscape architecture and facility renovations and additions. “The

  • #IAMIMSC: Kami Brown

    Meet Kami Brown, Security Forces Program Manager, AFIMSC Detachment 5, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

  • Turning point: Tyndall breaks ground on ABM Simulator Facility

    The 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Program Management Office and mission partners held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Air Battle Manager Simulator Facility at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 13, 2020. This event was a milestone for the base as it marked the first groundbreaking of a new

  • Next-generation helmets keep Defenders lethal, ready

    The Air Force Security Forces Center is delivering the next generation of ballistic helmets to security forces units as part of its effort to standardize and modernize Defender equipment across the Air Force.