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  • Wounded Warrior recalls dark days, bright recovery

    Bernard Lawson, wounded while serving as an Army chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear technical escort Soldier at Johnston Atoll, overcame major nerve damage injuries with the help from other wounded warriors, and is now AFIMSC's emergency manager.

  • #IAMIMSC: Emilie Miller

    Meet Emilie Miller, Innovation Program Analyst with the AFIMSC Expeditionary Support Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • AFCEC study gives new life to old chemical defense decon kits

    The Air Force Civil Engineer’s Readiness Lab recently determined more than 75,000 expired M295 decontamination kits used in chemical defense ensembles are still effective and can be used, saving the Air Force more than $2.3 million over a four-year period. Previously, each year the Air Force

  • Energy project powers Hill AFB resiliency

    The Air Force completed construction of a $42 million project recently that will improve energy efficiency and resiliency at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. AFCEC, in collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency – Energy, awarded the contract in 2018 to Energy Systems Group, the energy service

  • Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

    Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.

  • Commentary: Transforming the Civilian Defender Program

    U.S. Air Force leadership declared 2020 as the Year of Integrated Base Defense (IBD), focusing on how every Air and Space Professional fits into a layered defensive network. IBD is greater in scope than any single career field. It requires active participation between all Air Force Specialty Codes

  • Getting to know the new AFIMSC Det 2 commander

    Col. Michal Holliday took command of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during a virtual change of command ceremony May 21.

  • AFCEC spearheads Little Rock AFB runway replacement

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading a $180 million project to replace the 64-year-old runway at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. AFCEC’s Facility Engineering Directorate is teaming with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 9, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing

  • Air Force awards Little Rock runway repair contract

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, in collaboration with Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, the Air Force Installation Contracting Center and the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center's Detachment 9, awarded a $180 million contract to complete the runway replacement at the base. The project will

  • #IAMIMSC: Capt. Jacob Bright

    Meet Capt. Jacob Bright, Kuwait and Djibouti Construction Manager, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Strategic Design and Construction, Contingency Construction Management Office, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.

  • AFCEC consolidates program to maximize lethality, readiness

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Installations Directorate is taking the Air Force’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program to new heights, preserving training areas to increase the lethality and readiness of our air and space forces.

  • AFSFC’s Desert Defender hold police week events

    FORT BLISS, Texas – The men and women of the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Desert Defender Ground Combat Training Center organized a series of virtual events recently to celebrate National Police Week 2020. The team kicked off the week with a walk/run/ruck, an event normally held during a

  • #IAMIMSC: Alison Reid

    Meet Alison Reid, an accountant with the Air Force Services Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • AFMC preparing for next phase of COVID-19 operations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As states across the U.S. begin to slowly reopen their economies, Air Force Materiel Command leaders are similarly readying to return to full mission capacity following major disruptions caused by COVID-19.The plan is for AFMC’s six centers and eight

  • Air Force announces 2019 athletes of the year

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force recently named its male and female 2019 athletes of the year.  They are a world-class handball player and a top equestrian.The Air Force’s Female Athlete of the Year is Maj. Andrea D. Matesick.Matesick, the chief of safety and a T-38C instructor

  • Month of the Military Caregiver: Hidden Heroes

    May is recognized as the Department of Defense’s Month of the Military Caregiver. This time is used to honor, commend and show appreciation for those that care for wounded, ill and injured service members. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, known as AFW2, has a Caregiver Support and Family

  • #IAMIMSC: Tech. Sgt. Yessiell Perez

    Meet Tech. Sgt. Yessiell Perez, Receiving and Releasing Supervisor, Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar Detachment Pearl Harbor, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii 

  • Team votes in new AFIMSC tagline: ‘Your Success is Our Mission’

    The tagline represents the reason for AFIMSC's existence: the center was formed to centrally plan, build, maintain, improve and enhance the infrastructure and related support programs the Air Force -- and now the Space Force too -- has always relied on from the installation and mission support

  • Agile contracting team delivers COVID-19 protection to Airmen

    Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s contracting experts -- teaming with colleagues at all levels -- showed agility and innovation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic when they quickly got cloth protective masks in the hands of Airmen and their families. It's a great example of how Airmen

  • EPA recognizes AFCEC-led cleanup success

    The Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing an Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental coordinator and his team for work they’re doing to treat contaminated water at the former Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire.

  • #IAMIMSC: Roger Walton

    Meet Roger Walton, BRAC Environmental Coordinator with AFCEC at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent

    In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command. This was the third virtual hiring event held by AFMC over the past year, part of an

  • AFCAP V increases field assistance

    The Air Force recently awarded an eight-year, $6.4 billion contingency support contract to eight firms. The Air Force Contract Augmentation Program, or AFCAP, is a rapid response contingency contract tool managed and serviced through the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center enterprise.

  • #IAMIMSC: Kevin Caber

    Meet Kevin Caber, Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center Detachment 9 Financial Manager, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

  • Virtual PMO continues progress toward ‘Installation of the Future’

    Telework had always been a tool of flexibility and a privilege for Lt. Col. Shayla CantySmith. Today, due to health advisories from the recent COVID-19, telework is critical for CantySmith and the entire 25-person Tyndall Program Management Office to continue delivering the “Installation of the

  • Pilot study aims to save money, protect environment with fewer oil changes

    A simple change in Air Force oil change procedures may save the Air Force over $1 million per year, while also helping protect the environment. Current regulatory drivers require installations to analyze the oil in small engines, including generators, annually and replace the oil completely at

  • Air Force sports recruiting on-line gaming Airmen for EVO 2020

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is recruiting Airmen – active-duty and Reserve on orders – now through May 17 for the 2020 Air Force Esports Team for EVO 2020, the Evolution Championship Series, in Las Vegas July 21 - Aug. 2.EVO 2020 is an annual fighting game tournament. This

  • Squadron redesignations bolster enterprise contracting support

    Six Air Force Installation Contracting Center specialized contracting squadrons were redesignated April 20, under the enterprise sourcing squadron structure “for more efficient and effective operations.” In joining other enterprise sourcing squadrons, the new ESSs are positioned as “Centers of

  • 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid

    April 18 marks the 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, in which Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, U.S. Army Air Forces, and Vice Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy, led a joint bombing operation on the Japanese mainland aimed to inflict both material and psychological damage upon the enemy

  • Special leave accrual for service members

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has

  • AFICC dashboard to help cleanup custodial costs

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Air Force Installation Contracting Center is set to launch a new dashboard in the coming weeks that will help installations save money with custodial services.The Custodial Services Dashboard directly supports category management, a federal government-wide

  • AFIMSC geospatial tools help commanders manage COVID-19 risk

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – An innovative solution by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Detachment 4 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is giving commanders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa the ability to accurately assess operational risk and

  • Keep Calm and Cope with COVID

    Stress and anxiety serve a purpose. These emotions are your body’s way of alerting you to a threat, calling you to action! Here’s the basics: wash your hands often and well, avoid touching your face, practice physical distancing, cough and sneeze into the inside of your elbow, and wear a

  • Staying physically active during COVID-19

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As we’re spending more time at home during self-isolation for coronavirus, it’s important to remain physically active and the Minutes to Win It Challenge is a great way to do that at home. Physical activity can help to boost your mood, reduce stress, improve

  • Contracting pros deliver to COVID-19 front lines

    The Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 763rd Specialized Contracting Squadron is delivering a plethora of fast-tracked emergency support to Air Mobility Command in days, if not hours.

  • #IAMIMSC: Master Sgt. Robert Garcia

    Meet Master Sgt. Robert Garcia, 766th Specialized Contracting Squadron Strategic Acquisition Flight section chief, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

  • Engineers thrive with ‘once in a lifetime’ billion-dollar rebuild

    The $4.25 billion rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, may seem like an overwhelming task to some, but for three Air Force civil engineer captains at the heart of the program management office, it presents a once in a lifetime opportunity. As project managers for the PMO, and as part of the

  • AFIMSC leans on technology to keep mission going

    Cancelled conferences, travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t getting in the way of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s global mission.

  • Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers

    To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.

  • AFIT continues to provide premier education during COVID-

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Air Force Institute of Technology is still providing premier education to the military and civilian workforce.“AFIT continues to serve the United States Air and Space Forces with the majority of its continuing

  • #IAMIMSC: Cary Kelly

    Meet Cary Kelly, financial technician with the travel pay processing unit at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota

  • Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign

    On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management

  • The Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting nation

    How do you stand “shoulder to shoulder” in a time of COVID-19? For the United States Air and Space Forces, and indeed the entire United States military, this is no small question. It is so pressing, in fact, that the Air Force’s medical staff, in collaboration with experts nationwide, have been

  • AFMC to host virtual STEM hiring event

    The Air Force Materiel Command, in conjunction with the Air Force Civilian Service Talent Acquisition team, will host a virtual STEM hiring fair, April 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT. to fill multiple science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the enterprise.

  • #IAMIMSC: Capt. Amy Bragg

    Meet Capt. Amy Bragg, the resource management chief for AFIMSC Detachment 8, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

  • 2020 Defender Challenge postponed

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Air Force officials recently announced the postponement of the 2020 Defender Challenge, originally scheduled for May 11-15 in San Antonio."Air Force Defender Challenge 2020 is postponed to comply with health risk mitigation associated with the global

  • Telework options and guidelines for the Air Force Reserve civilians

    As COVID-19 response and mitigation drives work force decisions, Air Force Reserve leadership is getting information out as quickly as possible to its supervisors and employees on civilian telework guidance. Telework is an option commanders may consider when making work force decisions in the

  • AFIMSC cancels 2020 I-WEPTAC

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has canceled its 2020 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference due to travel restrictions and health risk mitigation strategies associated with the global coronavirus

  • AFIMSC innovation project receives $3 million award

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force presented a $3 million Small Business Innovation Research program award to an Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center innovation project March 12.The project uses drones and machine learning to revolutionize how the Air Force Civil

  • Commentary: A stranger in line

    DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- I had an experience some months ago that I will regret for the rest of my life. I’d like to share it and what I learned from it.My wife asked me late at night to get some milk from the store, so we’d be prepared for a special breakfast with our kids the next morning.

  • Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

    If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown would assume one of the two highest positions in the Air Force from Gen. David L. Goldfein, who is retiring June 30 after four years as Chief of Staff. Brown would be the first African-American to serve as a service chief.

  • Tyndall PMO makes every dollar count through community partnerships

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – As Tyndall AFB rebuilds from the ground up, the Tyndall Program Management Office has one clear objective in managing the multibillion-dollar endeavor: make every dollar count.The Air Force Community Partnership program is one way the base accomplishes this, through

  • AFIMSC engineer honored with Bronze Star

    Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Commander Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox awarded the Bronze Star to Capt. Shane Lockridge at a commander’s call Feb. 13. Lockridge serves as the chief of military construction requirements for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, a subordinate unit of AFIMSC.

  • Mobile app supports new hire process

    A new mobile application feature aims to make the on-boarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across the Air Force Materiel Command. The “Newcomers” feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step

  • Finance specialists learn about innovative tools

    Master Sgt. Sedelia Cordero believes there’s nothing better in the financial management world than to have real, raw talk between Air Force senior leadership and the people like her who work face to face with Airmen at the customer service counter every day. That’s exactly what she and about 300

  • Year of the Defender improves career field capabilities

    As we move forward into the New Year, I’d like to reflect upon the past, “Year of the Defender” and how this critical initiative equipped our Defenders to be more lethal and more ready. The increased investment in training, resourcing and equipment provided the career field with a spark that will

  • Fighting the demons: A 'typical' Defender's story

    If there is a “typical” security forces Airman, retired Master Sgt. Dwayne Pyle says he was it. He loved his job and felt he was good at it, even though he did get into a little trouble during his first assignment in Germany.

  • Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

    An idea to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers won the 2020 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Feb. 7 in San Antonio.

  • 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, including installation and mission support Airmen.

  • AFMC Promotes American Heart Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - February is American Heart Month and Civilian Health Promotion Services is offering educational briefings throughout February focusing on how to lower your risk factors for developing heart disease.Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and

  • AFMC virtual town hall updates command, focuses on readiness

    The theme of readiness was a topic throughout the Air Force Materiel Command's Virtual Town Hall, Feb. 3. Resiliency, fitness, the AFMC We Need and U.S. Space Force were among the topics of focus during the hour-long event. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stan