June 6, 2019 IHA goes live in cloud The status of Air Force installation and mission support programs is now just a click away, thanks to the new Installation Health Assessment tool’s cloud analytics capability.
May 31, 2019 Bunch takes command Amidst a sea of aviation history, Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. assumed leadership of the Air Force Materiel Command during a ceremony at the National Museum of the Air Force here, May 31.
May 16, 2019 Cost-saving travel initiative projected to save $5M annually A new travel payment process for pipeline students, initiated by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, is projected to save the Air Force $5 million a year.
May 14, 2019 Air Force completes test of combat support innovation The Air Force completed the final test of an innovative warfighting concept May 12 that could be a game-changer for future adaptive-basing constructs.
May 13, 2019 Global housing symposium focuses on relationship building and enterprise-wide support Improving the Air Force privatized housing program to meet the needs of Airmen and their families was the central focus of a three-day Global Housing Symposium in San Antonio, May 7-9.
April 11, 2019 I-WEPTAC delivers third straight year of innovation Mission Area Working Groups delivered innovative solutions to the Air Force’s top Agile Combat Support challenges at the 3rd Annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference outbrief here April 10.
April 10, 2019 AFIMSC partners with industry for future success Operating at the speed of relevance is key to Air Force future success and that’s not possible without partnering with industry. That was the message delivered April 9 by presenters during the annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Industry Day held in conjunction with AFIMSC’s
April 9, 2019 CSAF stresses importance of mission support role at I-WEPTAC The Air Force’s top general stressed the installation and mission support community’s role in the National Defense Strategy when he kicked off the 3rd Annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference here April 8.
March 1, 2019 Air Force warfighters experience the future of innovation at AFWERX As part of AFIMSC's inaugural 'Innovation Rodeo', finalists traveled to Austin, Texas, on Feb. 27 to tour the AFWERX Austin Hub and the Capital Factory, an incubator for technology start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Feb. 26, 2019 AI facial recognition among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ One in a series profiling the 2019 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 26, 2019 Contracting officer representative app among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ One in a series profiling our AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 26, 2019 Supply inventory app among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ One in a series profiling our AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 26, 2019 Virtual visitor control center among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ one in a series profiling our AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 26, 2019 ‘What’s Up’ app among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ One in a series profiling our AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 25, 2019 Wide area detection among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ One in a series profiling our AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 25, 2019 Airfield lighting system upgrade among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ One in a series profiling our AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 25, 2019 Advanced roof inspection technologies among eight finalists for AFIMSC’s inaugural ‘Innovation Rodeo’ One in a series profiling our AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo finalists. For more on the finalists and rodeo results, visit https://www.afimsc.af.mil/Innovation/
Feb. 15, 2019 Estep focuses on developing leaders Since assuming her position as the new AFIMSC executive director last fall, Lorna Estep has gained a greater appreciation for people across the center and their diverse missions.
Feb. 8, 2019 AFIMSC’s innovation campaign selects eight ideas for ‘Innovation Rodeo’ competition Eleven finalists from across the Air Force enterprise are ready to make their innovative ideas reality. The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Office’s “Call for Innovation” campaign ended Jan. 31 and received 122 submissions and more than 2,000 online votes. The office
Feb. 1, 2019 Air Force, industry meet to discuss rebuilding Tyndall Air Force representatives met with more than 450 industry professionals and community leaders Jan. 31 to begin a dialogue and partnership that will eventually lead to the rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, as an “installation of the future.”
Jan. 25, 2019 Tyndall to host first Industry Day in rebuild effort The Air Force will host the first industry day for the Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild at Florida State University, Panama City, Florida, on January 31, 2019, from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. This “state of the installation” presentation will inform the Air Force’s potential partners in industry and elected
Jan. 10, 2019 New AFIMSC office stresses ideas, innovation and implementation AFIMSC's new innovation office is dedicated to tying together the vast innovation ecosystem with the Airmen at installations.
Jan. 8, 2019 AFIMSC takes innovation to next level in 2019 The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues its commitment to be the I&MS innovation leader.
Dec. 13, 2018 AFIMSC Innovation Office seeks game-changing ideas The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Office launches a program in the new year to help Airmen implement their innovative ideas. The campaign, open Jan. 1-31, 2019, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups worldwide a chance to fund their ideas and
Dec. 4, 2018 AFIMSC Resources Team’s Hurricane Support Shores Up Tyndall In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Michael’s devastating trek across Tyndall Air Force Base, a critical mission unfolded: One of a handful of F-22s that couldn’t be moved before the storm arrived sat under the threat of a destabilized concrete wall. The dire situation required engineers to
Nov. 21, 2018 Airmen test limits at Ranger Assessment Course The Air Force Security Forces Center, one of AFIMSC’s subordinate units, hosted the Ranger Assessment Course 19-01. Twelve cadre instructors, all having been through the course and graduated Army Ranger School, as well as Army instructors, put the 29 students through the mind-numbing days and
Oct. 31, 2018 AFIMSC helps Tyndall get back in the fight As Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, recovers from the full-force punch leveled by Hurricane Michael Oct. 10, members and teams from across the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center are helping the base get back in the fight. AFIMSC Vice Commander Col. Pat Miller leads Task Force Phenix
Oct. 30, 2018 Edwards assumes leadership of AFCEC The Air Force Civil Engineer Center welcomed its new director during a change of leadership ceremony Oct. 29. Terry G. Edwards, a member of the senior executive service, becomes the center’s fourth director since the organization activated in 2012. As a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force
Oct. 23, 2018 Hurricane Michael evacuees from Tyndall operating at Maxwell It was seemingly a normal day in Panama City Beach, Florida. But a stormy breeziness and rising tides hinted at the devastation that was to come. Thousands of residents there and in surrounding areas predicted to be in the path of Hurricane Michael were ordered to evacuate. Some did. Some didn’t.
Oct. 17, 2018 Commander talks priorities in new AFIMSC podcast The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center launched a new podcast Oct. 17 dedicated to delivering news and information directly from the center’s leaders, experts and teammates. The first episode of “Inside AFIMSC” features a conversation with Maj. Gen. Brad Spacy, AFIMSC commander, about
Sept. 28, 2018 Combat Support Wing exercise showcases agile lethality More than 150 Airmen from seven major commands participated in a Combat Support Wing proof-of-concept exercise Sept. 05-19 that tested a small team’s capability to conduct agile downrange operations. The exercise, conducted at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, with forward deployments to Moody Air
Aug. 13, 2018 Back to Bases: AFCEC revives environmental workshop Air Force senior leaders and environmental experts from around the globe tackled a variety of installation environmental issues during the 2018 Air Force Environmental Workshop Aug. 7 - 9 in downtown San Antonio.
Aug. 2, 2018 New vice arrives The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's second vice commander arrived for duty in mid-July and he’s ready to work with the team to shape the future of Air Force installation and mission support operations.
July 30, 2018 AFCEC launches dashboard to share status of military construction projects A new tool, known as MILCONnect, provides an efficient way for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate to share MILCON project information with its stakeholders around the world.
June 21, 2018 Swap complete: AF protects Airmen, environment with new firefighting foam The transition to an environmentally responsible firefighting foam at King Salmon Air Force Station, Alaska, on June 14 marked the completion of the Air Force’s move to replace legacy foam in fire vehicles and stockpiles across the service.
June 18, 2018 Service dog rescues veteran from despair of PTSD (Part 2) Service dog Romeo guides Air Force veteran Ryan Kaono through days of living with PTSD. The dog's training makes it possible for Kaono to battle through extreme anxiety and night terrors caused by enemy attacks while deployed to Khobar Towers, Saudi Arabia; and Balad Air Base, Iraq.
June 18, 2018 Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; a veteran's story (Part 1) For decades, Air Force veteran Ryan Kaono battled through anxiety and night terrors alone. During his second suicide attempt in 2010, something in him caused him to reach out for help which ultimately resulted in a formal diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This veteran and his family are
June 13, 2018 AFCEC warfighter shines at DoD warrior games Master Sgt. Linn Dillard is a warfighter, a cancer survivor, and overcame a traumatic brain injury. She’s also an athlete that recently won gold, silver and bronze medals in this year’s Department of Defense Warrior Games.
May 14, 2018 Summits focus on partnerships, AF environmental restoration successes The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, one of AFIMSC's primary subordinate units, kicked off the first of three 2018 regional summits aimed at enhancing strong partnerships with regional, state and federal environmental regulators May 9 in Denver.
April 19, 2018 AF working toward innovative groundwater cleanup solution The Air Force is working closely with leading academic researchers to solve a global challenge: cleaning groundwater contaminated with Perfluorooctane Sulfonate and Perfluorooctanoic Acid, known as PFOS and PFOA.