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  • Registration opens for I-WEPTAC 2022

    Registration is now open for the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference, the main innovation and collaboration forum for installation and mission support to the Air and Space Forces.

  • #IAMIMSC award winner: Trevor Townsend

    Meet Trevor Townsend, the January #IAMIMSC award winner. Townsend is a systems accountant with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Resources Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • AFIMSC innovations are changing the Air Force

    Since standing up in 2015, the AFIMSC team has developed and implemented many innovations that have transformed the installation and mission support community and, in some cases, the entire Department of the Air Force.

  • AFIMSC Mission Spotlight: 763rd ESS keeps AMC mission going

    With teammates at Scott AFB, Illinois, and Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron executes enterprise and above wing-level Air Mobility Command mission requirements through agile, cost-effective acquisition solutions. 

  • AFIMSC releases updated strategic plan

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released its updated strategic plan Jan. 25, identifying new goals and objectives for helping two services, nine major commands and 83 installations execute their missions and take care of Airmen, Guardians and families around the world.

  • Airman escapes Liberia to lead life of service in USAF

    Originally published June 19, 2013, this story highlights Pitman Kennedy's journey to the U.S. as a teen fleeing civil war in Liberia. Kennedy is now an innovation program analyst with the AFIMSC Expeditionary Support and Innovation Directorate.

  • Eglin Fire goes electric

    Firefighters swap gas-powered tools for energy-saving, environmentally friendly electric equipment carried on their emergency response vehicles. 

  • #IAMIMSC: Maj. Mike Schumacher

    Meet Maj. Mike Schumacher, Air and Ground Transportation branch chief, AFIMSC Installation Support Directorate, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • AFIMSC presses till final hours to execute $7 billion in FY21

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out an extremely tight year in the last hours of FY21, executing more than $7 billion to attain close to 99.9 percent obligation of the operations and maintenance portfolio across the enterprise.

  • #IAMIMSC: Tony Moore

    Meet Tony Moore, Government Information Access Manager, AFIMSC Installation Support Directorate Information Access Branch, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

  • AFIMSC seeks challenging I&MS topics for I-WEPTAC

    The deadline to submit ideas to help shape the future of combat support is soon approaching. Submissions for the 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference are due Sept. 15.

  • AFIMSC remembers 9/11

    This year, to mark the 20th anniversary, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Airmen and families around the globe shared their memories and experiences with each other.

  • AFIMSC Remembers 9/11: The last call

    Go home. Those were the last words Don Arias spoke to his younger brother, Adam, on Sept. 11, 2001. Adam worked for an investment company in the south World Trade Center tower.

  • Commentary: 9/11 recollections

    Sept. 11, 2001, was Stephen Ziadie's first full day in the office at his new assignment at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. In this commentary, he shares what 9/11 means to him as he looks back on the terrorist attacks of that day and the post-9/11 years he spent in uniform.

  • AFIMSC members recall 9/11: the longest day

    A jammed printer, a last minute decision and a view from the skies of D.C. the night of Sept. 12, 2001. These are the moments Linda Alcala, Kirk Phillips and Dr. Kirsten Hawley carry with them from 9/11.

  • #IAMIMSC: Michael Zapata

    Meet Michael Zapata, Energy Program Development Division chief, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Detachment 1, Tyndall AFB, Florida.

  • AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing.

  • CMSAF visits AFIMSC, recognizes Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters Aug. 10, meeting with leaders and discussing Airmen and family quality of life programs the center executes across the Air Force enterprise.

  • #IAMIMSC: Christoph Kehrein

    Meet Christoph Kehrein, contract specialist, 764th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

  • #IAMIMSC: Shawn Kirkpatrick

    Meet Shawn Kirkpatrick, high voltage electrician, AFCEC Civil Engineer Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Team, Tyndall AFB, Florida.

  • AFIMSC tests installation events app

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing an installation community events mobile app aimed at building a sense of connectedness and camaraderie among Airmen.

  • #IAMIMSC: Master Sgt. John Johnson

    Meet Master Sgt. John Johnson, explosive ordnance disposal program resource analyst, AFIMSC Installation Support Directorate, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

  • Air Force tests child care subletting app

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing a mobile app designed to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers this summer.

  • #IAMIMSC: Tech. Sgt. Bryan Trumet

    Meet Tech. Sgt. Bryan Trumet, Research and Development, Concepts and Innovations Action Officer, Air Force Security Forces Center, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

  • AFIMSC accelerates change across the enterprise with Big Data

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is improving data-driven decision making processes across the Air and Space Forces. The center hosted a Big Data Summit June 15-17 to share the its data management strategy, vision and ongoing efforts with key stakeholders.

  • #IAMIMSC: Monica Ramsey

    Meet Monica Ramsey, Project Manager, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.

  • #IAMIMSC: Capt. Anita Sims

    Meet Capt. Anita Sims, Operations Chief, Air Force Installation Contracting Center - Operating Location Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

  • AFIMSC collaboration leads to JBAB charter school

    After more than a year of collaboration between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, other Defense Department agencies and local leaders, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., will soon be home to a new community charter school.

  • ESPC awarded for Cannon AFB

    Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, is receiving energy efficiency infrastructure improvements through an Energy Saving Performance Contract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency-Energy on June 3, 2021.

  • #IAMIMSC: Bernard Lawson

    Meet Bernard Lawson, AFIMSC Emergency Manager, AFIMSC Special Staff, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • #IAMIMSC: Capt. Ben Fink

    Meet Capt. Ben Fink, Deputy Branch Chief, AFIMSC Detachment 4, United Kingdom Design and Construction Branch, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England.

  • #IAMIMSC: Pamela Miller

    Meet Pamela Miller, cultural resources media manager and Native American tribal specialist, Peterson Air Force Base Installation Management Support, Air Force Civil Engineer Center.

  • AFIMSC releases strategic plan

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released a strategic plan April 9, outlining priorities and associated goals the center is pursuing to optimize delivery of installation and mission support to the Air Force and Space Force.

  • #IAMIMSC: Crystal Delk

    Meet Crystal Delk, Government Information Specialist, AFIMSC Installation Support Directorate, Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas.

  • #IAMIMSC: Alicia Kooda

    Meet Alicia Kooda, Supervisory Contract Specialist, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • #IAMIMSC: Master Sgt. Andrew Carr

    Meet Master Sgt. Andrew Carr, Pest Management Force Development Manager, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Detachment 1, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

  • #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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • #IAMIMSC: Robert Henkel 

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

  • 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.

  • #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.

  • #IAMIMSC: Michael Braithwaite

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

  • #IAMIMSC: Coben Scott

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

  • #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.

  • #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.

  • 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.

  • #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

  • #IAMIMSC: Kami Brown

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

  • 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.

  • #IAMIMSC: Jim Krueger Jr.

    Meet Jim Krueger Jr., Air Force Food and Beverage Policy, Procedures and Strategic Initiatives Chief, Air Force Services Center, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

  • #IAMIMSC: Maj. Patrick Kucera

    Meet Maj. Patrick Kucera, Joint EOD Technology Division Chief, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Naval Surface Warfare Center-Indian Head, Maryland.

  • #IAMIMSC: Maj. Vuong Tran

    Maj. Vuong Tran, Operations Support Division Chief, AFIMSC Detachment 1, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

  • Getting to know the new AFIMSC Det 10 Commander

    Col. Chad BonDurant took command of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 10 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 14.

  • #IAMIMSC: Master Sgt. Benjamin Ford

    Meet Master Sgt. Benjamin Ford, Command Explosive Ordnance Disposal Program Manager, AFIMSC Detachment 2, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

  • AFIMSC seeks ideas for 2021 Innovation Rodeo

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicks off its third annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign starting Sept. 1. The campaign, open through Dec. 1, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups around the world a chance to win part of $1 million in

  • #IAMIMSC: Rebecca Quint

    Meet Rebecca Quint, Procurement Analyst, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Acquisition Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

  • New SF center commander focuses on lethal, ready Defenders

    The Air Force Security Forces Center welcomed Col. Aaron Guill as its new commander during a change of command ceremony Tuesday. Guill becomes the center’s third commander since it became primary subordinate unit under AFIMSC in 2015. He takes over from Col. Brian Greenroad, who retires Aug. 14