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May 19, 2023
Air Force transporters deliver agility, lethality

In recognition of National Defense Transportation Day on May 19, here’s a look at what AFIMSC’s logistics pros bring to the fight. Dominant logistic capabilities that traverse the air and ground are key to the agility and lethality of a superior force. That’s what the transportation teams at the Air
Jan. 11, 2023
AFIMSC’s new LEAD program delivers leadership growth, organizational understanding

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s new Leadership Empowerment and Development, or LEAD, program is off and running with the graduation of the inaugural class later this month. Following feedback from leadership, the Defense Organizational
Aug. 8, 2022
Tactical care makes casualties rare

As of July 2022, Self-Aid Buddy Care was replaced by Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a training which implements the best medical practices in battlefield trauma care.
April 7, 2022
PSFB CE team to compete in first Air Force readiness challenge in 22 years

Readiness Challenge is back, thanks to the work of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. Here's a look at one team's preparation.
March 25, 2022
Air Force World Class Athlete and shooting programs relocated to Colorado Springs

Airman and Guardian Olympians now have a new home, as the Department of the Air Force relocated its World Class Athlete and Air Force Shooting programs to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The move should improve program management and strengthen collaboration between the Air Force and the Olympic and
June 16, 2021
Contracting Airmen, Soldiers ready for joint contracting exercise

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Contracting Soldiers from across the U.S. Army’s Mission and Installation Contracting Command are joining their Air Force counterparts June 21-25 for the virtual 2021 Joint Forces Contracting Exercise.With the 2021 Joint Forces Contracting Exercise,
Dec. 14, 2020
Civilian Talent Acquisition essential to accelerate change for Air, Space Forces

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas -- The Air Force chief of staff’s direction of accelerate change or lose and the accompanying action orders, outline why and how the service must rapidly change in order to remain the most dominant and respected Air Force in the world.While technology and
July 23, 2020
New program expedites technical training

This new program would send Airmen to their duty station after graduating basic military training instead of attending a technical training school.
July 21, 2020
Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success

More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate
July 8, 2020
Department of Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force is charged with identifying and changing policies, procedures, barriers and other practices that may be unfairly impacting underrepresented Air and Space professionals.