Nov. 9, 2023 DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers An app that makes it easier to sublet short-term childcare slots will soon be available at all Department of the Air Force-run child development centers.
Sept. 26, 2023 AFIMSC I-WEPTAC 2023 MAWG 4 chair spotlight Maj. Zachary Schumann, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Engineering Flight commander, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., is the chair for Mission Area Working Group 4 at the 2023 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference. The out-briefs will take place on Oct. 4 with the four
Sept. 20, 2023 AFIMSC I-WEPTAC 2023 MAWG 2 chair spotlight Maj. Ronda Underwood, chief of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Expeditionary Engineering Division at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, is the chair for Mission Area Working Group 2 at the 2023 AFIMSC Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference. The conference concludes Oct. 4
Sept. 19, 2023 AFIMSC I-WEPTAC 2023 MAWG 1 chair spotlight Lt. Col. Ross Dotzlaf, chief of facility sustainment restoration and modernization in the AFIMSC Installation Support Directorate, is the chair for Mission Area Working Group 4 at the 2023 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference. The out-briefs will take place on Oct. 4, with
Sept. 11, 2023 Richardson highlights AFMC’s integral role in next-gen bomber program during AFA keynote Using the acquisition and fielding of the Air Force’s newest bomber as a backdrop, Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command Commander, emphasized the critical role the organization maintains in outpacing and deterring the People’s Republic of China in a high-profile address, Sept. 11.
July 24, 2023 Multi-capable equipment initiative wins 2023 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo An idea to deliver multi-capable equipment for agile combat employment operations won the 2023 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo July 21 in San Antonio.
Jan. 27, 2023 Innovation Industry Days 2023 fosters partnerships, delivers solutions to I&MS challenges More than 2,000 small business, academic and government officials gathered Jan. 24-26 in San Antonio for Innovation Industry Days, a networking and educational event designed to foster partnerships and identify solutions to Department of the Air Force problems.
Aug. 22, 2022 Autonomous multi-functional airfield tractors idea wins 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo An idea for autonomous airfield operations won the 2022 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Aug. 19 in San Antonio.
June 21, 2022 AFMC releases $8 million towards accelerating change, innovation The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission.
May 31, 2022 Call for 2022 Innovation Rodeo ideas nears June 6 deadline With less than a week to go in its annual call-for-topics campaign, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is still accepting innovative ideas with the potential to change the Air Force. This year’s campaign theme is Accelerate Change through Innovation.
May 6, 2022 Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career.
April 26, 2022 AFIMSC command team seeks Innovation Rodeo ideas JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is seeking ideas for the fourth annual AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo.The call-for-topics campaign, open through June 6, gives military and civilian members of the Department of the Air Force’s mission and
April 14, 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo pitches: Where are they now? Here's a look at some of the past AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo projects, currently in varying stages of research, development and execution.
March 15, 2022 Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs The run-up to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s fourth annual Innovation Rodeo began this week with the start of a call-for-topics campaign.
March 3, 2022 Brown, Raymond highlight strengths, ‘intertwined’ nature of their separate services The senior leaders hosted a "fireside chat" discussing how the Air and Space Forces are designed to work seamlessly and side-by-side to enhance the capabilities of each in protecting the nation’s security and interests.
Feb. 7, 2022 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.
Jan. 7, 2022 DAF to launch myEval in 2022 Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Dec. 20, 2021 Eglin Fire goes electric Firefighters swap gas-powered tools for energy-saving, environmentally friendly electric equipment carried on their emergency response vehicles.
Oct. 26, 2021 AFIMSC Ventures accelerates change across I&MS enterprise A small team of innovation experts at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is empowering speed, innovation and change across the service.
Aug. 9, 2021 Eastern National Robot Rodeo showcases EOD emerging capabilities INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Explosive ordnance disposal and bomb squad experts in the Department of Defense and civilian sector tested the latest EOD robotics and emerging capabilities during the Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities Exercise Aug. 2-6 here.The Robot Rodeo, in its fifth year, was back
Aug. 5, 2021 SA Innovation Summit takes on ‘accelerating change’ With the theme of Accelerate Change, the Department of the Air Force pushed innovation forward during the inaugural San Antonio Innovation Summit Aug. 3-4 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
July 13, 2021 Air Force accelerates innovation into action with Project Holodeck As innovation continues apace across the Air Force, service leaders are focused on doing just that — empowering Airmen and accelerating the fielding and implementation of innovative ideas into tangible results.
Dec. 10, 2020 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
Aug. 31, 2020 CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success The directive is a mixture of Brown’s expectations for what is required to ensure air superiority and for the Air Force to fulfill its mission to defend the United States and its interests. Though only 8-pages, the document spans a range of critical topics that touch on doctrine, Air Force culture,