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May 22, 2023
Symposium strengthens housing professionals to deliver ‘excellent’ facilities, services

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted the 2023 Air Force Global Housing Symposium for military housing managers, unaccompanied housing mangers and resident advocates. More than 250 Department of the Air Force housing professionals met in San Antonio May 15-18 to learn, network and hone skills
Oct. 19, 2022
Commentary: ‘Five and Thrive’ program’s focus on quality of life helps families, national security in AF's 75th year

Five and Thrive is a grassroots effort created to support and communicate viable, quality-of-life programs and resources while highlighting various challenges military families face in five focus areas.
Sept. 21, 2022
Communities in the Fight panel underscores importance of collaboration

The Air and Space Forces Association hosted a “Communities in the Fight” panel discussion at the AFA’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor Sept. 20.
July 13, 2022
Department of the Air Force completes USSPACECOM draft environmental assessment

The Department of the Air Force has completed the draft environmental assessment of the preferred alternative and other five reasonable alternatives for U.S. Space Command headquarters as required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
June 16, 2022
JTR update provides relief to dorm Airmen

A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840.
May 31, 2022
Air Force begins third-party inspections on privatized and government owned housing

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is preparing to launch a new third-party inspection initiative to gather information on the current state of the service’s privatized and government owned housing inventory. The inspections will touch all DAF privatized
March 13, 2022
CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen

The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military, including infrastructure, climate, housing, cost of living,
April 2, 2021
Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement

Department of the Air Force housing program officials are analyzing data from the recently completed 2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey for trends and ways to improve the enterprise’s privatized and government-owned housing portfolio and tenant experience.
Nov. 30, 2020
Defense Department's Annual Housing Satisfaction Survey Begins Soon

Defense Department leaders are inviting DOD housing residents to participate in the department's annual housing satisfaction survey, which is scheduled to launch in December.
Nov. 9, 2020
App for military resources available to service members, families

The purpose of Military OneSource is to put as many resources as possible in one place, so people have an easier time finding what they need, said Erika Slaton, Military Community Support Programs associate director. The app makes it more convenient when users are away from their computers and are
June 16, 2020
Assistant Secretary visit pushes optimism for MacDill housing future

In an ongoing effort to analyze and evaluate progress towards remedying issues in base housing on MacDill Air Force Base, the 6th Air Refueling Wing hosted Hon. John Henderson, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Installations and Energy, as well as U.S. Air Force Gen. Arnold
March 25, 2020
Air Force works with project owners to protect health of Airmen, families amid COVID-19

With the evolving COVID-19 situation, privatized housing project owners have assured the Air Force that emergency and urgent workorders should and will continue to be addressed while routine maintenance has been temporarily suspended for many privatized projects. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center
March 17, 2020
Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and the service secretaries signed the Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25, empowering residents with processes to receive information, assistance, advocacy and insight into the housing maintenance work order processes.
Dec. 2, 2019
Air Force Housing Helpline Connects Residents to the Support They Seek

Since its launch in May 2019, Air Force Housing Helpline has been helping residents resolve concerns with Air Force privatized and government housing. AFCEC's Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established 1-800-482-6431 as 24-hour helpline to
April 30, 2019
Air Force establishes hotline to address housing concerns

Residents of privatized housing on Air Force bases now have a 24/7 toll-free helpline to better assist with any housing concerns that they haven't been able to resolve with their local privatized or government housing office, or housing chain of command.
Aug. 29, 2017
Living on-base or off, Air Force highly recommends renters insurance

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND AFB, Texas -- Airmen and their families leasing or renting housing on or off the installation need to be aware of the importance of renters insurance. Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence and Airmen need to understand the

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Symposium strengthens housing professionals to deliver ‘excellent’ facilities, services

Commentary: ‘Five and Thrive’ program’s focus on quality of life helps families, national security in AF's 75th year

Communities in the Fight panel underscores importance of collaboration

Department of the Air Force completes USSPACECOM draft environmental assessment

JTR update provides relief to dorm Airmen

Air Force begins third-party inspections on privatized and government owned housing

CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen

Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement

Defense Department's Annual Housing Satisfaction Survey Begins Soon

App for military resources available to service members, families

Assistant Secretary visit pushes optimism for MacDill housing future

Air Force works with project owners to protect health of Airmen, families amid COVID-19

Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights

Air Force Housing Helpline Connects Residents to the Support They Seek

Air Force establishes hotline to address housing concerns

Living on-base or off, Air Force highly recommends renters insurance