May 10, 2023 AFIMSC completes largest runway construction project in years The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently completed a $352.6 million, full-depth rebuild of the remote runway at the Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield.The effort was led by AFIMSC’s Air Force Civil Engineer Center and their contracting execution agent, the 772nd Enterprise
April 28, 2023 ACC wins Readiness Challenge IX Airmen representing Air Combat Command and the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base took the title at Readiness Challenge IX, the Department of the Air Force’s annual civil engineer skills competition, April 24 to 28.
April 22, 2023 Record budget helps Air Force tackle environmental issues The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is bringing this year’s “Invest in Our Planet” Earth Day theme to life as the center’s global environmental team continues to support innovative restoration projects driven by a record-high budget. Within AFIMSC’s Air Force Civil Engineer Center,
April 12, 2023 Air Force helps protect more than 100 threatened, endangered ‘neighbors’ The Department of the Air Force Environmental Program works to protect animals while also ensuring the success of the Air Force mission. Managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, part of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, environmental teams often join forces with other
April 7, 2023 AFIMSC team delivers growing MILCON program to counter threats Delivering a growing, multibillion dollar worldwide Department of the Air Force military construction program in sync with supported weapon systems is a key focus for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.
March 17, 2023 AFIMSC duo garner 2022 Air Force Civil Engineer awards Two members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center received 2022 Air Force Civil Engineer awards for significant contributions both Airmen made to their respective professions.
March 3, 2023 Air Force to eliminate PFAS-containing foam from hangar fire suppression systems The Department of the Air Force is on track to be the first service to meet the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act requirement to shut down all hangar fire suppression systems that dispense Aqueous Film Forming Foam.
Feb. 6, 2023 AFIMSC expanding Air Force readiness with regional training sites Fully-equipped, multi-functional training sites will soon be within easy traveling distance of most civil engineering, force support and security forces units, thanks to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.
Jan. 26, 2023 Former Kelly AFB wins national EPA excellence award in site reuse The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, as one of its 2022 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award winners.
Dec. 21, 2022 Sentinel agreement signed in historic ceremony More than 150 personnel who took part in drafting the LGM-35 Sentinel Programmatic Agreement participated in a historic signing event Dec 16, 2022, which simultaneously took place in 11 different locations.
Dec. 6, 2022 DAF announces 2022 Air Force Design Award winners The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing four facilities that demonstrate excellence in design, sustainability and energy efficiency. “This year’s winning projects promote creative and outstanding design solutions that
Dec. 1, 2022 AFIMSC innovation ecosystem moves projects through ‘valley of death’ At AFIMSC, a network of project managers and subject matter experts are breaking down barriers and helping innovators test and implement ideas with potential to make work and life better for Airmen, Guardians and families.
Oct. 13, 2022 Annual DoD Housing Survey for privatized housing tenants begins Oct 17 The Department of the Air Force requests tenants of privatized housing and government-owned family housing to provide their feedback of the program via the annual DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey beginning October 17.
Oct. 11, 2022 AFCEC celebrates ten years of Battle Ready, Built Right installation support On Oct. 1, 2012, Air Force leaders activated the Air Force Civil Engineer Center to provide centralized Civil Engineering support and expertise. Ten years later, AFCEC is celebrating a decade of delivering “Battle Ready, Built Right” support to installations around the world.
Oct. 6, 2022 AFIMSC disaster recovery team responds to Hurricane Ian Nearly four years after the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center began rebuilding Tyndall AFB following Hurricane Michael, a disaster recovery response team armed with expertise and lessons learned from that storm is helping MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, assess damage in the wake of