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AFIMSC helps Air Force deliver quality child care facilities
April 20, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues its dedication to Airmen, Guardians and their families by partnering with Headquarters Air Force to deliver quality child care facilities across the enterprise... MORE

AFIMSC provides link to I-WEPTAC's April 21 live stream
April 19, 2021 — Members of the Department of Defense can view a live stream of the 2021 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference outbriefs at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 21... MORE

AFIMSC releases strategic plan
April 15, 2021 — 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 the delivery of installation and mission support to the Air Force and Space Force... MORE

AFCEC construction enhances JBSA capabilities, quality of life
April 14, 2021 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is optimizing mission and training capabilities and improving quality of life at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, through its multi-year construction effort. ... MORE

Tenant feedback drives housing programs improvement
April 5, 2021 — 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... MORE

2020 Department of Defense Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Air Force Security Forces Center to improve U.S. government-wide working dog programs
March 4, 2021 — The Air Force Security Forces Center-led Government Working Dog Category Intelligence Team aims to improve the cost, process and procurement of government working dogs across 14 federal agencies. ... MORE

Sofi, 9th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog, waits with her handler Staff Sgt. Jason Herrier, at a simulated checkpoint during military working dog detection training on Beale Air Force Base.

Air Force Security Forces Center innovates to develop virtual visitor passes
February 27, 2021 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is testing a virtual process to streamline visitor pass requests and reduce foot traffic at visitor control centers across the force... MORE

Jeremy Quinn, an Air Force civilian police officer assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron, uses the latest Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) equipment to scan driver’s identification at JBSA-Lackland Kelly annex. Airmen around the country are using the system to DBIDS as an enhanced security system used to monitor entry onto military installations. (US Air Force Photo/Vicki Stein)

2020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements
February 24, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done... MORE

Working groups to present solutions at I-WEPTAC
February 24, 2021 — Members of four cross-functional teams tasked with tackling today’s combat support challenges will present their solutions during the 2021 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference April 19-21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Smart locker idea wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
February 8, 2021 — 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... MORE

DOD extends deadline for Tenant Satisfaction Survey
January 20, 2021 — The Department of Defense is extending the deadline for Air Force housing residents to complete the annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey to Feb. 5 to ensure residents have an opportunity to voice their opinions. ... MORE

The Department of Defense is extending the deadline for Air Force housing residents to complete the annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey to Feb. 5 to ensure residents have an opportunity to voice their opinions.

AFIMSC announces 2021 Innovation Rodeo finalists
January 13, 2021 — The AFIMSC leadership team and Ventures Innovation Office staff picked eight finalists out of more than 370 submissions to compete for a share of $1 million in funding and resources to pursue their ideas... MORE

All 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo teams pose for a group photo with AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox and AFIMSC Command Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludvigsen Feb. 7, 2020.

Air Force tests Wing Feedback App at JBSA
January 5, 2021 — 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... MORE

AFCEC brings together engineers, senior leaders during virtual symposium
December 26, 2020 — Civil engineers and senior leaders from across the Department of Defense met in a virtual setting Dec. 16-17 to discuss new policies and a path forward for military construction programs in a rapidly changing execution environment. ... MORE

I-WEPTAC chairs to tackle combat support challenges
December 10, 2020 — Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center officials announce the names of the four I-WEPTAC chairs whose teams will help shape the future of Air Force combat support... MORE

Annual DOD Housing Survey now open for tenant feedback
December 9, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force is asking tenants of its privatized and government-owned housing to share their experiences and opinions of the programs via the Department of Defense Tenant Satisfaction Survey, which began Dec. 8. ... MORE

The Air Force invites all privatized and government-owned housing residents to participate in the 2020 Tenant Satisfaction Survey.

Air Force Services Center debuts Air Force Gaming
November 27, 2020 — Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11 under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program... MORE

Air Force Gaming made its official debut on 11 November, under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program.

AFICC creates innovative contract vehicle for BRAC program
November 24, 2020 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has a new contract vehicle to help the Base Realignment and Closure program achieve site cleanup and closure at some of the Air Force's most challenging sites... MORE

Contractors dig a site on the former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas.

AFIMSC builds culture of family, fun
November 12, 2020 — Strong families and a connected workforce. That’s what Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center senior leaders believe is paramount for mission success... MORE

Call for Innovation Rodeo ideas nears Dec. 1 deadline
November 6, 2020 — With less than a month to go in their annual call-for-topics campaign, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is still looking for innovative ideas with potential to change the Air Force... MORE

Maj. Jacque Vasta presents her idea for a child care app to senior leaders during the 2020 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo, Feb. 7, 2020, in San Antonio.