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Defender Flag field exercise tests, validates ground defense TTPs
November 2, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Defenders tested and validated the career field’s operations for base defense in the New Mexico desert Oct. 23-27 during the inaugural Defender Flag field exercise. More than 180 Defenders from every major command participated in the event, thanks to help from support agencies, Headquarters Air Force, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Air Force Security Forces Center. ... MORE

Security forces Airmen operate in the desert at sunset

AFIMSC uses gamers to develop combat tactics
October 23, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center invited public gamers to take part in a series of tournaments designed to help the Department of the Air Force develop combat tactics by analyzing players’ decision-making processes in realistic battlefield scenarios. Called GameX23 Drone Guardians, the final event in a three-location series of tournaments took place on Oct. 21 in San Antonio. ... MORE

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center invited public gamers to take part in GameX, a series of tournaments designed to help the Department of the Air Force develop combat tactics by analyzing players’ decision-making processes in realistic battlefield scenarios in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 21, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert).

Mission Monday: Child & Youth Programs
October 23, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Marisol Miranda, Air Force Services Center Child Development and Youth Programs specialist... MORE

Graphic with photo of Miranda and AFSVC shield

AFIMSC executes $9.1 billion in FY23; receives $4.6 billion in multiyear appropriations
October 18, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center had another record year in FY23, executing $9.1 billion in operation and maintenance funds and receiving $4.6 billion across other multiyear appropriation programs that support Air and Space Forces missions around the globe... MORE

AFIMSC teams with GameX for GameX23 Drone Guardians Tournament Oct. 20-21
October 13, 2023 — The GameX23 Drone Guardians Tournament is coming to San Antonio Oct. 20-21 and it’s your chance to help the Department of the Air Force test Airmen and Guardian decision-making in a contested environment through scenarios on a gaming platform... MORE

AFIMSC I-WEPTAC tackles AFFORGEN, base resiliency challenges
October 10, 2023 — Mission area working groups delivered proposed solutions for how installation and mission support equities fit into the Air Force’s new force presentation model and how to best build combat-resilient installations at the 2023 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference Oct. 4... MORE

AFIMSC announces 2023 I-WEPTAC topics. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Greg Hand).

Air Force pioneering innovative geothermal energy solutions
September 28, 2023 — Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean energy for direct consumption at the installations... MORE

Geothermal power generation solutions for Air Force

DAF childcare fees amended following DOD policy change
September 25, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force is set to amend childcare fees, effective Dec. 31, in keeping with the new Department of Defense Program Fee Policy for school year 2023-2024. ... MORE

A staff member from the Child Development Center reads a book to children at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 2, 2023. The RAFA CDC provides quality child development and services to children and families from all four branches of the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

AFIMSC Mission Monday: Acquisition Law
September 25, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Jay Porier an acquisition fraud senior attorney in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Legal Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.He assists... MORE

graphic with AFIMSC shield and photo of Porier

Gamers needed to help build Air Force strategy
September 7, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is contracting with MITRE to test Airmen and Guardian decision making in a contested environment through video gaming. Registration opened Sept. 6 for military members to participate in eSports tournament GameX: Mission Generation Under Attack at locations in Sumter, South Carolina; McLean, Virginia; and San Antonio... MORE

Mission Monday: Chaplain Services
August 28, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Tech. Sgt. Ana Mendez, noncommissioned officer in charge of executive support, Chaplain Corps Division in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Installation Support Directorate. ... MORE

AFIMSC hosts final combat support training range evaluation
August 23, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center closed out its combat support training ranges proof of concept exercises by hosting six days of unit-led training and a senior leader visit at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 13-18. ... MORE

The CSTR initiative expands multi-functional training opportunities for installation and mission support Airmen to practice for future adaptive operations and agile combat employment in contested environments and austere locations. The sites will be equipped with high-demand training assets often not available at a unit’s home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

AFIMSC tackles dorm, child care center needs with $1.6 billion improvement plan
August 23, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is putting more than $1.6 billion in infrastructure funding to work to improve unaccompanied housing and child development centers across the Department of the Air Force. Overall, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, one of AFIMSC's primary units, is planning to execute construction efforts at more than 61 installations between FY23-FY27... MORE

Air Force Dorms and Child Care Centers infographic.

Mission Monday: Food 2.0 Portfolio Management
August 14, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Christie Maas, a Food 2.0 dining facility portfolio manager at the Air Force Services Center. ... MORE

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Portrait: Nikolas Chapapas
August 4, 2023 — AFIMSC Portraits highlight is with Nikolas Chapapas this week and he is the right type of Air Force leader. Chapapas, an enterprise manager within AFIMSC, is always putting the success and recognition of his team ahead of himself... MORE

CSTR proof-of-concept tests Defender unit-led training, equipment delivery
August 3, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center moved another step forward in establishing combat support training ranges across the enterprise with a security forces-focused proof of concept exercise at the Silver Flag site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 17-28... MORE

Airman laying in the brush with weapon ready

AFCEC plays vital role in Air Force climate plan initiatives
August 1, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the Department of the Air Force Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

AFIMSC air transportation tools deliver faster support across DOD
August 1, 2023 — Two data-based inventory tools fielded by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center are helping the Department of the Air Force deliver faster and more efficient logistics support across the Department of Defense... MORE

Mission Monday: Continuity of Operations & Crisis Action Team
July 31, 2023 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Bernard Lawson Jr., Continuity of Operations and Crisis Action Team program manager for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center enterprise. ... MORE

Photo of Bernard Lawson with AFIMSC shield in the image

Multi-capable equipment initiative wins 2023 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo
July 25, 2023 — 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... MORE