Aug. 28, 2024 New testing course to boost force support readiness managers’ skills The Air Force Services Center is in the final stages of testing a new course to boost the skill sets of installation force support readiness managers across the Department of the Air Force.
Aug. 6, 2024 DAF to test carbon-free, flex-fuel generators as energy resiliency option The Department of the Air Force plans to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resiliency at installations by taking advantage of new power-generation technology.
July 16, 2024 Civil engineer lab innovations advance Air Force readiness The CE laboratory at Tyndall AFB, part of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, is at the forefront of innovation to assist engineers in maintaining the operational readiness of installations. This involves the exploration, creation, testing, and assessment of engineering technologies for use by
May 16, 2024 Military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24 Coordinated by U.S. Army Reserve 78th Training Division, the exercise brings together more than 5,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from the Active, Guard and Reserve components as well as Department of Defense civil service employees and contractor personnel each year.
April 29, 2024 Global Strike Command wins CE Readiness Challenge X A team of Air Force Global Strike Command civil engineers hoisted the Readiness Challenge X winner’s trophy April 26 after a grueling six-day competition that tested 12 teams in more than 25 engineering skills ranging from firefighting to runway repair.
April 25, 2024 Air Force exercises two Collaborative Combat Aircraft option awards The CCA program is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance Family of Systems, which is a DAF effort to equip the force with crewed and uncrewed platforms that can meet the pacing challenge.
April 18, 2024 Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman continue modernization drumbeat, need for Congress to approve budgets on time DAF Secretary Frank Kendall and the top-ranking military leaders told a House committee April 17 that adequately defending the nation against modern-day adversaries demands the services modernize quickly and that Congress deliver funding in a timely and predictable manner.
March 21, 2024 DAF SELs testify on importance of caring for service members, families Leaders spoke on the link between Airmen and families' quality of life and military readiness and retention.
March 1, 2024 Trouble in the tower: Air traffic controllers practice fire-evacuation training This deliberate, step-by-step exercise lays the groundwork for the chief’s firefighter team to operate at a more vigorous pace.
Feb. 28, 2024 AFIMSC members earn 2023 Air Force Civil Engineer awards Two Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team members won individual 2023 Air Force Civil Engineer awards for their outstanding performance this past year.