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 17, 2023 Air Force environmental restoration chief receives Trailblazer Award AFCEC Environmental Restoration Program Management Chief Kenny Johnson was recently awarded the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award during the 2023 Black Engineer of the Year Awards Gala in National Harbor, Maryland. He was one of 23 Department of the Air Force members celebrated for their
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.