Inside AFIMSC

In this episode of Inside AFIMSC, we look at how the Air Force has increased COVID testing.

The men and women of the Air Force CE laboratory perform science, technology, research, development, testing and evaluation, and acquisition activities to put new or improved capabilities into the civil engineer’s hands. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s CE laboratory is just one of several ways the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is revolutionizing combat support for the Warfighter through excellence and innovation, lethality, and readiness!!

In this episode of Inside AFIMSC,
- What a new partnership between the Air Force and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is bringing to select bases.
- Force Support Squadron leaders from around the globe come together to solve top issues, and
- Our Innovation Rodeo Call For Topics Campaign is now in full swing!

All this and more, in this episode of Inside AFIMSC!

In this episode of Inside AFIMSC,
- The Air Force completes the largest troop labor project
in history,
- The Healthy Food Initiative comes to Columbus Air Force
Base, and
- Two AFIMSC Airmen receive honors for solving a problem
facing Defenders in Greenland.

All this and more, in this episode of Inside AFIMSC!

Latest Episode of Inside IMSC

Airmen from across the world competed in the 3rd annual Air Force Final Battle, Thursday September 12th, at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, San Antonio, Texas. Winners of this competition, go on to compete in the 2nd Annual Interservice Battle, where they will face off with winners from the Army and Navy, Sept 14th.

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C.G. FOR SOUNDBITE(S) INFOSOUNDBITE RANK & NAME: Maj Gen Tom Wilcox
SOUNDBITE TITLE: Commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

C.G. FOR SOUNDBITE(S) INFOSOUNDBITE RANK & NAME: 2nd Lt Arielle Miller
SOUNDBITE TITLE: Biomedical Engineer, 412th Medical Group, Edwards AFB

The Air Force is bringing back ‘Readiness Challenge’ in 2020 and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center is helping set the stage for the return of the classic CE readiness competition. Last held in the year 2000, Readiness Challenge tests civil engineer teams from across the Air Force on their war-time contingency skills. Brian Goddin with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs takes us inside the recent beta test held at Tyndall Air Force Base.

It's #DictionaryDay and we're choosing to highlight the word teamwork. Tell us what it means to you!

The thirteenth episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Ed Shannon talking with Lt Col Laurie Lanpher and Chris Underwood about managing a $7 billion dollar installation and mission support portfolio.

The Tyndall AFB rebuild a year later after hurricane Michael.

Airmen from across the world competed in the 3rd annual Air Force Final Battle, Thursday September 12th, at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, San Antonio, Texas. Winners of this competition, go on to compete in the 2nd Annual Inter-Service Battle, where they will face off with winners from the Army and Navy, Sept 14th.

Air Force Final Battle Winners
First place

Men: Capt. Noah Palicia, Yokota Air Base, Japan; 18:39

Women: 2nd Lt. Arielle Miller, Edwards Air Force Base,... read more

Airmen from across the world competed in the 3rd annual Air Force Final Battle, Thursday September 12th, at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, San Antonio, Texas. Winners of this competition, go on to compete in the 2nd Annual Inter-Service Battle, where they will face off with winners from the Army and Navy, Sept 14th. Air Force Final Battle Winners First place 
Men: Capt. Noah Palicia, Yokota Air Base, Japan; 18:39 
Women: 2nd Lt. Arielle Miller, Edwards Air Force Base, California: 22:39 Second place
 Men: 2nd Lt. Rhett Spongberg, Laughlin AFB, Texas; 21:32
 Women: 2nd Lt. Michelle Strickland, Columbus AFB, Mississippi; 23:42 Third place Men: Staff Sgt. Seth Golloway, Hurlburt Field, Florida; 24:45 
Women: 2nd Lt. Mary Caitlin Dominguez, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia; 26:23 *********************************###********************************* For more information, please goto: https://www.afimsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1959152/airmen-battle-in-alpha-warrior-final-team-set-for-inter-service-showdown/   show less

The twelfth episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Anthony Bernardelli talking with TSgt Juan Hernandez about the Air Force's Alpha Warrior program and how it helps build ready and resilient Airmen across the service.

The eleventh episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Shannon Carabajal talking with Col. Travis Harsha about AFIMSC Detachments.

The tenth episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Deb Aragon talking with Col. Marc Adair about the Air Force's Healthy Food Initiative.

This episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Veronica Kemeny, AFIMSC Public Affairs, talking with the Tyndall AFB Program Management Office Director, Colonel Brent Hyden. He discusses his role as director of the PMO and the progress of the rebuild to date and future plans for Tyndall AFB, which was devastated by Hurricane Michael October 10, 2018.

This episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Armando Perez talking with Robert Jackson, Director of Personnel for AFIMSC, whom discusses the new AFIMSC Strategic Human Capital Plan. He discusses the strategic direction of the plan and what it is designed to do in helping current and future AFIMSC team members grow to better support Installation and Mission Support Airmen.

This is part of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s campaign to highlight individuals within the enterprise.

This episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Veronica Kemeny talking with Air Force Civil Engineer Center's newest Chief Master Sergeant Tiffany Griego and her role as Force Development Manager for enlisted Civil Engineers across the Air Force. She also discusses her recent promotion to Chief and how she went from an early career in Security Forces to developing Civil Engineers for AFCEC.

This episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Vicki Stein talking with Air Force Security Forces Center MSgt. Shaun Ferguson about the new M18 Modular Handgun System.

This episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Veronica Kemeny talking with the Tyndall Air Force Base Program Management Office Director, Colonel Scott Matthews, about the role the PMO is playing in the redevelopment of the base after damage caused by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.

"There's two big challenges about being visionary. The first challenge is having the foresight to look out in the future and predict," said Maj. Gen. Brad Spacy, AFIMSC commander. "The hardest challenge... is the second part about being visionary... and that's getting people to listen to you."

Maj. Gen. Spacy discussed the future of Air Force Installations in the 21st century at the 2019 SAME-IFMA Workshop in San Antonio, Texas, February 7.

Video #5 of 6 -- The first Tyndall Air Force Base Hurricane Michael Recovery 'Industry Day' was held on January 31st, 2019 in the Holley Academic Center on the campus of Florida State University-Panama City. The purpose of Industry Day was to share the current state of the installation, preview future plans, and discuss timelines for rebuilding Tyndall with Industry. The 325th Fighter Wing and the Tyndall Program Management Office collaborated to host the event in which around 450 people were in attendance.

Video #4 of 6 -- The first Tyndall Air Force Base Hurricane Michael Recovery 'Industry Day' was held on January 31st, 2019 in the Holley Academic Center on the campus of Florida State University-Panama City. The purpose of Industry Day was to share the current state of the installation, preview future plans, and discuss timelines for rebuilding Tyndall with Industry. The 325th Fighter Wing and the Tyndall Program Management Office collaborated to host the event in which around 450 people were in attendance.

Video #3 of 6 -- The first Tyndall Air Force Base Hurricane Michael Recovery 'Industry Day' was held on January 31st, 2019 in the Holley Academic Center on the campus of Florida State University-Panama City. The purpose of Industry Day was to share the current state of the installation, preview future plans, and discuss timelines for rebuilding Tyndall with Industry. The 325th Fighter Wing and the Tyndall Program Management Office collaborated to host the event in which around 450 people were in attendance.

Video #2 of 6 -- This video was produced for the first Tyndall Air Force Base Hurricane Michael Recovery Industry Day held on January 31, 2019, in the Florida State University-Panama City Holley Center. The intent is of this production was to serve as a "base tour" to show the 450 Industry Day attendees some of the destruction--as well as progress made--since the storm. (Runtime: 7 minutes and 25 seconds)

The purpose of Industry Day was to share the current state of the installation, preview future plans, and discuss timelines for rebuilding Tyndall with Industry. The 325th Fighter Wing and the Tyndall Program Management Office collaborated to host the event.

Video #1 of 6 -- The first Tyndall Air Force Base Hurricane Michael Recovery 'Industry Day' was held on January 31st, 2019 in the Holley Academic Center on the campus of Florida State University-Panama City. The purpose of Industry Day was to share the current state of the installation, preview future plans, and discuss timelines for rebuilding Tyndall with Industry. The 325th Fighter Wing and the Tyndall Program Management Office collaborated to host the event in which around 450 people were in attendance.

In an effort to rebuild Tyndall Air Force base following the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael, the 325th Fighter Wing in collaboration with the Tyndall Program Management Office held an Industry Day event. Here is James Truitt with more.

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Video #6 of 6 -- The first Tyndall Air Force Base Hurricane Michael Recovery 'Industry Day' was held on January 31st, 2019 in the Holley Academic Center on the campus of Florida State University-Panama City. The purpose of Industry Day was to share the current state of the installation, preview future plans, and discuss timelines for rebuilding Tyndall with Industry. The 325th Fighter Wing and the Tyndall Program Management Office collaborated to host the event in which around 450 people were in attendance.

The rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base following the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Michael is well underway. Now the Air Force is inviting Industry to learn how it can help at the Tyndall Air Force Base ‘Industry Day’ coming up January, 31st. Brian Goddin with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center reports.

This is part of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s campaign to highlight individuals within the enterprise.

This episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host James Truitt talking with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Chief Innovation Officer, Marc Vandeveer, about the new Innovation Office and the Call for Innovation campaign which runs January 1 -31.

Ideas can be submitted at: https://usaf.ideascalegov.com/a/campaign-home/39

A Hurricane Michael 'Project Management Office' (P.M.O.) has been set up to function as a 'team of teams' to facilitate the 4-to-5 year repairing, reshaping, and rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, following the devastation of the massive storm in October.

AFIMSC’s Airman and Family Services Enterprise Manager, Mike Benson, announces important training for January 2019.

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The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Fire Research and Training Facility at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, provides realistic firefighter training. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs shows the state-of-the-art facility also allows for researching and studying more environmentally firefighting agents.

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Leadership wishes to thank everyone for their hard work throughout the year. Please take a moment to watch their message. Happy Holidays!

After Hurricane Michael caused major damage to Tyndall Air Force Base on October 10th, 2018, officials worked quickly to get the critical missions back up and running as soon as possible. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center demonstrates through their special initiative called "Task Force Phoenix" a large part of the recovery process for Tyndall AFB. NOTE: AFIMSC Vice-Commander, Col. Pat Miller, has been leading "Task Force Phoenix" since shortly after Hurricane Michael.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center announced the winners of the 2018 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing eight innovative projects for excellence in design and efficiency.

“These award-winning projects exemplify the Air Force’s commitment to partnering with industry to deliver quality, mission ready facilities,” said Col. Scott Matthews, AFCEC Facility Engineering director. “These designers optimized and balanced functionality, cost-efficiency, sustainability and... read more

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center announced the winners of the 2018 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing eight innovative projects for excellence in design and efficiency. “These award-winning projects exemplify the Air Force’s commitment to partnering with industry to deliver quality, mission ready facilities,” said Col. Scott Matthews, AFCEC Facility Engineering director. “These designers optimized and balanced functionality, cost-efficiency, sustainability and aesthetics.” Two award levels were given this year: the Honor Award, which is the highest achievement, followed by the Merit Award. “When assessing a project, we ask jurors to emphasize cost control, energy efficiency, functionality and sustainability,” Duncan said. “These outstanding designs set the bar high and help inspire future innovation, leading to continual design improvement and success.” Awards will be formally presented to the winners Nov 14, 2018, during the AFCEC Design and Construction Partnering Symposium in San Antonio.   show less

The second episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Deborah Aragon talking with the Air Force Installation and Contracting Agency Commander, Brig. Gen. Alice Trevino, about the unit’s operational acquisition mission, major program initiatives and how her Tyndall team is at the forefront of Hurricane Michael recovery efforts at the Florida base.

AFIMSC Commander, Major General Bradley Spacy, toured the Hurricane Michael-ravaged Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, recently. In this short video, the damage from Hurrican Michael is evident but the mission of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's "Battle Ready, Built Right" pushes through as recovery efforts provide what is needed to support the Air Force and the Warfighter.

USAF Security Forces personnel train at JBSA-Camp Bullis, Texas for inclusion to US Army Ranger Training Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.

USAF Security Forces Ranger Assessment CourseTotal run time-2 minutes, 14 seconds.

The first episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Shannon Carabajal talking with AFIMSC commander Maj. Gen. Brad Spacy about the center's priorities, strategic plan and future.

The Combat Support Wing concept, developed by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, has been put to the test and has now been proven to be another way that the Air Force can quickly establish bases anywhere in the world. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs Specialist, Brian Goddin, shows us how Combat Support Wing creates more well-rounded Airmen that can be deployed at a moment's notice to enhance the Air Force's war-winning capabilities.

The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge pits "the best of the best" defenders in head-to-head team competition focusing on the craft and tools of their trade… weapons and tactics. Pulling off an event of this size takes a significant amount of effort. Here is James Truitt with more.

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The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Division at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, constantly finds new ways to keep the Warfighter out of harm's way. Being one of the organizing partners of the Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities Exercise is one of the ways AFCEC EOD personnel and leadership get a hands-on look at the newest in EOD robotic technology. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, takes us to the third annual event held in and around Charleston, South Carolina this year.

Distinguished military personnel and civilians get to see and use the M18 pistol and M320 grenade launcher during 2018 Defender Challenge at Camp Bullis, Texas.

Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visits I-WEPTAC attendees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 8, 2019. Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, I-WEPTAC focuses on agile combat support core functions and addresses current and future challenges in the Installation and Mission Support mission sets. The outputs will be actionable recommendations that ensure we continue to deliver agile I&MS capabilities in support of national defense and major command operational plans. (U.S. Air Force video by James Truitt)

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Emergency Management division at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, is always finding new ways to keep the Warfighter out of harm's way. That is exactly what the concept of networking joint chemical agent detectors around an installation is engineered to do. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, shows us how networking JCADS has the potential to provide Airmen advanced warning of an enemy chemical attack.

May 31st, 2018. That date may go down in history as a monumental day on which Warfighter safety skyrocketed to a whole new level. It's the date that "RADBO" was approved for production! RADBO stands for Recovery of Airbases Denied by Ordnance. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's explosive ordnance disposal division at Tyndall Air Force Base has been perfecting this first ever Department of Defense ground-based laser system for nearly 25 years. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, shows us how RADBO keeps EOD techs out of harms' way!

What once used to be a yearly collaborative event… has been on budgetary hiatus… Until now. Here is James Truitt with the Air Force and a program they revived to keep the mission going forward.

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For more information on this workshop, please go to E-DASH at: https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/10040

Air Force Services Activity hosted this year’s Armed Services Food and Beverages Workshop in San Antonio, Texas. The event brought personnel from all the services to meet and learn from respected luminaries inside the food preparation and services industry.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Requirements, Research and Development, and Acquisition division at Tyndall Air Force Base is part of a special team taking RADAS to the next level to ensure Warfighter Readiness and safety. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin gives us a birds-eye view of this advanced technology!

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Energy directorate at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, was one of the key partnering organizations responsible for the Warfighter Readiness, clean energy, and cost savings benefits of the massive 28-megawatt solar array at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin takes us on a tour of the state of the art energy facility.

Ryan Kaono, a support agreement manager with AFIMSC's Logistics Support Branch, shares his story of living with PTSD. From being in the military, his deployments as a security forces Defender and Logistician, and being diagnosed with PTSD, Kaono is very frank about his journey and Romeo, his service dog who is now, in many ways, his lifesaver.

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For more information on PTSD, please go to: www.ptsd.va.gov

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center hosted a conference focused on solving issues facing the agile combat support community. Here is James Truitt with how the Air Force is looking to resolve these challenges.

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For additional information on I-WEPTAC, please go to: http://www.afimsc.af.mil/iweptac/

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Emergency Management division at Tyndall Air Force Base is spearheading a special project to ensure Warfighter Readiness and safety. The Chemical Warfare Defense Equipment training gear project not only ensures Airmen safety but it's also saving taxpayers money at the same time. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin takes us on a tour of the C-W-D-E Training Gear project!

Air Force explosive ordnance disposal teams are among several agencies from around the world that take part in Raven's Challenge Interoperability Exercise opportunities annually. The EOD division from within the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Readiness directorate coordinates participation of Air Force teams and ensures they have the tools and equipment to excel. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, reports on the multi-agency, integrated Raven's Challenge exercises from Camp Dawson Army Training Site, West Virginia.

Hundreds gathered for the 49th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony at the Navy's Kauffman EOD Training Complex on Eglin Air Force Base on Saturday, May 5th, to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while performing their duties in service to our country. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, shows us some of the sights and sounds of the event where all 338 of these heroes will never be forgotten.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Reachback Center may be the best place to start when looking for civil engineering information. AFIMSC Public Affairs Specialist, Brian Goddin, introduces us to the Reachback Center attendants and lets us know how this valuable resource serves the Warfighter.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading the Air Force's effort to protect Airmen by eliminating the need for ADAT teams (Airfield Damage Assessment Team) after an enemy attack. They're doing that by training operational civil engineers to use small aerial drones to assess danger as part of Rapid Airfield Damage Assessment System... or "RAY-DASS". AFIMSC Public Affairs Specialist--Brian Goddin--explains and takes us to the first ever class of its kind taught by AFCEC.

The Air Force is aggressively focused on efforts addressing perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination of drinking water. Here is James Truitt with how the Air Force is responding to recent well water sampling results in the area around former Reese Air Force Base.

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For more information please go to:
http://www.afcec.af.mil/WhatWeDo/Environment/Perfluorinated-Compounds/

You work an honest day. You receive a fair wage. Here's James Truitt with how the Air Force is fighting to keep your paychecks coming.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading the Air Force’s effort to retrofit the fleet of more than 900 Air Force Fire Emergency Service aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles.

In this episode of Inside AFIMSC,

-We celebrate the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s 3rd year of full operational capability,
-AFIMSC seeks ideas for the 2020 Innovation Rodeo, and
-Officials announce topics for the next Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference.

All this and more, in this edition of Inside AFIMSC!