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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,
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.
Oct. 19, 2022
Air Force welcomes community to tour, technical workshop at former Wurtsmith AFB

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is hosting a technical workshop Oct. 26 and 27 at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan to share the science behind the on-going response to PFAS impacts at the installation. The event, featuring a tour and
Oct. 10, 2022
Air Force tackles PFAS at former Wurtsmith with $4.7 million expansion of pump and treat system

After two months of operation, an expanded pump and treat system is already helping the Air Force reduce perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOS/PFOA, in groundwater migrating to Clark's Marsh from the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base fire training area.
June 23, 2021
EPA recognizes AFCEC team for restoration at former Griffiss AFB

The Environmental Protection Agency recently named former Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, as one of its 2021 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse award winners. The award recognizes the hard work, innovative thinking and cooperation among the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Base
March 9, 2021
New water treatment systems address PFOS/PFOA issues at former Mather AFB

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center continues to respond to drinking water impacts from emerging contaminants once used in fire-fighting foam at multiple bases throughout the nation.Air Force environmental engineers at the former Mather AFB in Sacramento, made significant
June 12, 2020
Air Force taking more actions for PFOS and PFOA at Wurtsmith

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is awarding a contract in July that will expand capture zones to better control migration of Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) to Clark’s Marsh and two existing plumes under treatment near Oscoda, Michigan.
May 5, 2020
EPA recognizes AFCEC-led cleanup success

The Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing an Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental coordinator and his team for work they’re doing to treat contaminated water at the former Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire.
April 29, 2020
#IAMIMSC: Roger Walton

Meet Roger Walton, BRAC Environmental Coordinator with AFCEC at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
April 3, 2020
Air Force hosts virtual Restoration Advisory Board meeting

The Air Force will host a virtual meeting for the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 5 p.m. EST.Registration required.