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In this episode of Inside AFIMSC,

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an AFIMSC engineer wins
national recognition.

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The Air Force acquires next
generation ballistic helmets

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for the Air Force Defenders,

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and the Air Force Rugby team prepares

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to take on Australia and New Zealand.

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

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AFIMSC's own Tim Sullivan

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was named the 2020 Federal
Engineer of the Year,

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during a ceremony, February
14 at the National Press Club

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in Washington, D.C.

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The award honors engineers
employed by a federal agency

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for their engineering achievements,

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professional accomplishments, and civic

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and humanitarian activities.

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With a background in nuclear,
mechanical, environmental

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and civil engineering Sullivan's
accomplishments include

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developing the first-ever
comprehensive execution guidebook

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to support $604 million and
nationwide construction,

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crafting a project risk management process

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to identify vulnerabilities
of construction projects

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greater than $5 million dollars.

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And implementing National
Defense Building code

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to protect facilities from storm surge,

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currently serving as the
technical services divisions chief

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for the AFCEC Planning and
Integration Directorate,

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Sullivan also makes time
to mentor young engineers

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and their research efforts
regarding aquifer protection,

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water quality assessment and
water source vulnerability.

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For more on this story,
please go to our website

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@AFIMSC.AF.MIL

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Thanks to the efforts from
the Air Force Security Forces

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and installation contracting centers.

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A $10 million contract

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for 14000 next-generation
ballistic helmets

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was awarded in January,
after field testing

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at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland back in November.

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The new helmet replaces
the advanced combat helmet

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and comes in two sizes,
ensuring better fit and comfort

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for all Defenders.

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The helmet also includes

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a unique harness and
retention strap system

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with removable padding options
to accommodate better fits

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for various hairstyles.

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The contract meets 60% of the
Security Forces requirement,

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and provides more
helmets to more Defenders

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sooner than expected.

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A distribution plan is in development

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based on the manufacturer's
delivery timeline

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to the Air Force.

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U.S. Air Force Rugby is training

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at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland this week

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to sharpen their skills and teamwork

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ahead of the Rugby Australia,
New Zealand United States

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shield competition early next
month in Glendale, Colorado.

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The team is part of the
Air Force Sports Program

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managed by the Air Force services center.

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This gives active duty Air
Force, Air National Guard

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and Air Force Reserve
members opportunities

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to compete in Air Force national

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and international sports events.

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The team is also set to take
on the San Antonio Rugby

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All Star squad this Saturday,
February 29 at 1 p.m

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at the South Texas area
Regional Soccer Complex.

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If you're in the Alamo city, stop by 5103,

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David Edwards Drive,

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and cheer for your Air Force
Rugby team.Entry is free.

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And in Air Force news,

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the service approved criteria this week

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to assess states' policies
for accepting professional,

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career licenses and a community's

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public education system support

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of military children

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as part of its strategic basing process.

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While mission requirements
remain the top priority

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for where our mission is based.

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The addition of new criteria
aims to ensure locations

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under consideration has sufficient support

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for the unique needs of military families.

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The Air Force will begin to
incorporate the new criteria

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into the basic process this spring.

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And that's what's
happening in this episode

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of Inside EFIMSC.

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For more news and information,
connect with us on Facebook

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or go to our website @AFIMSC.AF.MIL