Feb. 19, 2026 Robins AFB laser-focused on aircrew eye protection The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Human Systems Division is pioneering the next generation of protective technology for aircrews.
Feb. 17, 2026 Riding the Mountain Pass to Becoming a Motorcyclist. Without the windshield or walls of a car, Staff Sgt. Wade Carpenter, 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 aircraft maintenance repair crew chief, said, “there’s a sense of freedom when driving a motorcycle.”
Feb. 11, 2026 The science of sleep: Why rest is important for readiness Sleep deprivation increases the risk of a variety of chronic diseases. These include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, bone loss, certain cancer, and infertility. Lack of sleep is also associated with many psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Feb. 9, 2026 Biomedical equipment technician upholds occupational safety excellence at Andersen AFB At Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Tech. Sgt. Robert Bickelhaupt has been the go-to subject-matter expert leading the base's safety program since January 2021.
Feb. 4, 2026 Carbon Monoxide Safety: What You Need to Know Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can be deadly. Often called the “silent killer,” it is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as gas, oil, wood, and charcoal. Because CO cannot be seen or smelled, it can build up indoors and cause harm before you
Jan. 26, 2026 Air Force advances statewide PFAS cleanup across New Mexico JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – At Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis, New Mexico, the Department of the Air Force has treated more than 125 million gallons of PFAS impacted water.To put that in perspective, the average railroad tank car can hold up to 34,500 gallons. It would take 3,623
Jan. 22, 2026 Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Anthony Pena U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pena, 51st Fighter Wing occupational safety technician, was recognized as the Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2026.Pena plays a vital role in supporting Team Osan by ensuring personnel across multiple units can carry out their daily
Jan. 22, 2026 Safety office captures Pentagon-level recognition The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office received a 2025 Department of War Safety and Occupational Health Management System Achievement Award in the Operational Category during a presentation here Jan. 22.
Jan. 22, 2026 Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.
Jan. 21, 2026 Fatal HH-60W mishap investigation results released Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigation into an aircraft mishap in Japan, April 22, 2025, where a spectator subsequently died from related injuries.