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  • NDI energizes Kadena

    Nondestructive inspection specialists ensure aircraft safety and readiness by using magnetic particles, fluorescent penetrants and eddy currents to detect cracks in aircraft parts that may be invisible to the naked eye. A magnetic particle inspection is a nondestructive method used to reveal surface

  • 4th Quarter Load Comp at Nellis AFB

    Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group gathered for the 4th quarter load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 15th, 2021. Load comp is a demonstrative competition between crews to ensure readiness and proper munition handling while racing against the clock. Multiple teams competed by

  • Having fun safely in the great outdoors

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With fall outings upon us, now is the time to take a quick look at things you can do to ensure your next camping trip is a fun, enjoyable and most importantly, a safe family event.Location, location, locationTent campers should be mindful of where they are

  • Trailblazer talks innovation, diversity, recruitment

    The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Department of the Air Force chief of safety, Headquaters U.S. Air Force Arlington, VA, and the Air Force Safety Center commander, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM., Oct. 13, 2021, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., during her

  • NYNG's 106th Rescue Wing trains on beach for winter driving

    MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. - Over 100 New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing prepared for winter weather emergencies by conducting driver training on the beach.Driving military vehicles in the beach sand at Smith Point County Park near Mastic Beach replicates driving in snow,

  • 49th Wing recognizes Fire Prevention Week

    Col. Ryan Keeney, 49th Wing commander, signed the 2021 Fire Prevention Week proclamation, Oct. 1, 2021, here.Fire Prevention Week has taken place the week of Oct. 9 since former president Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it a national observance in 1925. Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public

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