March 31, 2023 Air Force Chief of Safety empowers women at Tinker AFB Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety visited Tinker Air Force Base March 9 to celebrate Women’s History Month. During her visit, the general participated in the ‘Women in Leadership’ panel, toured the E-3 Sentry and met up with the all-women crew that flew their
Aug. 18, 2021 Leavitt takes reins of safety during change of command The Department of the Air Force safety enterprise gained new leadership August 13 as Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt took the reins as the chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center.
July 22, 2021 Saying farewell to a safety icon Chief of Occupational Safety for the Department of the Air Force Michael Ballard retires with over 45 years of combined service, both active duty and civil service on July 29. Ballard has made a career out of keeping Airmen and Guardians safe.
April 21, 2020 Djibouti Unknown This story provides an account of a joint partnership between the Smithsonian Institution and the Air Force to explore the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti to identify and analyze all wildlife hazards near airfields. The expedition successfully collected 93 specimens and built partnership
Sept. 26, 2019 Fabrication flight undergoes OSHA inspection, still in operation Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors extensively reviewed the 403rd Wing’s Fabrication Flight operations Sept. 25.This is the third time this year that the federal agency has inspected the flight, which is responsible for aircraft maintenance to include painting and sanding.OSHA
Dec. 4, 2017 Evolution of the Airman Safety App The evolution of the Air Force Safety Center’s Airman Safety App reached an important milestone with recent software updates on Dec. 1.This simple web-based tool, provides a streamlined process for all Airmen, their families and anyone accessing the base to report safety issues as they encounter