April 10, 2024 ATV Safety Starts at Purchase Installation safety is an all-encompassing responsibility to ensure the protection of Airmen and Guardians and vital mission equipment. An important aspect of installation safety is ensuring the right equipment is purchased for a task and that purchased equipment is used properly. The old adage,
April 5, 2024 Fluorine-free foam flows to Air Force bases as DoD removes PFAS from firefighting activities Department of the Air Force installation fire departments are replacing current stocks of aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF, in fire and emergency services vehicles with a fluorine-free formulation as part of a Defense Department-wide effort to remove PFAS from firefighting activities.
April 5, 2024 U.S., Chinese military officials resume talks on operational safety Military officials from the U.S. and China met for working-level talks focused on ensuring safe and professional air and naval interactions between their forces.
April 4, 2024 Solar Eclipse: Apocalyptic, but not in ways you might expect A total solar eclipse is nearly upon us, and it comes with some serious safety threats beyond the obvious risk of damage to your eyes.
April 3, 2024 Safety first: Exploring the supervisor safety training Before assuming a supervisory position in the Air Force, Airmen undergo mandatory Supervisor Safety Training.The purpose of this training is to equip future supervisors with the necessary skills to effectively manage scenarios posing risk to Airmen's safety, while also emphasizing preventative
April 1, 2024 Safety Enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 Strategic Plan The DAF Safety Strategic Plan defines the essential path to take DAF Safety from where we are to where we need to be and provide maximum value to all Airmen and Guardians. The Strategic Plan identifies six areas of focus for the Safety enterprise to further evolve and modernize. These goals align
March 25, 2024 Innovative Bird Capture Technique Enhances Pilot Safety at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph In an initiative aimed at enhancing pilot safety, the 12th Flying Training Wing has implemented a method to mitigate bird strikes. Utilizing a massive 25x25 foot net, personnel at 12th FTW Safety office in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are capturing birds that pose a
March 22, 2024 Road to Recovery: A Story of Resiliency In October 2022, Air National Guard 2nd Lt. Emily Mackey was injured in an accident while riding on a side-by-side that flipped over, severely injuring her right arm, and causing a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Her husband, 2nd Lt. Matthew Mackey, who was also a passenger, and had recently undergone
March 20, 2024 Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services shares tips to stay fire safe while enjoying outdoor activities Another “snowmageddon” like the one that struck Tennessee earlier this year is, at least for the next several months, highly unlikely.The outside air is getting warmer. The days are getting longer.With winter now in the rearview and the arrival of spring, many will begin to heed the call of the
March 14, 2024 Roll into Motorcycle Season 2024 Safely The time is coming! Days will be longer and warmer soon which means more outdoor activities and motorcycles on the road. Understanding motorcycle safety is essential for all motorcycle riders. Awareness of hazards, personal protective equipment, and safety precautions all contribute to mitigating