Sept. 13, 2024 Changing seasons As we enter the fall season, we see changes all around us.Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, and everyone’s schedules get altered. Vacation season is drawing to a close, with students going back to school and families getting back into the rhythm of classes, sports and all
Sept. 12, 2024 DoD SOHMS Achievement Awards 2024 The Department of Defense Safety and Occupational Health Management System held their ninth annual Achievement Awards ceremony at the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association National Safety Conference in Aurora, Colorado on August 26, 2024.The SOHMS awards encourage continuous safety
Sept. 4, 2024 How Privileged Safety Information Safeguards Mission Readiness When a mishap occurs in the Department of the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence. Due to potential direct and immediate impacts on mission readiness and combat capability, the Department quickly convenes
Sept. 3, 2024 The 412 Security Forces Squadron is set to introduce speed carts at Edwards AFB The 412 Security Forces Squadron at Edwards AFB is set to introduce speed carts to combat speeding and enhance traffic safety within the installation. The purchase, totaling $15,224.90, is a strategic investment in the safety and operational readiness of the base, aimed at mitigating major vehicle
Sept. 3, 2024 Liberty Wing, local motorcyclists hone advanced safe riding techniques Local community riders were also invited to the closed circuit track where all participants explored more advanced riding techniques in a controlled environment. Participants received noise tests, instruction and time on the track all while connecting and learning from other riders.
Aug. 30, 2024 LZSO training with the 20th OSS When the mission demands precise and timely landings, even the most challenging terrain can be overcome. Landing zone safety officers play a critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations, no matter how remote or underdeveloped.
Aug. 29, 2024 AFSOC releases Melrose Range CV-22B Accident Investigation Board report Today, Air Force Special Operations Command released an Accident Investigation Board report on an CV-22B Osprey mishap that occurred Aug. 22, 2023, at Melrose Range, New Mexico. The aircraft and crew were assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing’s 20th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon AFB,
Aug. 29, 2024 AFSOC releases Inyokern Airfield CV-22B Accident Investigation Board report Today, Air Force Special Operations Command released an Accident Investigation Board report on an CV-22B Osprey mishap that occurred Aug. 17, 2023, at Inyokern Airfield, California. The aircraft and crew were assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing’s 20th Special Operations Squadron, at Cannon
Aug. 29, 2024 MQ-9A ABBREVIATED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT RELEASED Today, Air Combat Command released an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report regarding an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed March 1, 2023, into terrain short of the runway threshold in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility
Aug. 28, 2024 Team McConnell shifts gears after storm cancels final day of Air Show The excitement and anticipation following the success of the first day of the Frontiers in Flight Air Show was quickly turned into a rapid recovery and clean-up response when a slow-moving wet microburst caused significant damage and the last day of the air show had to be cancelled for safety