Sept. 27, 2024 F-16 pilot awarded Kolligian Trophy for aircraft recovery Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presented the 2023 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Capt. Harry McMahon for his exceptional aviation skills and quick decision-making abilities.
Sept. 27, 2024 Rising Stars of Safety 2024 On September 17, 2024, the National Safety Council awarded two Air Force Airmen the Rising Star of Safety Award at their annual National Awards Celebration in Orlando, Florida. This award recognizes safety professionals under 40 years of age for their safety leadership and dedication to continuous
Sept. 26, 2024 Smoke alarms: Make them work for you Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - The WPAFB Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12. The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign is focused
Sept. 26, 2024 Air Force releases findings on 2023 Kunsan Air Base F-16C mishap Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigation into an F-16C aircraft mishap that occurred near Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Dec. 11, 2023. 오산 공군기지, 대한민국 – 태평양 공군은 2023년 12월 11일 대한민국 군산 공군기지 인근에서 발생한 F-16C 항공기 사고에 대한 조사의 결과를 발표했다.
Sept. 20, 2024 Collaboration is key to Safety On 18 September 2024, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health office held an open house at their new facility on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The Air Force Safety Center partnered with the 377th Air Base Wing Safety Office to brief over a hundred
Sept. 20, 2024 Hello Autumn and Goodbye Summer As summer draws to an end, consider the hazards and how to mitigate them. Weather can change quicker than expected, so don’t get caught unaware. Be prepared for any type of weather -- from sunny and hot days that can cause dehydration to frost and fallen leaves making walking surfaces slippery or
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