Aug. 12, 2020 Mack’s bayou cleanup effort Barksdale has a problem with trashy bayous. Main base is surrounded by two waterways: Mack’s Bayou and Cooper’s Bayou. Not only does trash and debris accrue from littering on base, but trash filled water enters Barksdale from a drainage basin that originates in the surrounding Bossier City
Aug. 10, 2020 Whiteman AFB Safety Office work hard to preserve mission capability Personal safety is something that is important for everyone and is always at the forefront for Air Force leadership. Though for some, safety is not just a practice, it’s a career. At Whiteman Air Force Base, the 509th Bomb Wing Safety Office works hard year round to help eliminate or control risk
Aug. 10, 2020 Air Force update for COVID-19 In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:
Aug. 10, 2020 Fitting mission to individual: WR-ALC Ergo techs, workers adapt mission to fit person, reduce injuries Certified technicians at the Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex Ergonomics Program work with the mindset, “one size, does not fit all.” WR-ALC Ergonomics Program technicians work hand-in-hand with the complex’s total workforce to reduce risk factors that could result in injuries.
Aug. 5, 2020 Babish awarded highest civilian recognition WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett awarded the Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service to Charles A. “Chuck” Babish IV, Air Force Senior Level Executive for Aircraft Structural Integrity. The award was presented to Babish in a ceremony presided
Aug. 5, 2020 Air Force recognizes Safe + Sound Week The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety.
Aug. 4, 2020 Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at Kunsan Col. Christopher “Wolf” Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, along with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Far East District (USACE of the FED), and Republic of Korean Air Force representatives conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction of new
July 31, 2020 JB Charleston's Natural Resource Office will be conducting a hunters safety class Terrence Larimer, Joint Base Charleston's natural resource manager assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, answered some questions about the upcoming Hunter Safety Education Classes being held at JB Charleston.Larimer explained what the natural resource office is responsible for.“The natural
July 31, 2020 Aircraft doctors: Non-Destructive testing keep aircraft flying, crews safe When we’re sick we go to the doctor for a diagnosis but where do aircraft go for unseen issues? Aircraft at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia go to the 558th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection office with the 402nd Maintenance Group for their diagnosis.
July 30, 2020 KAFB instructors teach riders to stay safe on the roads Although COVID-19 has closed many facilities and canceled courses that Kirtland Air Force Base normally offers, the motorcycle safety course is not one of them. After being compelled to cancel numerous classes, courses resumed on April 16, 2020.