Aug. 31, 2020 CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success The directive is a mixture of Brown’s expectations for what is required to ensure air superiority and for the Air Force to fulfill its mission to defend the United States and its interests. Though only 8-pages, the document spans a range of critical topics that touch on doctrine, Air Force culture,
Aug. 31, 2020 Unsafe, unprofessional intercept of US bomber by Russian aircraft over the Black Sea At approximately 11:19 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2020, two Russian Su-27 Flanker pilots intercepted a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber that was conducting routine operations in the black sea over international waters. The Russian pilots flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner while crossing within 100 feet of
Aug. 30, 2020 Wildfire safety preparedness As of July 19, 2020, California wildfires had burned close to 38,000 acres this year, as reported by the California Department of Forestry and Fire (CAL FIRE), compared to the 22,000 acres at the same time last year. Those numbers are rapidly increasing as the summer conditions continue to put our
Aug. 28, 2020 Food safety month: Commissaries reinforce customers' awareness of foodborne illnesses Although the COVID-19 pandemic has upped our public safety awareness, consumers cannot afford to lose track of the precautions recommended to help protect against foodborne illnesses.
Aug. 28, 2020 COMMENTARY - Explosives safety during lightning within five 15th Air Force Safety discusses the importance of explosives safety during lightning within five.
Aug. 28, 2020 8th EAMS keeping AUAB runways clear of FOD Members of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron perform a foreign object debris (FOD) flight line walk, Aug. 28, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. FOD walks are performed regularly to ensure flight lines are clear of debris that could cause injury to personnel or damage to government property.
Aug. 28, 2020 Avoiding heat stroke, exaustion during 101 critical days of summer It can get pretty hot in the Lowcountry during the summer.It is critical to know how to avoid, recognize and treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion while out having fun in the sun.For more summer safety tips visit: https://go.usa.gov/xfJ6Y
Aug. 24, 2020 Eielson puts the ‘safe’ in firearm safety Alaska is a constitutional carry state when it comes to firearms and many residents exercise that right. However, Eielson Air Force Base has its own set of rules when it comes to firearms.
Aug. 24, 2020 Late summer pests: Staying safe both on and off duty As Airmen look to the outdoors for physically distant activities, the risks of pests impacting those activities increases. It is vital Airmen and their families know what to look out for and know how to stay safe.