Sept. 20, 2019 Mitigate Risk Today, Ensure Mission Accomplishment Tomorrow Every mission the 97th Air Mobility Wing executes, from flying operations to deploying ready Airmen across the globe, contains elements of risk. However, as a Wing charged with a training mission, we approach risk differently than an operational unit. At Altus Air Force base, three formal training
Sept. 18, 2019 Al Udeid Air Base hosts AFCENT Chiefs of Safety Conference Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, hosted the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility Chiefs of Safety Conference, Sept. 10-11, where U.S. Central Command’s safety chiefs, coalition forces members, joint partners, U.S. MAJCOM safety leaders, and U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives
Sept. 18, 2019 Motorcycle Mentorship: 509th Munitions Squadron Airmen revitalize motorcycle safety program, offer rider safety event The long Midwest summer in Missouri offers plenty of outdoor recreation – and for some Airmen at Whiteman Air Force Base sunny days also mark the motorcycle season. To keep uniformed riders safe wherever their two wheels take them, motorcycle safety representatives throughout the Wing serve as a
Sept. 16, 2019 Fire Prevention Week 2019 National Fire Prevention Week will be here soon! Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, will sign the Goodfellow FPW proclamation on October 2, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Any and all Goodfellow personnel are invited to the event, which will take place at the Wing Flagpole in front of the Norma
Sept. 13, 2019 Columbus Airmen train for real emergencies during mock altitude chamber exercise The 14th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron’s Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight conducted an expanded exercise with emergency agencies and volunteer Airmen Sept. 3 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Sept. 13, 2019 Osan hosts Fighter LASS for PACAF Air Force officers from allied and partner nations across the Pacific visited Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, took part in the 2019 Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium Sept. 2-8.
Sept. 12, 2019 403rd Fabrication Flight complies with OSHA standards Recent 81st Training Wing Bioenvironmental Engineering 2019 reports determined that the 403rd Wing’s Fabrication Flight, responsible for aircraft maintenance to include painting and sanding, complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. OSHA inspectors have been on site and
Sept. 12, 2019 PACAF Airman recognized for safety achievements The National Safety Council awarded the Rising Star of Safety award to Master Sgt. Jeremy Nixon, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces occupational safety manager, for his continued dedication to safety and contributions to the Air Force safety community.
Sept. 11, 2019 JBER's BASH program uses tree removal project Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Bird Air Strike Hazard program is reducing the flight safety risk to aircraft, aircrew and passengers with a project to remove wildlife-attracting trees in the BASH and wildlife exclusion zones.
Sept. 9, 2019 Safety professionals recognized at 2019 NSC Congress & Expo Three Air Force safety professionals were recognized for outstanding achievements in the safety profession at the National Safety Council’s 2019 NSC Congress & Expo held Sept. 6-11 in San Diego, California.