Jan. 22, 2025 Right Place, Right Time: 914 ARW Maintainer Receives Commendation Medal Staff Sgt. Steve Skelton, a KC-135 Structural Repair Craftsman from the 914th Maintenance Squadron, was awarded the Air and Space Commendation Medal for heroism after saving the lives of two elderly women on January 12th, 2025.Skelton’s prompt assessment of their injuries and administration of first
Jan. 19, 2025 First F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with Advanced EPAWSS system arrive at the Liberty Wing Two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft equipped with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) arrived at RAF Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2025, marking the delivery of the first F-15E Strike Eagles integrated with one of the world’s most advanced electronic warfare suites.
Jan. 16, 2025 California Guard Airman Helps Battle Wildfires in His Community CHANNEL ISLANDS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION, Calif. - Amid the wildfire crisis in California, an Air National Guard member's resilience, dedication and commitment to service stand out.Master Sgt. Alan Franklin, a commander's support staff Airman with the 146th Airlift Wing, plays a crucial role in
Jan. 15, 2025 Cutting-Edge Microvane Technology Ready to Modernize C-17 Fleet Air Force Operational Energy and Air Mobility Command are entering the final phase of evaluation for Microvane drag reduction technology on the C-17 Globemaster III. Developed through a collaborative effort involving the Air Force Research Laboratory, private industry and the Air Force Lifecycle
Jan. 14, 2025 412th Command Chief: “Always Be Ready!” Comprehensive Airman Fitness plus attitude, unit culture and teamwork equals full-spectrum risk management. That’s the message Chief Master Sgt. Justin Stoltzfus, 412th Test Wing command chief master sergeant, delivered during the wing’s recent Back-in-the-Saddle Day.
Jan. 14, 2025 System safety from a discipline perspective Most Airmen and Guardians don’t consider system safety when thinking about the implementation of safety programs. However, it’s an integral part of safety and risk management that touches each discipline throughout the Department of the Air Force every day. So, what is system safety?System safety is
Jan. 14, 2025 Brazil hosts the Global Sentinel 25 Mid-Planning Conference The Brazilian Aerospace Operations Command hosted the Global Sentinel (GS) 25 mid-planning conference (MPC) in Brasilia, Brazil Nov. 20-22. This marked the first time that a GS event was hosted outside of the United States, emphasizing Brazil's prominence in the space sector and highlighting the
Jan. 13, 2025 Citizen Airmen Join Forces with Marines, Army, and Local Firefighters for Fire Training in Maui Citizen Airmen from the 624th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 624th Regional Support Group joined firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, the U.S. Army’s 297th Engineer Detachment, and the Maui Airport Fire Fighting Rescue Station to practice firefighting techniques Sept. 7-8, 2024,
Jan. 10, 2025 No time to chill: Stay alert on winter driving As winter weather sets in, icy roads and reduced visibility create dangerous conditions for all drivers. One of the most important safety tips for winter driving is maintaining a safe following distance. Tailgating, or following too closely behind another vehicle, increases your chances of a
Jan. 7, 2025 DAF Safety announces updated guidance for maintenance NDAs As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information training, also known as safety privilege training, and