Jan. 14, 2020 Winter is here, Saber Nation; be prepared Residents of Spangdahlem who have had the pleasure of being from, or living, in the southern states of America may not be aware of this epidemic, but winter is here. Don’t fret-some Saber professionals have a few ways to help prepare Airmen for the frigid season.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lacey
Jan. 13, 2020 Crowd safety: Protecting Airmen through risk management Tampa Bay is always booming with events that draw large crowds. With events like Tampa Bay AirFest and Gasparilla Pirate Festival, physical safety becomes even more important. Risk management and safety are things to keep in mind all the time when participating in recreational activities and
Jan. 7, 2020 USDA-Michigan Air Guard program cuts risk of bird collisions The flight line at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center is a busy place. As the year-round host for training events like Northern Strike – the Defense Department's largest joint reserve-component exercise – it's not uncommon to see more than 60 aircraft on Alpena's tarmac. During Northern Strike
Jan. 7, 2020 Optimizing performance, safety through sleep and fatigue management When it comes to the Air Force, fatigue is characterized as "the state of tiredness associated with long hours of work, prolonged periods without sleep, physiologic stressors of the flight environment or the requirement to work at times that are out of sync with the body's circadian, or biological
Jan. 3, 2020 "For the safety of our pilots:" AFRL hosts event aimed at fielding physiological sensors DAYTON, Ohio – The inaugural Physiological Episodes Mitigation Technology Summit and Industry Day, hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, was held Dec. 17-18 at the Wright Brothers Institute’s Small Business Hub downtown.The event brought in over 150 participants
Dec. 26, 2019 Air Force studies fatigue, sleep to enhance readiness Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip Airmen and their leadership with crucial data to ensure that Airmen are getting the necessary rest to maximize mission execution.A team of
Dec. 23, 2019 Christmas Tree and Lighting Safety It’s that wonderful time of the year again for celebrating Christmas. With Christmas soon approaching, everyone has most likely started decorating and preparing for the holiday. What most of us forget to remember is artificial vegetation, Christmas trees and electrical lighting can be dangerous fire
Dec. 23, 2019 ‘Tis the season to think before you drink! ‘Tis the season to be merry, but it’s also one of the most dangerous times of the year for alcohol-related incidents.
Dec. 19, 2019 Officials announce 2019 ACC Safety annual award winners Air Combat Command officials recently announced the ACC Safety annual award winners for fiscal year 2019. The safety awards recognize individuals, teams and units for their efforts in mishap prevention.