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  • Summer’s fun, just avoid too much sun

    Summer is here, and that means sunny weather is here to stay. Soaking up the sun is one of the best parts about summer. However, make sure to protect your skin when enjoying the sun-filled days ahead.

  • Independence Day message from Air Force leaders

    That same bold and courageous spirit put man on the moon 50 years ago. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and two Air Force Airmen, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, crewed the famous Apollo 11 moon landing mission that produced those famous words we all know “…one giant leap for mankind.”

  • Air, land, sea: ROBD hypoxia training

    When flying an aircraft, situational awareness is key for a pilot to have. However, breathing is also important for a pilot. To help pilots learn how their body is feeling and reacting to the lower amounts of oxygen at higher altitudes, the 1st Operations Group Aerospace and Operational Physiology

  • Patient impaled with firework underscores need for safety

    Fireworks won’t be the only thing skyrocketing on the Fourth of July. Injuries will also be on the rise if people light up the sky without keeping safety in mind. One San Antonio resident found out the hard way that fireworks festivities can backfire in life-changing ways in a split second.

  • Staying safe from Independence Day through the end of summer

    This Independence Day marks the 243rd year since the founding fathers declared independence. People across the nation will gather to celebrate the holiday and enjoy summer. Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean basic safety concerns vanish.

  • CSAF presents Kolligian Trophy to T-38 pilot

    During the ceremony, Goldfein stated that Heath's superb analysis and outstanding skill in response to this life-threatening emergency resulted in the safe recovery of two Airmen and an $8.2 million aircraft.

  • The 101 Critical Days of Summer continue

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer, which began on Memorial Day weekend, is winding down in theory, but because of sizzling temperatures in the Inland Empire that extend into the fall, we must remain vigilant. Sunscreen, grilling and outdoor activities are year-round in our area, so it’s good to keep

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