Nov. 13, 2019 Safe vehicles aid drivers in hazardous weather Fall brings a change in the weather and provides a reminder of upcoming holiday travels, which highlights the importance of vehicle maintenance for safety both on and off base. Steve Serrette, occupational safety manager, 72nd Air Base Wing, said that poor visibility and wet driving conditions are
Nov. 9, 2019 Keep safety in mind when participating in winter sports Ah yes, we’re finally on the cusp of the holidays… Oktoberfest has passed, fall is in full-effect and the holidays are upon us. But most importantly, winter and snowboarding season is almost here
Nov. 6, 2019 Service before self: Schriever Airman saves neighbor Senior Airman Stephen Harrison, 50th Space Communications Squadron client systems technician, ran to aid a woman and her dog from an attack Sep. 17 at Fort Carson, Colorado.Harrison was pulling into his driveway when he saw two large dogs off their leashes running around by his home.“I stepped out
Nov. 5, 2019 National Aviation Safety Commissioners Visit Hickam The National Commission on Military Aviation Safety visited the 15th and 154th wings here on Nov. 1, 2019, to speak with leaders as well as Airmen who make the mission happen. The commission is a team of professionals that have joined forces to help assess, identify, and solve issues surrounding
Nov. 5, 2019 Munitions squadron improves efficiency with new workstations Efficiency and safety improved in the 649th Munitions Squadron’s inspection bays with the installation of new electrostatic discharge workstations.
Nov. 1, 2019 Safety Mission Showcase: Altus AFB's “Dirt Boyz” When you think of proactive safety, you may not think about a sidewalk, curb, or runway patch. Recently, the Wing Safety office interviewed two members of the 97th Civil Engineering Squadron’s Horizontal Maintenance Shop, SrA Kendrick Brown and SrA Jose Ramirez putting safe operating techniques to
Oct. 31, 2019 Training today’s Airmen for tomorrow’s success Although the work may seem monotonous at times to some Air Force maintainers, it is vital that each step of the process is executed with precision. In efforts to ensure this is done, there are consistent steps to enhance safety precautions by continuously training and preparing. All the while,
Oct. 29, 2019 Airmen stay fit-to-fight year-round As the days shorten and the weather gets colder, the physical fitness standards for Airmen do not change - they must stay fit-to-fight year-round, regardless of weather conditions.Practicing proper cold-weather safety can keep Airmen fit and safe during the winter months.Seth Cannello, 50th Force
Oct. 29, 2019 100th LRS holds safety event to underline dangers of drunk driving The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked together to put on an event to educate Airmen on the dangers of drunk driving and how to prevent it Oct. 11, 2019, on RAF Mildenhall.Working with Suffolk Police and Airmen from the 48th Medical Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug Prevention and
Oct. 28, 2019 JBSA Fire Emergency Services offers tips for a fire-safe and Happy Halloween Ghosts, goblins, and other terrifying monsters will soon be haunting your neighborhood. But of course these non-threatening creatures of the night are none other than children who are enjoying the revelries of Halloween.