July 3, 2019 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.”
July 2, 2019 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
July 2, 2019 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.
June 28, 2019 Practice safe driving on, off base El Paso County is leading the state in impaired driver traffic related fatalities.
June 28, 2019 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.
June 28, 2019 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.
June 28, 2019 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
June 27, 2019 Summer vehicle safety depends on avoiding distracted driving Many mishaps can be avoided if distractions on the road are ignored.
June 25, 2019 Are you prepared for summer? The Air Force promotes a culture of safety by ensuring Airmen operate with discipline and recognize the difference between acceptable mistakes and unacceptable behaviors.“As outlined in our Striker Culture, “Excellence” is one of our Focus Areas,” said General Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike
June 25, 2019 Weapons Safety Course, Party of 3 Gun Violence is one of the most scrutinized topics in the United States. In 2019 the Gun Violence Archive has reported approximately 26,000 gun-related incidents. These numbers, which were produced in the first half of the year, can be attributed to the lack of awareness and respect people have for