Nov. 26, 2019 Maintainers ensure F-35A stays safe ... (and stealthy) HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – If every other system on a fighter aircraft fails, there’s one that has to work. The ejection system.No one likes talking about it, but it’s a fact of aviation, and the Airmen responsible for maintaining that system on the F-35A Lightning II take their jobs very
Nov. 26, 2019 Holiday food preparation and safety tips Thanksgiving is this week and that often means a lot of cooking for holiday dinners. Improper storing and cooking of a turkey dinner can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria, and serving that dinner could cause food-borne illnesses.
Nov. 22, 2019 Joint Base MDL Fire Emergency Services Thanksgiving Safety Tips The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.Safety tips Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the
Nov. 21, 2019 Team Mildenhall Winter Safety campaign begins Once winter arrives in England, removing ice, snow and all other seasonal debris prior to heading to work is not only a daily process, but an important one for the safety of all members of Team Mildenhall and the community.With the holiday season right around the corner, the 100th Air Refueling Wing
Nov. 19, 2019 Are you sad or are you SAD? It’s that time of year again, when the warm summer fades into autumn chills and frosty winters. The skies become grayer and the sun barely shines. For some, autumn and winter are welcome breaks from the summer heat; but for others, the change in seasons may cause dread.Some individuals suffer from
Nov. 15, 2019 Marker placed to honor 60th anniversary of Columbus crash In 1959, the U.S. was in the competitive Cold War with the Soviet Union to be the indomitable force of nuclear power; and as part of the feud, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, fed the fight by flying bombing missions as the 4228th Strategic Wing.With every war comes risks and the will to
Nov. 15, 2019 Schriever takes driving impaired seriously As the holiday season approaches, it’s important while Airmen celebrate to remember driving under the influence has many repercussions and for Airmen those consequences can be serious.Drinking and driving affects more than just the driver, it jeopardizes the safety of other families and any
Nov. 14, 2019 354th FW Airmen develop, test new F-35A arctic survival kit U.S. Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing tested a new arctic survival kit for the F-35A Lightning II in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, Nov. 5.
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