Oct. 10, 2019 XQ-58A expands performance envelope during third test flight; aircraft damaged after landing YUMA PROVING GROUND, Arizona — The XQ-58A Valkyrie completed the third flight of the Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstration program Oct. 9 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. Unfortunately, high surface winds and a malfunction of the vehicle’s provisional flight test recovery system resulted in a
Oct. 8, 2019 Pilot’s quick thinking resolves in-flight emergency From initial pilot training to mission qualification training, U.S. Air Force pilots complete intensive training and preparation to learn critical skills to fly, fight and win, as well as prevent mishaps. However, F-35 and F-16 trainees in the 56th Fighter Wing also receive cutting edge human
Oct. 7, 2019 National Commission on Military Aviation Safety studies man-machine-environment interface during Wright-Patterson visit WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The National Commission on Military Aviation Safety visited Wright-Patterson Sept. 11-12 in their effort to understand the man, machine and environment interface and its impact on safety in military aviation operations.During their visit, the commissioners
Oct. 4, 2019 It's never too early for risk management For Tech. Sgt. Jack Tucker, 325th Fighter Wing occupational safety manager, risk management has been a priority in both his personal and professional life due to an experience he had as a teenager growing up in central Alabama. In the summer of 1987, when Tucker was 15 years old, he nearly drowned
Oct. 3, 2019 Robins ready to spread fire prevention message during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-11 is National Fire Prevention Week, and the Robins Fire Department is geared up to spread the message of fire safety.
Oct. 2, 2019 Voluntary Protection Program going strong Since its inception 13 years ago, the employee-driven Voluntary Protection Program has been the lead safety program for Tinker Air Force Base and the Air Force Sustainment Center.VPP is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration initiative that promotes worksite safety and health through
Oct. 2, 2019 Edwards AFB Fire Department: plan and practice your escape The Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, with the campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”
Sept. 30, 2019 Bloody Hundredth keeps safety first with 100th ARW safety office Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing Safety office play a vital role in the mission by enforcing rules and regulations for safe working environments, providing safety briefings and inspecting each units work stations at RAF Mildenhall, England. The efforts of the safety office keep Airmen,
Sept. 27, 2019 Disturbing distractions Texting, right? Texting is certainly considered one of the main causes of distracted driving, however, there are numerous other examples that we fail to take into consideration. Distracted driving is something that we are continuously reminded of, yet many fail to understand how dangerous it is and
Sept. 26, 2019 Fabrication flight undergoes OSHA inspection, still in operation Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors extensively reviewed the 403rd Wing’s Fabrication Flight operations Sept. 25.This is the third time this year that the federal agency has inspected the flight, which is responsible for aircraft maintenance to include painting and sanding.OSHA