March 4, 2019 2018 Air Force Safety Awards announced Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr. recently announced the recipients of the five Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Chief of Safety Awards for 2018.
March 1, 2019 Space Safety focuses on the AF range of the future The Space Safety Division, Air Force Safety Center will host the first Space Safety Council of 2019 from March 12-14 at Kirtland Air Force Base. The Space Safety Council meets twice a year to discuss items pertinent to the development of space policy, mishap prevention & investigations, and
March 1, 2019 Safety team ensures well-being, protection for all personnel The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing safety shop at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, is divided into three sections – flight, occupational, and weapons. These sections oversee safety for the installation, ranging as broadly as the Airmen constantly working to weapons such as hand grenades.
Feb. 28, 2019 Weapons safety NCO ensures welfare of deployed personnel Staff Sgt. Tomas Gonzalez closely inspects a GBU-54 laser joint directed attack munition in the flightline munitions holding area at Bagram Airfield. He takes some notes, then moves on to the next, and the next, until his inspections are complete.
Feb. 21, 2019 Team Minot keeps animals at safe distance Recently, a pair of moose wandered onto Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, reminding Airmen and their families of the animals who coexist in the local area.“While fun to see and sometimes interact with, wildlife is just that, wild,” said Lt. Col. Brian Tileston, 5th Bomb Wing chief of safety.Living
Feb. 21, 2019 COPE North Airmen demonstrate agility during Typhoon Wutip evacuation COPE North 2019 paused Feb. 22 as a precautionary measure due to hazardous conditions and potentially damaging winds caused by Typhoon Wutip.
Feb. 14, 2019 Members of 103rd CES earn OSHA certification Members of the 103rd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) partnered with industry safety experts recently to conduct Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Conn.
Feb. 6, 2019 The Doctor Will See You Now (and Probably Make You Laugh) If thinking about a doctor’s visit (or planning a safety briefing) causes you anxiety, meet Dr. Love. His real name is Leonard “Al” Jones, and he is the Air Force Safety Center's Risk Management Program Manager at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. However, under the guise of Dr. Love—a
Feb. 1, 2019 KC-135 beam replacement expedited by Tinker units The recent discovery and repair of corrosion on a structurally-crucial part in 15 KC-135 Stratotankers, accomplished jointly by several units at Tinker Air Force Base, has increased the safety of the fleet and gained recognition by high-ranking Air Force officials.
Jan. 17, 2019 Airmen innovation saves $224K, promotes safer travel In northern tier bases, weather ranges drastically from triple digits and hot road conditions to double-digit negatives, making icy roads hazardous if not travelled properly. Despite the risk, Airmen travel to and from the missile field to accomplish the mission.