July 11, 2019 Veteran safety professional ensures U.S. Transportation Command’s personnel and facilities stay safe and sound SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – U.S. Transportation Command operates around the globe. Michael Burgess, assistant facility and safety manager for the command, doesn’t work in an area quite so grand, but his, approximately one million square feet of space is larger than most.Burgess ensures USTRANSCOM’s
July 11, 2019 All hands on deck: Airmen respond to unexpected B-52 landing A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, made an unexpected appearance on the RAF Mildenhall flightline June 17, 2019, after experiencing an in-flight emergency, but landed safely and no one was injured.The aircraft had been operating in the European theater in support of
July 9, 2019 Summer’s fun, just avoid too much sun Summer is here, and that means sunny weather is here to stay. Soaking up the sun is one of the best parts about summer. However, make sure to protect your skin when enjoying the sun-filled days ahead.
July 5, 2019 Tips to help reduce your risk of a home fire With the California "Fire Season" in full effect, we are all made aware of the increased danger of fires starting outside - but home fire dangers have no one season.
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.