Dec. 8, 2017 Rocket debris finds new home at AFSEC crash lab The second stage of a Minuteman II rocket was placed at the Air Force Safety Center crash lab here on Nov. 28.The remnant augments the Space Mishap Investigation Course curriculum by providing students with a hands-on lab that compliments classroom learning.“Space Safety is taking major steps
Dec. 4, 2017 Evolution of the Airman Safety App The evolution of the Air Force Safety Center’s Airman Safety App reached an important milestone with recent software updates on Dec. 1.This simple web-based tool, provides a streamlined process for all Airmen, their families and anyone accessing the base to report safety issues as they encounter
Nov. 9, 2017 Keep safety in mind in seasonal, holiday plans Temperature changes, shorter daylight hours, increased travel and emotional overload are hallmarks of the fall, winter and holiday seasons that safety officials say result in preventable mishaps.“It’s as simple as taking the same safety practices and procedures we use on duty and applying them to
Nov. 6, 2017 Air Force Chief of Safety Travels to AOR for Firsthand Look Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch, Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., attended the recent U.S. Air Forces Central Command AOR Chiefs of Safety Conference to hear firsthand the concerns of forward-deployed safety leaders.Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L.
Oct. 24, 2017 CSAF visits AFSEC The importance of revitalizing squadrons was the key point made by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein during an “all call” Oct. 20 at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Oct. 11, 2017 AFSEC crash lab expands to include RPA The Air Force Safety Center added the remnants of an MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft to its crash lab training inventory here on Oct. 10.This addition expands the curriculum at AFSEC by providing students with a modernized hands-on lab for RPAs during the Aircraft Mishap Investigation
Sept. 13, 2017 Manage Your Risks: Stay In the Fight! The 2nd Bomb Wing Safety office hosted its annual fall Safety Day brief at Hoban Hall, Aug. 31, 2017. With summer coming to an end and fall bringing in the start of the hunting season, Wing Leadership and guest speaker Tony Crow spoke to Team Barksdale about risk management and applying safety both
Sept. 13, 2017 McConnell AFB innovations save USAF $40K, increases safety MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Vehicle Management Flight recently constructed and installed a modification on a vehicle to enhance the safety of McConnell Airmen while saving the Air Force thousands of dollars.The nine-ton high-lift truck is used for
Sept. 12, 2017 Motorcycles, mentors embark on end-of-season ride The Schriever Motorcycle Mentorship Program provided motorcyclists the opportunity to reinforce techniques while providing an open forum experience from other riders before they hang up their helmets for the winter.
Sept. 11, 2017 Navy Chief of Safety visits AFSEC Jeffrey Barnette, chief of the Mishap Analysis and Animation Facility, shows Rear Adm. W. Scott Dillon, Naval Safety Center commander, the remains of a flight recorder during a tour of the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico on September 6. The MAAF offers a unique