Feb. 19, 2014 Safety Center civilian selected for prestigious leadership program Mark Nunn, Air Force Risk Management Program manager and chief of the Air Force Safety Automated System Requirements Group at the Air Force Safety Center, was recently selected for the prestigious Air Force Civilian Strategic Leader Program and to attend Air War College in residence in July.Nunn is
Feb. 14, 2014 Street Smart program helps saves lives During 2013, the Air Force Safety Center had the opportunity to offer the Street Smart program to the Air Force. This program is sponsored by the Anheuser-Busch Foundation and provided through the Anheuser-Busch Corporate Social Responsibility Department.Presented by members of S.A.F.E., a
Feb. 10, 2014 First online Town Hall connects hundreds of safety professionals Air Force Chief of Ground Safety Bill Parsons held the first Town Hall meeting Jan. 29 using Defense Connect Online. More than 200 Air Force safety professionals submitted questions early or used the DCO chat function to ask questions during the meeting. "This Town Hall meeting is for you, the
Feb. 7, 2014 Zombie caption contest winners announced The cartoon caption contest held in conjunction with the Air Force Ground Safety Holiday/Winter campaign ended Jan. 27. Following are the winners selected from entries across the continental United States and overseas:· First place - Master Sgt. Ernest S. Monroe, 149th Combat Communications
Feb. 3, 2014 Mandatory training keeps you ready to ride Motorcycle riding season, for most locations, is almost here. Air Force riders must prepare before the first ride of the season. Preparation involves more than awareness of, and attention to, the mechanics of the motorcycle. Mental and physical preparation of the rider, and up-to-date mandatory
Jan. 28, 2014 5-2-Drive keeps you alive Air Force Ground Safety introduces "5-2-Drive" as part of its ongoing Traffic Safety and Outreach education program.Studies reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Air Force Safety Center statistics indicate there are five main factors
Jan. 21, 2014 Got Alcohol? Then Don't Ride Riding motorcycles sober is dangerous enough. Riding under the influence is suicidal. Those who have tried it and survived (including me) are just lucky. First, consider the natural resting position of a motorcycle is on its side. Don't believe me? Try walking away from your bike without putting the
Jan. 17, 2014 2013 Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign wrap-up Airmen returned to duty Safe 'n Sound after the Christmas and New Year holiday. For the first time since 2010, there were no Airmen lost between Dec. 21, 2013, and Jan. 1 when Airmen are most at risk due to holiday celebrations, increased travel and fatigue."Every Airman owns a piece of this
Dec. 12, 2013 Air Force Chief of Ground Safety to hold Town Hall meeting An unintended consequence of the fiscal constraints facing the Air Force is an impediment to communication. With funding cuts for travel, safety professionals in the field have lost the ability to raise questions or concerns to the next level; whether it's unit to wing, wing to MAJCOM or MAJCOM to
Dec. 9, 2013 Have fun with winter sports, but remember 'safety first' There you are, staring over the mountain's edge, your heart racing, your extremities freezing. The bone chilling wind wisps through your body as you lean forward. Your feet begin to slide and your eyes begin to widen. You start to pick up speed, faster and faster, obstacles and people zipping around