July 1, 2013 Risk management key to Air Force team's seven summits: Part 5 "When it's right, you go for it, but sometimes the best decision is to roll over and go back to bed; the mountain will be there tomorrow," said Capt. Kyle "Husky" Martin. Knowing when to tackle the challenge and when to reevaluate, gather more information and justify the risks involved are valuable
June 26, 2013 Risk management key to Air Force team's seven summits: Part 4 "There was an immense sense of accomplishment. It was such an all-consuming venture for the past year. To see it culminate on the summit of Mount Everest was very gratifying. Yet, it was extremely peaceful, as well. I didn't notice the wind or the cold, but the moment was quite serene with the sun
June 25, 2013 Risk management a key player in reaching 7 Summits for USAF team: Part 3 Risk management (RM) plays a huge part in being successful in the challenge, whether flying over the mountain tops or just standing on the highest peak in the world.Capt. Andrew Ackles, a TH-1 instructor pilot assigned to the 58th Special Operations Wing here, but stationed at Fort Rucker, Ala., was
June 24, 2013 Identify, plan for, mitigate risk To many of us in the Air Force, the words "Operational Risk Management" have become somewhat stale. The often turned to traditional training approach (a.k.a. Powerpoint or email) doesn't seem relevant or engaging to the average Airman as leaders brief safety across the entire spectrum, from
June 20, 2013 Risk management key to Air Force team's seven summits: Part 2 The Seven Summits team uses their Air Force risk management (RM) training as they reach the highest summit in their challenge."We wanted to spread that Air Force safety message," said Capt. Colin Merrin, a GPS satellite operations mission commander stationed at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. "You
June 17, 2013 Critical Days of Summer calls for increased risk management More daylight, clear skies and no school usually means one thing - summer is here.For many in the Air Force and Air Education and Training Command, summer means outdoor activities. Whether it's the road or the beach that beckons Airmen to come out and play, safety officials and senior leaders are
June 14, 2013 Risk management key to Air Force team's seven summits: Part 1 We all take slight risks in some fashion, but knowing when to stop or turn back and when to continue is what risk management (RM) is all about.A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen reached the peak of Mount Everest on May 19, completing their challenge to climb the seven summits of the world to raise
June 7, 2013 2 SOPS captain makes difficult choice at 27,000 feet COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Months of training, extreme cold temperatures, intestinal illness, sleep deprivation, avalanches, limited oxygen at high elevations and a respiratory infection. These are the trials and tribulations that Capt. Colin Merrin, a 2nd Space Operations Squadron GPS operator,
May 31, 2013 How $19.99 saved my life What's your life worth? One-million dollars? Maybe a few hundred thousand? What if I told you something that cost me $19.99 saved my life?Two years ago, I paid $19.99 for a bicycle helmet and recently its value has surpassed its cost.I was doing what a lot of us at Osan Air Base do -- riding my
May 22, 2013 Seven Summits team reaches peak of Mount Everest On May 19, the U. S. Air Force Seven Summits team reached Mount Everest, the highest point of the world, 29,035 feet. This success marks the first time a team of military members from any nation has reached all seven summits: Mount Elbrus in Russia, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Aconcagua in