July 23, 2012 My job is prosecuting sexual assault Here's a simple truth...sexual offenders reject our core values of integrity, service and excellence, in favor of following their own base, undisciplined, criminal desires. Most sexual assaults committed by Airmen are "blue on blue," or Airmen victimizing other Airmen. So in addition to rejecting
July 18, 2012 Space Safety Division enables full-spectrum combat space capabilities through mishap prevention When it comes to safety in the Air Force, much of the focus on mishap prevention goes into preventing and investigating slips, trips and falls. Ground safety applies to every member, regardless of their primary duty, and all can benefit from practicing prescribed safety methods in their everyday
July 17, 2012 Safety clarifies use of electronic devices for pedestrians on roadways If the game is to prevent mishaps and preserve combat capabilities, then Air Force safety Airmen are all in.The Air Force Safety Center released a letter of interpretation Jan. 18 prohibiting the use of listening and entertainment devices, including single ear pieces and external speakers, when on a
July 17, 2012 It's the size of the (traction) patch that matters On a clear, sunny morning ride to work, I witnessed a motorcycle accident that made me re-think my riding skills and the limited traction patch that keeps me upright on my motorcycle.As I left my neighborhood, my neighbor was on his motorcycle directly in front of me. We were both traveling between
July 13, 2012 Air Force Safety Center farewells Wingman magazine The summer issue of Wingman magazine, currently available at www.wingmanmagazine.af.mil, is the final issue of the Air Force's quarterly journal of aviation, ground, space and weapons safety, according to Safety Center officials. The safety stories that would otherwise go in the magazine will now
July 12, 2012 Rolling Thunder 2012 honors warriors, highlights motorcycle safety To commemorate the lives of those Missing in Action and the protection of Prisoners of War, service members, veterans and civilians gathered here Memorial Day weekend to take part in the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.Approximately 900,000
July 10, 2012 It's hot! Do you know the signs of heat illness? It's a hot, humid Saturday afternoon. You've been soaking up the sun at the beach all day and playing soccer with your friends. You suddenly start to feel nauseous and weak. Your vision begins to tunnel. The next thing you know you wake up on a gurney in the emergency room. The doctor says you've
July 3, 2012 Student for hire Palace 'Acquired' I was an occupational health and safety major at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Ind., and the 2009 Spring Career Fair was fast approaching. The U.S. Air Force was among the list of possibilities that most interested me. I polished my resume, put on my business game face and went forward the
July 2, 2012 Safety officials urge Airmen to celebrate Independence Day safely While Fourth of July celebrations and special outings to enjoy the holiday are traditional early summer pastimes, experts at the Air Force Safety Center here caution all Airmen to practice basic safety precautions."Everyone is anxious to enjoy summertime activities and participating in Fourth of
June 28, 2012 CSAF honors flight training instructor with Kolligian Trophy Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented Capt. Frank Baumann, an instructor pilot from the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, one of the Air Force's most prestigious flight safety awards during a Pentagon ceremony here June 27. Baumann was named the 2011