Nov. 8, 2023 The Seagull Approach? … When it comes to safety inspections, don’t do the ‘swoop and poop’ I recently attended a fall protection training course. Most of the people in the course were from the oil and gas industry (I was the only one affiliated with the military). Each safety professional had a different approach on how they managed their respective safety programs, but all seemed
Nov. 7, 2023 309th EMXG receives OSHA Star recertification: A testament to their commitment to safety The 309th Electronics Maintenance Group at Hill Air Force Base has been reapproved as an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star participant, OSHA’s highest level of recognition. To earn VPP Star certification, an organization must meet demanding requirements such as maintaining a comprehensive
Nov. 2, 2023 Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Oct. 30, 2023 Getting down and dirty: Off-Road Safety Course Goodfellow Air Force Base is revving its engines with a new utility task vehicle and remotely operated vehicle safety course requirement. A new mandate makes the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association course a requirement for all Department of Defense personnel operating off-road vehicles.
Oct. 26, 2023 AFWERX Prime, FAA agree to share flight-test information AFWERX Prime and the Federal Aviation Administration announced they have agreed to share flight-test data to accelerate the safe integration of Advanced Aircraft Mobility platforms into the National Airspace System Oct. 25.
Oct. 24, 2023 Reserve aircrew recognized for overcoming in-flight emergencies Col. Douglas Stouffer, 512th Airlift Wing commander, presented a quarterly safety award to a 709th Airlift Squadron aircrew on Dover Air Force Base, Oct. 14, 2023. They received the award for their superior judgement, crew resource management and execution of emergency procedures during multiple
Oct. 24, 2023 Blinding Lights in the Sky Shining a laser at an aircraft may seem like a harmless act, but in reality, it poses significant dangers to both those on the aircraft and the surrounding community. Laser strikes on aircraft, often referred to as "lasing," have become a growing concern for aviation safety in recent years. This
Oct. 23, 2023 Boost Halloween safety: Join Hill AFB’s Pumpkin Patrol In an effort to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience at Hill AFB, the 75th Security Forces Squadron’s “Pumpkin Patrol” will provide a watchful eye during the designated trick-or-treating hours of 4:30-9 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Oct. 23, 2023 Air Force Global Strike Command reports initial PCB clean-up results Initial efforts to clean polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from launch facilities at Malmstrom AFB are ongoing but seeing success, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) announced today.
Oct. 23, 2023 Hawaii Airmen enhance warfighting capabilities through technology ROYAL AIR FORCE BASE TINDAL, Australia -- As part of the largest Talisman Sabre 23 (TS23) exercise to date, held in July and August, Total Force Airmen took part in an experimental Wearables Pilot Program, providing warfighters with a means to increase their battlefield effectiveness through