April 1, 2024 Safety Enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 Strategic Plan The DAF Safety Strategic Plan defines the essential path to take DAF Safety from where we are to where we need to be and provide maximum value to all Airmen and Guardians. The Strategic Plan identifies six areas of focus for the Safety enterprise to further evolve and modernize. These goals align
March 27, 2024 Pentagon Official Spotlights Top Units, Leaders to Drive Safety Across DOD A senior Pentagon official is shining a bright light on top performing leaders as part of the Defense Department's mission to drive safety and risk management throughout the total force and take care of those who serve.
March 25, 2024 Innovative Bird Capture Technique Enhances Pilot Safety at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph In an initiative aimed at enhancing pilot safety, the 12th Flying Training Wing has implemented a method to mitigate bird strikes. Utilizing a massive 25x25 foot net, personnel at 12th FTW Safety office in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are capturing birds that pose a
March 22, 2024 Road to Recovery: A Story of Resiliency In October 2022, Air National Guard 2nd Lt. Emily Mackey was injured in an accident while riding on a side-by-side that flipped over, severely injuring her right arm, and causing a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Her husband, 2nd Lt. Matthew Mackey, who was also a passenger, and had recently undergone
March 20, 2024 Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services shares tips to stay fire safe while enjoying outdoor activities Another “snowmageddon” like the one that struck Tennessee earlier this year is, at least for the next several months, highly unlikely.The outside air is getting warmer. The days are getting longer.With winter now in the rearview and the arrival of spring, many will begin to heed the call of the
March 14, 2024 Roll into Motorcycle Season 2024 Safely The time is coming! Days will be longer and warmer soon which means more outdoor activities and motorcycles on the road. Understanding motorcycle safety is essential for all motorcycle riders. Awareness of hazards, personal protective equipment, and safety precautions all contribute to mitigating
March 8, 2024 AFSOC to Resume CV-22 Flight Operations Following the March 8, 2024 Naval Air Systems Command flight bulletin returning the V-22 Osprey to operation with safety controls in place, Air Force Special Operations Command is implementing a multi-phased approach to ensure our aircrew, maintainers and aircraft are ready to resume flight
March 7, 2024 Andersen Air Force Base Aircraft Safety Since Feb. 9, there have been four lasing incidents effecting military aircraft landing on Andersen AFB. The first three lasers originated from the Yigo/Dededo areas and the fourth was potentially from the Tumon area. For each incident a green laser has been shining into the cockpits for a few
March 7, 2024 The 12th Flying Training Wing Employs Innovative Bird Control Method to Enhance Pilot Safety In an innovative move to ensure the safety of its 12th Flying Training Wing (12th FTW) pilots, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has begun utilizing methyl anthranilate tree canopy fogging as a proactive and preventative measure to control bird populations within the base. Scheduled fogging time to
March 1, 2024 LACK OF KNOWLEDGE | The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft maintenance mishaps The regulatory requirements for training and qualification can be comprehensive, and organizations must enforce these requirements. Otherwise, lack of on-the-job experience and specific knowledge can lead workers into misjudging situations and making unsafe decisions. Aircraft systems are so complex