Jan. 4, 2024 3rd Wing kicks off 2024 with Safety Day In an effort to enhance safety measures and prevent mishaps, the 3rd Wing held its annual Safety Day, emphasizing the importance of everyday safety practices, on Jan. 3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The event focused on mishap prevention for flights and inspections; safety and accident trend
Jan. 4, 2024 Arnold AFB Safety provides tips in avoiding cold weather hazards With the extreme cold we have already experienced this season, and winter in full swing, I was reminded how unprepared for cold weather many of us are and how quickly you can get into trouble in cold weather. It only takes a few minutes for hypothermia or frostbite to cause serious injury.What is
Jan. 3, 2024 LACK OF COMMUNICATION | The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft maintenance mishaps Poor communication often appears at the top of contributing and causal factors in accident reports and is, therefore, one of the most critical human factor elements.
Dec. 29, 2023 Help prevent impaired driving this holiday; let this year’s only toll be paid on turnpike Impaired driving occurs at all times during the year; however, holiday periods mark peak times of significant occurrence. The results of an impaired driving accident can take a toll on those directly or indirectly involved.
Dec. 27, 2023 JSTARS crew critical to safe recovery at Kadena Air Base What happened on September 23, 2022, to an Air Combat Command Squadron crew based at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is a survival story that brings together the importance of training, bravery, teamwork and cool heads prevailing in a hot situation.
Dec. 26, 2023 Wildlife officials urge motorists to look out for increased deer activity this winter Wildlife officials at Hill are urging motorists to drive cautiously due to the increased deer activity on the roadways this time of year.
Dec. 21, 2023 BAMC kicks off dietary supplement safety campaign Brooke Army Medical Center launched its first Dietary Supplement Safety Campaign to inform healthcare providers, service members, patients, and visitors about safe dietary supplement use.
Dec. 20, 2023 Tips to stay safe during holiday season The end of each year brings many holiday festivities. It’s a time to spend with family, friends and loved ones while remembering those deployed away from family.
Dec. 20, 2023 Tactical Vehicle Safety Department of the Air Force personnel operate a wide variety of vehicles to execute our missions. Transportation professionals operating in land, air, space, and water domains must adhere to safe practices and strict standards. A vehicle becomes a tactical vehicle, or military-designed vehicle,
Dec. 15, 2023 ‘Mr. Invincible’ and the holiday exodus A former Airman experiences a case of "get-there-itis" during the holiday exodus. His 18-hour trip home is fraught with danger and some tough lessons learned.