June 20, 2023 Ask the Doc: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion -- what's the difference? Heat-related illnesses refer to a spectrum of conditions that worsen as the body loses its ability to compensate for the increased core temperature due to environmental heat or metabolic heat. There are warning signs to be aware of and measures to take to prevent the progression of heat-related
June 15, 2023 Old nemesis claims lives of four Airmen since start of summer safety focus Since the 101 Critical Days of Summer kicked off Memorial Day weekend at the end of May, the Air Force has lost four Airmen to an old nemesis: vehicle mishaps.Two Airmen died in car accidents, while another perished in a motorcycle crash. The fourth succumbed to injuries suffered in an all-terrain
June 12, 2023 Peterson SFB to Begin Initiating DUI Checkpoints Thinking of driving under the influence of alcohol? Don’t Underestimate It.
June 6, 2023 I know what I’m doing, and other lies I tell myself Many of us convince ourselves we know what we are doing when we often do not. Take firearms for example. Too often personnel convince themselves they know how to properly and safely handle a weapon, but in reality, they don’t.
June 6, 2023 June is National Safety Month: Stay safe at home as well as at work June is National Safety Month, and we need to get serious about safety in the home, workplace and community. The observance was created by the National Safety Council in 1996 to raise awareness about the importance of safety. This year's theme is "Safety at Home."Preventable injuries, commonly known
June 5, 2023 Embracing safety, risk management through 101 Critical Days of Summer at Laughlin In the warm summer months, Airmen, families and friends hit the road seeking memorable experiences and carefree moments. As Airmen embark on their journeys and spend time doing their favorite summer activities, the risks involved can pile up quickly.
June 1, 2023 Summer sun safety in Utah Summer is here. Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by following these tips.
June 1, 2023 Hurricane Season Preparation Hurricane Season officially starts June 1 and Keesler residents should remember to prepare now and avoid getting caught in a storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting near-normal hurricane activity this year, forecasting 12 - 17 named storms. Approximately five to nine
May 30, 2023 Wrapping-up the Preseason Motorcycle Kick-off … Stay committed to riding safe! As the Preseason Motorcycle Kick-Off comes to a close, remember to stay committed to riding safely with the right mentality, the right gear and inspect your motorcycles every time you ride. Assess the risks involved in riding and don't follow the crowd if they are involved in reckless behaviors
May 30, 2023 AFRL helps NASA test equipment for Artemis II mission The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, and NASA worked together over the last two weeks of April 2023 along with other industry partners, such as Lockheed Martin, to test the most current iteration of an astronaut crew seat and flight suit that will be used in the Orion spacecraft during future