Jan. 18, 2024 Icicle hazards: What you need to know to stay safe this winter Around this time of year, proper precautions such as timely snow removal and adherence to safety guidelines, are essential to prevent accidents during winter weather conditions. Icicles are a common sight during winter, but they can pose a serious threat to people’s safety.
Jan. 9, 2024 Dover AFB female innovators create bump cap for female maintainers Innovation is a never-ending mission for the Airmen of the United States Air Force. Recently, two Team Dover aircraft maintainers, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sheila Moody, 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Air Force Repair Enhancement Program aircraft structural journeyman and U.S. Air Force Staff
Jan. 9, 2024 Pedestrian-activated crossing warning devices at work on Hill Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon crossings, with a crossing sign, arrow indicator and rectangular-shaped beacons that contain flashing LED lights, have been installed at several high-risk crossings on Hill Air Force Base.These lights draw attention to pedestrian crossings and alert approaching
Jan. 5, 2024 Rescue Operation Success: Missing Member Found Alive in Hakkoda Range In a remarkable display of community solidarity, a collaborative effort between U.S. military members and Japan Search and Rescue successfully located and rescued a missing community member in the Hakkoda Mountain Range.
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.