June 5, 2026 Boating Safety: Maintaining Readiness on the Water As we enter the 101 Critical Days of Summer, recreational boating offers a great opportunity for relaxation and enjoyment. However, boating accidents can degrade personnel availability and impact overall unit readiness, potentially leading to medical expenses and administrative burdens. Accidents
June 4, 2026 Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Visits Vandenberg Space Force Base U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2026, to gain a firsthand understanding of the safety processes that support launch and test operations across the Western Range. During the visit, Jones
June 2, 2026 AFSEC Brings Mishap Investigation Training to Colorado Springs To bolster the U.S. Space Force's operational readiness and safety posture, the Air Force Safety Center is bringing its Space Mishap Investigation Course directly to the heart of America's space community in Colorado Springs. This iteration of the course, running from August 3-14, 2026, is
June 2, 2026 224th ADG’s Colt Brumm Named NGB Civilian Safety Professional of the Year Rome, New York -- A New York Air National Guard employee at the Eastern Air Defense Sector has been named the National Guard Bureau’s Civilian Safety Professional of the Year.Colt Brumm, the safety and occupational health manager with the 224th Air Defense Group, was recognized for his work on a
June 2, 2026 Vance pilot performs successful belly-landing at McConnell An Air Force T-6A Texan II, assigned to Vance Air Force Base, Okla., was involved in an in-flight emergency May 19, 2026, due to an issue deploying its landing gear.
June 1, 2026 Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- "Take the Fight North" is more than a slogan for the Wolf Pack. It reflects the unit's ability to generate airpower anytime and anywhere, often in austere or remote locations where established airfields and landing zones may be limited.
May 29, 2026 T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status Following collaborative engineering and maintenance inspections initiated after a May 12 mishap at Columbus Air Force Base, the fleet is expected to safely resume flying status in the coming days.
May 28, 2026 DAF Announces Top Safety Award Winners for 2025 The Department of the Air Force honored its leading safety performers for fiscal year 2025, celebrating their commitment to protecting Airmen and Guardians. These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from
May 27, 2026 Beat the heat As summer temperatures rise, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases significantly.Whether you are conducting operations outdoors, working in an unconditioned warehouse or enjoying a weekend hike, heat stress is a serious threat that requires proactive measures. Understanding how to manage heat
May 27, 2026 Swimming safety is a must Time spent poolside or at one of the many natural bodies of water in the local area can be very enjoyable, especially during the warm to hot days of an Ohio summer. However, it can also present serious hazards. Follow these safety guidelines to help prevent a tragic outcome.