July 15, 2022 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline quick-dial option now live The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline is launching a new quick-dial option nationwide starting July 16.Anyone located within the United States can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day, seven days a week to receive support for suicidal, mental health, and substance use crisis. The line will
July 13, 2022 Fatigue and work burnout Feeling run down and tired? Is fatigue impacting job performance?According to the National Safety Council more than 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder, chronic sleep-deprivation can cause obesity, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.
July 8, 2022 Beat the heat with Red Cross safety tips WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Summer is wonderful time of year in the Miami Valley. Many of us will participate in outdoor activities we have looked forward to enjoying for some time.Unfortunately, summer in this area can expose us to heat-associated risks as the mercury rises. According
July 7, 2022 Protecting aircrew eyes in the sky Airmen from 28th and 46th Test and Evaluation Squadrons from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., visited MacDill AFB to evaluate an improved version of the Aircrew Laser Eye Protection glasses, starting June 22, 2022.
July 7, 2022 MINOTAUR II+ EXPLODES SHORTLY AFTER LIFTOFF A Minotaur II+ rocket exploded approximately 11 seconds after launching from Test Pad-01 at 11:01 p.m. PDT Wednesday.
July 6, 2022 Aerospace Vehicle Survivability Facility set to meet anticipated National Defense Strategy demands The new National Defense Strategy set to be released later this year will focus on the building of a more lethal military force, the strengthening of U.S. alliances while establishing new partnerships, and reforming the way the Department of Defense does business to accomplish its objectives.The
June 30, 2022 This Fourth of July, be cautious around fireworks WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Fireworks are nothing less than recreational explosive devices. As such, they represent a potentially hazardous exposure to anyone in proximity and should be treated with the utmost caution at all times.To help you celebrate safely this July Fourth weekend,
June 27, 2022 Ask the Doc: Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion -- What's the Difference? Dear Doc: During a recent run in the hot weather, I started to feel dizzy and got a headache. Could this be heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Can you please explain the difference between the two so that my buddies and I can learn ways to prevent heat-related injuries in the hot weather?
June 27, 2022 Fireworks Safety: Fire and Emergency Services provide safety tips for the holiday The Fourth of July is a wonderful time! Family and friends gather to enjoy barbecues, picnics and beautiful fireworks displays. Unfortunately it is also a time when many people will experience injuries and cause damage to property by using fireworks. Please take a minute to read the following
June 22, 2022 Introducing the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and the Environment Mr. Edwin “Ed” Oshiba recently assumed the position of Deputy acting as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and the Environment. In this role, Mr. Oshiba is responsible for overseeing the DAF’s Infrastructure Investment Strategy, energy optimization resilience