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  • Keep caution in mind when using space heaters

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The high cost of heating oil and natural gas, combined with energy-saving efforts, raises the potential for increased use of alternative sources.Space heaters and other supplemental-heating devices may be viewed by a lot of people as a good alternative. They

  • Christmas tree fires can ruin holiday celebrations

    The Christmas season can be the most joyous of times but also deadly. Approximately 400 fires occur annually that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA.

  • Wing Safety shifts focus to changing seasons

    Now that we find ourselves in the fall season and will soon be shifting to winter there are a wide variety of safety concerns to be aware of and plan for.The 195th Wing Safety section provides an array of safety based services and training. One of those focus areas is seasonal safety for wing

  • 379th ECES, ECS Confined Space Rescue Training

    The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Communication Squadron, and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing safety office teamed up to conduct confined space training at Al Udeid Air Base, Nov. 19, 2021. The training consisted of rescuing a simulated member that had become

  • Safety is no joke: AF Safety Chief visits F.E. Warren

    Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Department of the Air Force chief of safety, received a firsthand look at the 90th Missile Wing’s capabilities during a tour Nov. 2 – 3, 2021. During Leavitt’s time here, she was able to meet with safety personnel from the 20th Air Force and 90th Missile Wing, mentor

  • 10 tips for Thanksgiving safety

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This holiday season, many of us will travel to various locations to celebrate all we are thankful for with friends, relatives and loved ones.Since the time of year’s whole premise is to be thankful — rather than regretful — consider the following

  • Wildlife officials urge motorists to watch for deer

    Wildlife officials urge motorists to drive cautiously due to the increased deer activity on Hill’s roadways this time of year. While deer are a year-round hazard – on and off base – October and November is when the highest number of vehicle and deer collisions occur across the state.

  • Rider coach program refreshes, readies for riding season

    During the fall season, Germany’s foliage paints a picturesque landscape in bright yellows, oranges and reds. Cooler temperatures bring fog that settles in the valleys of the Mosel river, allowing for breathtaking rides through the winding roads of the Eifel region.

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