June 17, 2025 908th Airmen boost water survival skills As the 908th Flying Training Wing continues preparing for its new mission as the MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter formal training unit, ensuring aircrew members are prepared in the event of an emergency water landing is vital.More than 15 aircrew members from the 908th Operations Group and the 24th
June 17, 2025 Operation ‘Red Light, Green Light’ The Office of Special Trial Counsel District 6, in collaboration with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and Internet Crimes Against Children operations, launched a new cyber safety education initiative at Hope International Academy in Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2025.
June 16, 2025 12th Flying Training Wing Hosts Civil Fly-In The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed 31 civilian aviators flying 16 aircraft from across Texas to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 7 for a Civil Fly-In designed to enhance flight safety and strengthen ties with the local aviation community.The event supported the U.S. Air Force’s Midair
June 16, 2025 Around the Air Force: Risk and Readiness, Project Magellan, Pilot Training Overhaul In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Air Force Safety Center announces Phase II of the Chief of Staff’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign, Project Magellan earns international recognition by winning the 2025 Founder’s Award, and AETC aims to train 1,500 pilots per year.
June 13, 2025 DAF Weapons Safety Division Re-writes Nuclear Safety Design Criteria The Air Force Safety Center Weapons Safety division recently hosted over 80 weapons safety experts from across the Air Force, including industry and government partners for a three day re-write of the Department of the Air Force Manual 91-119 Safety Design Criteria for Nuclear Weapons Systems
June 11, 2025 UPDATE: Republic Of Korea F-16 incident at Eielson AFB An aircraft incident occurred with a Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcon, June 10 around 4:00 P.M. when it skidded into the grass infield during takeoff and two aircrew personnel ground ejected. The incident site is on base within the fence line of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.The
June 11, 2025 Aviation meets medicine: A flight surgeon’s lifelong journey Before donning the uniform as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, Col. Christopher Borchardt was a kid who marveled for hours at airplanes passing overhead, read every book on aviation he could find.
June 10, 2025 VSFB pioneers research on ascent sonic booms Vandenberg Space Force Base stands as a vital hub where Guardians and Airmen oversee launches that safeguard U.S. interests and uphold America’s edge in the space domain.
June 9, 2025 Readiness through safety – OC-ALC underscores commitment to safety The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex hosted a two-day safety fair ahead of National Safety Month observed in June, underscoring the Complex’s commitment to a safe work environment, highlighting the important role safety plays in the OC-ALC mission, May 20-21, on base.
June 5, 2025 MacDill leaders urge hurricane preparedness as 2025 season begins The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and MacDill Air Force Base leaders are urging personnel to prepare. Col. Ed Szczepanik, 6th Air Refueling Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, 6th ARW command chief, encourage personnel, especially newcomers, to take