Sept. 28, 2021 JBSA Fire Department reminds residents to ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ The Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association®, or NFPA®, —the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.”
Sept. 24, 2021 Vandenberg Space Force Base Prepares to Celebrate its Historical 2000th Launch Vandenberg Space Force Base will celebrate its 2000th launch when NASA Launch Services Program sends a Landsat-9 Earth observation satellite, mated to an Atlas V 401 rocket into orbit on Sept. 27, 2021. “The 2000th launch gives us the opportunity to celebrate the thousands of people from Team
Sept. 24, 2021 Peak season arrives for deer-related crashes WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Between September and January each year, Ohio drivers face a significant upsurge in the risk of deer-related traffic crashes.Wildlife experts say the combination of fewer daylight hours with increased deer movement due to mating and hunting seasons elevates
Sept. 23, 2021 Maintaining the largest weapons system In the hot deserts of Kuwait, it may seem hard to keep up with all the Aircraft taking off and touching down, but the Airmen of airfield management keep things running smoothly with a fierce set of eyes and a firm attention to detail across the flightline.Tech. Sgt. Anthony Cooper, 375th Operation
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 22, 2021 Low frequency, high risk: 23 CES firefighters practice confined space rescue Firefighters from the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron conducted confined space training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 20, 2021.
Sept. 17, 2021 Avoid work hazards in the yard this fall WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - As autumn comes to the Miami Valley, many of us will find ourselves doing routine maintenance around our homes associated with the season.Before we set out to clean the gutters, trim trees, rake leaves and tackle whatever other chores are on your “to do” list,
Sept. 16, 2021 Inspiration4: Space Force supports historic mission as civilians launched into orbit A cancer survivor, record-setting pilot, doctor and a U.S. Air Force veteran sit inside the capsule waiting for the countdown to begin. Their hearts race with excitement about what’s to come. Their minds too occupied with the thrill of traveling to space, and making history in the process, to stress
Sept. 13, 2021 EOD suits up for coalition training The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight led training with 386th EMDG and Royal Danish Air Force medics on how to properly and safely remove a bomb suit. EOD members are tasked with clearing unexploded ordnance to ensure the safety of the base and may be
Sept. 10, 2021 Don’t let driver fatigue play role in your travel WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This is the time of year many of us will spend extra hours behind the wheel as we drive to and from vacation destinations, recreational outings or social activities. Very often, that driving time slowly erodes our ability to operate a vehicle safely as the