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  • 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,

  • 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

  • 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

  • Keep safety in mind over Labor Day weekend

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This weekend, military and civilian members of our Air Force family will be spending some well-deserved time away from their duty sections. As we enjoy Labor Day festivities, let’s remember to look out for one another and keep the major safety themes we have

  • Keep safety in mind as summer ends

    The long Labor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer and offers many service members, civilians and their families the final opportunity to take to the highways and byways for a summertime adventure. Emphasis on managing risk is key, not only for a holiday weekend that historically

  • Home fire safety should factor in people with disabilities

    People with disabilities must deal with the unique challenges that fires present. With the disadvantages this group of people may have in escaping a fire, they could also have obstacles in their residence that would hamper their safe exodus.

  • End of Summer Bash … or Crash?

    The Labor Day holiday marks the last three-day weekend of the summer and the beginning of the school year for many. As such, people often use it as their final summer bash or excursion. Unfortunately, it’s also statistically one of the top three holiday weekends for fatal vehicle crashes.

  • Keeping Moody safe one critter at a time

    MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga --To prevent mishaps on the airfield and possible damage to aircraft caused by birds and other animals, Lauren Smith and her dog, Teal, monitor and control the wildlife and habitats in and around Moody Air Force Base’s airfield. As a part of the U.S. Department of

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