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Safety News

  • From the Academy's Safety Office: Be in the know when it snows

    There are several ways to get updated weather information at the Academy when the weather results in delayed reporting or causes the base to close. Call the school’s Snow Call line, 719-333-6249 and check out the Academy’s official Facebook page, Twitter feed and website at

  • Fire Prevention Week: Fire Safety in the kitchen

    Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of fires and home injuries? By following a few safety tips you can prevent these fires.

  • Driving safety underpins mission success

    Safely operating a motor vehicle is a pre-condition for mission success in our business. In the United States, however, vehicular accidents rank as the highest category of unintentional injuries for people ages 1 through 44. In many cases, these injuries can be avoided by paying attention to detail

  • Safety powered through Innovation

    Airman 1st Class Colton Walls, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, developed a tool at the McConnell Innovation Lab that will increase the safety measures for CES Airmen performing rapid airfield damage repair.

  • Beat the heat

    As the temperatures rise throughout the year, it’s important Airmen are educated about heat-related illnesses. Knowing the warning signs and how to treat them can save a life. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace)

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