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    AF senior leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to all Air Force personnel:As our Nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your dedicated service and hard work every day of the
  • Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, Air Force Chief of Safety, addresses the Airman-to-Airman Safety Advisory Council, Aug. 23, at the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, N.M. The A2A advises the Air Force Chief of Safety on ways to reach the 17-26-year-old age group. Members share their personal safety experiences to help prevent mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Keith Wright)

    Air Force Chief of Safety meets with Airman-to-Airman Safety Advisory Council

  • Labor Day Weekend - Not a time to let down your guard

    Labor Day weekend is known for fun, relaxing and spending time with family and friends. It's also the last holiday weekend of the summer. If you're like us, you want to make the most of it. But remember that your family and friends want you to be smart about everything you do. Smart planning and safety awareness are ways to prevent impatience and
  • Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, Air Force Chief of Safety, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Lt. Col. William D. Neitzke for meritorious achievements during a year-long deployment in support of Operation New Dawn and follow-on activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Wright)

    Safety Center mishap investigator awarded Bronze Star Medal

    Lt. Col. William D. Neitzke, a mishap investigator assigned to the Aviation Safety Division, Air Force Safety Center, received the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony held here Aug. 23.Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, Chief of Air Force Safety and commander of the center, presented the decoration to Neitzke for meritorious achievements during a year-long

  • By the Numbers

    I remember it well. Our commander called us into the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, auditorium late one evening to make an announcement. Back home, one of our comrades in arms had died in a tragic accident. JP had gone for a motorcycle ride with a friend, another Air Force officer and by all accounts, was a safe and experienced rider, but that did
  • Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley passes the chief of staff flag to Gen. Mark A. Welsh III during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 10, 2012. Prior to his new position, Welsh was the commander of U. S. Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Michael J. Pausic)

    Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air Force for his exceptional leadership and ability to
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Senior Airman David Steele from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center here, is the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency representative in the 2012 Airmen-to-Airman Safety Advisory Program. As part of the A2A initiative, Steele speaks to fellow Airmen on the importance of motorcycle safety, after experiencing a motorcycle accident in June 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Jacobs)

    Motorcycle safety gear saves NASIC Airman

    Senior Airman David Steele stood on stage in front of his fellow Airmen from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center here recounting his story during a recent commander's call. "According to the doctors, the crash would have killed me had I not been wearing my gear," he said. In June 2011, Steele was heading to Baltimore, Md., on a 500-mile
  • Kenneth Kowalczyk, ground safety manager at the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill AFB, Utah, navigates a dune for a safe ridge slide at Knolls Off-Highway Area in western Utah. Wearing proper protective gear, being familiar with the characteristics of the area, as well as other riders in the vicinity, increase riders' chances of a safe adventure. (Courtesy photo)

    Use situational awareness to avoid dune disaster

    Imagine 25,000 people gathered to go fast, pillage the sand and consume copious amounts of greasy vendor food and adult beverages. What could possibly go wrong? After four days of sun and fun at the Little Sahara sand dunes in central Utah, it occurred to me that no matter how well-protected you are, when Murphy pulls your number, it's time to
  • A few minutes to complete necessary checklists, at work and at home, saves time, money and lives. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Checklist mentality … it’s a good thing

    We often hear the safety officer discuss at staff meetings a mishap where checklists weren't used. Checklists are not only required in the flying and maintenance environment, but actually apply to most of our professional and personal activities. We're told during all phases of life what to do and how to do it. A parent, for example, might help
  • Capt. Michael Hiatt, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla., received the Aviation Safety Well Done Award for outstanding airmanship and professional performance during a hazardous situation and for a significant contribution to the Air Force mishap prevention program. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Aviation and Ground Safety Well Done Awards presented for mishap prevention efforts

    Three Airmen and two squadron crews recently received the Aviation Safety Well Done Award for outstanding airmanship or support to aircrew that prevented, or reduced the impact of, a serious flight mishap. Two Airmen received the Ground Safety Well Done Award, presented in recognition of non-safety personnel who make a significant contribution that
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