June 9, 2021 ACC releases Accident Investigation Board Report for F-16 Crash in the Hiawatha Air Combat Command released an accident investigation board report today regarding the F-16C Fighting Falcon crash that occurred December 8, 2020, in the Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan, during which the pilot was fatally injured.
June 9, 2021 Summer Health Hazards Summer’s here, and with it comes backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and time spent outdoors. Some of the things that make summer so much fun – swimming, hiking, and longer days, also present plenty of health risks.
June 8, 2021 Safety First - When it Comes to Boating Stig Severinsen has a world record for holding his breath under water for a shocking 22 minutes. Very Impressive, considering an average person can hold their breath for around 30 seconds, for children the length is much shorter.It usually only takes around 120 seconds (two short
June 3, 2021 Pedestrian safety The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month -- it's the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, an annual observance to help us keep each other safe, from the workplace to anyplace. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk.
June 2, 2021 Airfield Management: ruling the runway The Air Force is sometimes thought of as being made up of pilots and planes, but without a working runway, the mission stalls. Enter Airfield Management, guardians of the runway, their objective: ensuring a safe environment for aircraft to take-off and land.
June 1, 2021 Airmen Participate in Driving Safety Course An Airman from Team Seymour practices speeding in a curve at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 26, 2021. During the training the Airman practiced the wrong way and the correct way to slow down and stop on a curved road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Barrera)
May 27, 2021 MacDill’s safety tips for “Critical Days of Summer” Heat stroke. Dehydration. Sunburn. Rashes. Cramps. What do all of these illnesses have in common? They can be all induced from exposure to hot temperatures during the summer, and with Memorial Day weekend in a few days, the 6th Air Refueling Wing safety office has started its 101 Critical Days of
May 27, 2021 Memorial Day 2021 Heroes of the Air Force Reserve,In 1868, Major General John Logan, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic, a Union veterans’ organization, declared the establishment of Decoration Day, the precursor to Memorial Day, with these words: “Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or
May 26, 2021 Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Sunscreen Day As the first official day of summer approaches and the weather continues to warm up, it is important to prepare and keep yourself safe.
May 24, 2021 Summer water safety; tragedy can be avoided Summertime is heading our way, and with the warm weather, more adventures abound. Whether you are into boating, swimming, kayaking, or paddle boarding, there will be water hazards.