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  • The danger zone: Final denial barriers

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A part of daily life on an Air Force installation is traveling through the gates to get on base. The daily commute can become a mundane and routine practice, and often times, drivers get complacent and overlook the hazard of stopping their vehicles on top of the final

  • Vermont Air National Guard responds to aircraft fire

    SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont National Guard's 158th Fire Department responded to a civilian aircraft fire on a runway of Burlington International Airport March 24.The response crews arrived within one minute of dispatch and confirmed that a Piper Cherokee was on fire on its right side and the

  • 388th Fighter Wing offers motorcycle training for Airmen   

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – One of the sure signs of the spring thaw in Utah is motorcycle riders back out on the roads.The 388th Fighter Wing Safety Office is offering motorcycle safety courses to ensure that Airmen are trained properly and riding within Air Force regulations.On March 19, the wing

  • 92nd LRS boosts cargo mission with ‘Dawgbone’ innovation

    Airmen from the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution flight have innovated a way to boost efficiency and safety in performing cargo loading missions. A device called the “Dawgbone” is an assistive tool that can be placed on the bed of any trailer or cargo loading vehicle, allowing Airmen

  • Be a part of the safety initiative; Report it ASAP!

    To keep up with today’s pace of technological evolution, a new platform was created for members of the JBLE community to report hazards and high-risk practices that occur on the installation. The Airman Safety Action Program, or ASAP, is an application that can be accessed through any computer or

  • Safety Office Airman receives Airlifter of the Week

    A U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officer in charge assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing Safety Office was recognized as Airlifter of the week for leading major office tasks in the first four months after he arrived at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 11.

  • Tinker organizations improve contractor safety by changing process

    Various units across Tinker Air Force Base are ensuring safety is a top priority for contractors, base employees and service members that work together on base. Implementing Art of the Possible combined with Continuous Process Improvement tools and techniques, members from the Air Force Sustainment

  • Third Annual Spring Motorcycle Focus Kick-off

    The third annual Spring PMV-2 Focus, will be held from March 21- May 21, 2021, is intended to highlight motorcycle safety and ensure all Air Force military riders know the requirements. The Motorcycle Unit Safety Tracking Tool (MUSTT) and Unit Motorcycle Safety Representative (MSR's) are vital in

  • Motorcycle safety: Warmer weather means more motorcycles on roadways

    With occasional days of warmer weather and extra time on weekends, there have been more motorcycles on the roadways enjoying the break from winter. Motorcycles can be easily overlooked, so it is imperative for motorists be vigilant and look twice to see whether there are any oncoming motorcyclists.

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