March 4, 2021 668th ALIS Airmen support JBSA after winter storms Airmen of the 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron, also known as the “Roadrunners,” collaborated with JBSA-Lackland’s 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron to help ensure the safety of base tenants during the worst winter storms in Texas history. Winter storm Uri blasted its way through Texas,
March 2, 2021 Enjoy the ride while feeling safe; SJ promotes safe motorcycle riding It’s important for all motorcyclists, whether new or experienced, to know and practice safe driving techniques. The 4th Fighter Wing safety office paired with members of Team Seymour to help inform and teach riders about motorcycle safety by becoming certified trainers in order to teach the Basic
Feb. 26, 2021 Seatbelts Save Lives Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death to drivers and passengers in the United States. Proper seat belt use is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Jessie Perkins)
Feb. 24, 2021 Whiteman AFB Tornado Preparedness The state of Missouri is known to be one of the U.S. states that is at greater risk of tornadoes. According to Storm Aware Missouri, peak tornado season is March thru May.There are two terms that need to be understood in order to successfully prepare for this natural disaster—a tornado watch and a
Feb. 24, 2021 Protecting Team Seymour from hazards, mishaps Seymour Johnson Air Force Base depends on the well-being of its civilian personnel, Airmen and their families, and there’s one shop that helps ensure their safety every day; the 4th Fighter Wing Safety Office.With a shop of 13 people, these safety specialists work hard to eliminate potential mishaps
Feb. 18, 2021 BASH keeps Osan's flightline safe Kolton Rottinghaus, 51st Fighter Wing Safety Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard manager, fires a shotgun on the flightline at Osan Air Base, Jan. 14, 2021. The BASH program is in place to reduce catastrophic bird strikes. A bird strike can damage an engine, dent a windshield, or even break other
Feb. 16, 2021 Safety measures added along Wattendorf Memorial Highway In an effort to improve safety for motorists traveling on Wattendorf Memorial Highway, guardrails are being installed in the vicinity of steep shoulders and bridges.The initial project involves 12 sites where guardrails are to be installed from the intersection with Interstate 24 to Arnold Air Force
Feb. 2, 2021 Arnold Fire and Emergency Services’ new ambulance will benefit the department, base and community Arnold Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (FES) has purchased a new, state-of-the-art ambulance, which FES Chief Daryle Lopes said he and his entire team are excited about, not only for the department but for the patients it will serve.“The purchase of a new ambulance is a big deal to us and
Feb. 1, 2021 Airman at Hill AFB among AFIMSC ‘Innovation Rodeo’ finalists An Airman at Hill Air Force Base is among the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists for the 2021 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo. Master Sgt. Luke Rogan, assistant chief of operations with the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, was selected for co-innovating an
Jan. 26, 2021 366th CES uses quick thinking to maintain mission readiness The 366th Civil Engineer Squadron is a 300-person squadron directly supporting F-15E operations of the 366th Fighter Wing. On Nov. 23, 2020 their lighting circuit board failed. Without these lights, CES was far below the lamp out requirements that would allow the flying mission to continue.