Dec. 8, 2020 Renowned test pilot Chuck Yeager dies Famed test pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager has died, Dec. 7. He was 97.
Dec. 4, 2020 Air Safety Panel Recommends Flight Hour Increase, Emphasis on Maintenance, Steady Funding The National Commission on Military Aviation Safety released its recommendations saying aviators need more flight hours, maintenance personnel need better training and manning and supply chains need more and faster throughput.
Dec. 4, 2020 Awareness stimulates holiday safety With the holidays approaching, it is a good time to make a plan for staying safe. The hustle and bustle of shopping, driving, travelling, and planning celebrations brings increased risk, both at work and at home. Far too often this leads to injury or even death. By recognizing and being aware of
Dec. 2, 2020 Team Scott’s runway upgrades completed A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 30 celebrating the completion of construction on the flight line at Scott Air Force Base. The construction was a part of a flight line revitalization project allowing Team Scott to maintain its presence as Air Mobility Command’s Showcase Wing.
Nov. 30, 2020 Holiday Gathering Safety A graphic explaining the risks associated with gatherings during the holiday. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Kiana Pearson)
Nov. 30, 2020 Liberty Engineers ensure flight safety The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a ten-year overhaul of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 22 - Nov. 30, 2020.
Nov. 30, 2020 ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit and fire department partnered with the 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron and the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to perform a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System
Nov. 29, 2020 Winter weather awareness Being informed before the winter weather hits is a good way to be prepared. Knowing where to find information such as road conditions (ROADCON), early release, late reporting and base and school closures can ensure members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community keep themselves out of the elements.
Nov. 25, 2020 Air Force Safety Experts participate in Occupational Competency Model Study to increase successful job performance with new training mindset A group of Occupational Safety career specialists recently met at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to participate in an Occupational Competency Model Study that will help further refine training outcomes.