Jan. 14, 2025 System safety from a discipline perspective Most Airmen and Guardians don’t consider system safety when thinking about the implementation of safety programs. However, it’s an integral part of safety and risk management that touches each discipline throughout the Department of the Air Force every day. So, what is system safety?System safety is
Nov. 8, 2023 Roger G. Crewse: A Legendary Flight In the archives of the U.S. Air Force's rich history, there are certain individuals who have passed on a legacy of safer skies, such as Roger G. Crewse, USAF, Major (Retired).From 1954 to 1981, Roger Crewse's unwavering commitment to aviation safety and innovative solutions left an indelible mark on
Aug. 17, 2023 Annual conference refines military and civilian aviation safety The 492d Special Operations Wing safety office organized the annual Mid-Air Collision Avoidance conference at Destin Executive Airport in Destin, Florida, August 10, 2023.This year’s MACA conference brought together the 96th Test Wing from Eglin Air Force Base, the 919th Special Operations Wing from
Nov. 27, 2022 Yokota enhances flying mission with hypoxia familiarization trainer The 374th Operations Support Squadron celebrated the activation of a new Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device and Hypoxia Flight Trainer simulator at their aircrew training facility on base, November 22, 2022.
Nov. 9, 2022 Texans achieves 200k safe flight hours The 136th Airlift Wing reached 200,000 mishap-free flying hours, Oct. 21, 2022, achieving a historic milestone on a journey that began June 6, 1965.
Aug. 9, 2022 305th AMW raises awareness for airspace safety The 305th Air Mobility Wing Safety Office is resuming the lead on airspace safety for the joint base through the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Program.
April 1, 2022 Vermont Guard, Senegalese Air Force conduct aviation exchange COLCHESTER, Vt. – Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing representatives with 86th Troop Command took part in an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force helicopter pilots as part of the State Partnership Program in Dakar, Senegal, March 13-19.During the exchange, Vermont National Guardsmen and
March 29, 2022 58th SOW, APD ask public not to point lasers at aircraft Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft in flight could be catastrophic for the affected aircrew and possibly for people on the ground.
March 23, 2022 86 MXS host CDDAR exercise with NATO allies The 86th Maintenance Squadron hosted a joint exercise for Estonian and Lithuanian partners to establish Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery capabilities at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 6 to Mar. 19.
March 22, 2022 PRESS RELEASE: DYESS AFB CONDUCTS BASE EXERCISE The 7th Bomb Wing will conduct an exercise on Dyess Air Force Base March 23-24, 2022. The exercise will evaluate the base response to an aircraft incident, ensure the readiness of emergency and safety personnel and will observe interaction with supporting off-base agencies during a crisis. During