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Safety News

  • Winter Driving Safety

    As winter approaches, it’s crucial to prepare for the increased hazards of driving in inclement weather. Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce stress and improve safety on the road.

  • 435 AGOW Safety Office wins USAFE/AFAFRICA Safety Award

    When U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ezekiel Burke, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Safety occupational safety manager, arrived here, he told U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Parisse, 435th AGOW Safety superintendent, “We are not going to be the people that just sit behind the desk, we’re going to be

  • The Air Force Safety Center at 30

    In 2026, the Air Force Safety Center will commemorate its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of safeguarding the Department of the Air Force. Established on January 1, 1996, at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, the center's core mission is to increase combat power through risk management, training

  • Combatting distracted driving at Maxwell AFB

    For the hundreds of Airmen, civilians and families who navigate the streets of Maxwell Air Force Base every day, the commute can feel routine. 42d Air Base Wing safety officials warn that this sense of familiarity can quickly evolve into complacency, putting lives at risk in a matter of moments.

  • Be safe. think safe. safety first: Staff Sgt. Norris

    Whether it’s identifying hazards on the flight line or mentoring future leaders in the classroom, Staff Sgt. John Norris, 42d Air Base Wing occupational safety technician, exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond in service to his wing, community and country.

  • Rising Stars of Safety 2025

    On September 15, 2025, the National Safety Council awarded four Airmen in their Class of 2025: Rising Stars of Safety national awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado.

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