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  • Take proper precautions to get the most out of summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Summer represents the time of year when our most valuable asset — Air Force personnel — are statistically at greatest risk of experiencing a significant mishap.The following information covers safety measures and guidelines for a broad range of summertime

  • Seek appropriate shelter during threat of lightning

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Summer is peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena: lightning. In the United States, lightning kills more than 40 people a year.While no place is absolutely safe from lightning, some are much safer than others. The safest location during

  • 111th Attack Wing hosts Health and Safety Awareness Day

    BIDDLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, PA -- The 111th Attack Wing in conjunction with the Pennsylvania National Guard hosted a Health and Safety Awareness Day here on June 2, 2022 to emphasize the importance of these two components in maintaining the readiness and health of the military and civilian work

  • Summer Weather Hazards

    Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. But don’t let the sunny days and warm nights fool you. Summer also holds significant weather hazards

  • Keep your eyes open this summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As the weather heats up, more and more people will be getting back on their motorcycles and hitting the open road.If you are one of these riders, here are some seasonal and local hazards you should be aware of. A good sense of situational awareness will go a

  • Occupational safety; keeping Airmen, equipment mission-ready

    Tyndall prioritizes safety across the installation to keep Airmen and aircraft fully mission-capable. The 325th Fighter Wing safety office has oversight of safety requirements, but works as a team with units to maintain safe operations.The safety office serves as the focal point for proactive mishap

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA Safety directorate wins again

    The U.S. Air Force in Europe – Air Forces Africa Safety directorate won two Air-Force level awards for fiscal year 2021.Through their promotion of proactive aviation safety for nine wings and eight major weapon systems, the flight safety division took home the Major General Benjamin D. Foulois

  • Keep grilling safety in mind this holiday weekend

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food.lose to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries.Follow these simple tips and you’ll be on the way to safe grilling this Memorial

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