Oct. 1, 2021 General aviation safety group provides resources to aviator enthusiasts At the 189th Airlift Wing, the Safety Office has many responsibilities. One drill status Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Heather Metzler, a 189 AW safety technician, also provides safety guidance in her civilian capacity and an aviation safety inspector. As an aviation safety inspector, she initiated the
Oct. 1, 2021 Top 10 rules of hunting-firearm safety WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - This fall, many of us will take to the field in pursuit of various game species in and beyond the local area.Regardless of location, it is critical that the utmost caution is exercised at all times when handling a firearm. Hunting injuries and wounds are often
Oct. 1, 2021 Fire Prevention Week to focus on sounds of fire safety WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Fire Emergency Services Flight wants people to keep their ears open during this year’s Fire Prevention Week.The 2021 national theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety: What is Your Alarm Telling You?” The 788th Civil Engineer
Sept. 28, 2021 Motorists urged to drive cautiously as peak deer-vehicle collision season returns Every year, there are more than one million deer-vehicle collisions, or DVCs, in the United States resulting in more than 200 human deaths.State Farm lists Tennessee as a medium-risk state for DVCs, with their nationwide analysis of data from July 2019 through June 2020 showing that Tennessee
Sept. 24, 2021 Vandenberg Space Force Base Prepares to Celebrate its Historical 2000th Launch Vandenberg Space Force Base will celebrate its 2000th launch when NASA Launch Services Program sends a Landsat-9 Earth observation satellite, mated to an Atlas V 401 rocket into orbit on Sept. 27, 2021. “The 2000th launch gives us the opportunity to celebrate the thousands of people from Team
Sept. 24, 2021 Peak season arrives for deer-related crashes WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Between September and January each year, Ohio drivers face a significant upsurge in the risk of deer-related traffic crashes.Wildlife experts say the combination of fewer daylight hours with increased deer movement due to mating and hunting seasons elevates
Sept. 23, 2021 Maintaining the largest weapons system In the hot deserts of Kuwait, it may seem hard to keep up with all the Aircraft taking off and touching down, but the Airmen of airfield management keep things running smoothly with a fierce set of eyes and a firm attention to detail across the flightline.Tech. Sgt. Anthony Cooper, 375th Operation
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 22, 2021 Low frequency, high risk: 23 CES firefighters practice confined space rescue Firefighters from the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron conducted confined space training at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 20, 2021.
Sept. 17, 2021 Avoid work hazards in the yard this fall WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - As autumn comes to the Miami Valley, many of us will find ourselves doing routine maintenance around our homes associated with the season.Before we set out to clean the gutters, trim trees, rake leaves and tackle whatever other chores are on your “to do” list,