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,
Sept. 10, 2021 Don’t let driver fatigue play role in your travel WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This is the time of year many of us will spend extra hours behind the wheel as we drive to and from vacation destinations, recreational outings or social activities. Very often, that driving time slowly erodes our ability to operate a vehicle safely as the
Aug. 31, 2021 Keeping Moody safe one critter at a time MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga --To prevent mishaps on the airfield and possible damage to aircraft caused by birds and other animals, Lauren Smith and her dog, Teal, monitor and control the wildlife and habitats in and around Moody Air Force Base’s airfield. As a part of the U.S. Department of
Aug. 27, 2021 The right equipment, techniques make for safe bike ride WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Traffic safety is of critical importance throughout the year as it represents a tremendous risk to Air Force personnel. It’s essential for bicycle riders and those they share the road with to exercise patience and apply heightened situational awareness at all