June 25, 2019 Are you prepared for summer? The Air Force promotes a culture of safety by ensuring Airmen operate with discipline and recognize the difference between acceptable mistakes and unacceptable behaviors.“As outlined in our Striker Culture, “Excellence” is one of our Focus Areas,” said General Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike
June 20, 2019 Preventing heat illness Anyone exposed to high temperatures for a sustained period of time is at risk for heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions,
June 13, 2019 Summer safety is back: how do you prepare? It doesn’t take much time to realize summer has struck New Mexico: high temperatures, a lot of sun, school is out, cow farms stinking just a little bit more than usual. Around Cannon AFB, Clovis and Portales, N.M., more people will be out and about playing sports, grilling out or even splashing in a
June 7, 2019 Motorcycle safety course available at Columbus AFB, opportunity to become a trainer Summer time can be a popular time for motorcyclist, and for members of Team Blaze that want to ride their bikes on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, they first must check in with the base safety office.
June 3, 2019 NAS SHE Manager Dick Nugent earns prestigious safety honor Dick Nugent is a recipient of what is regarded as one of the highest honors among those in the safety profession.Nugent, the Safety, Health and Environment Manager for National Aerospace Solutions, the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor at Arnold Air Force Base, was recently named an
May 28, 2019 AFMC team receives prestigious award for life-saving aircraft technology The Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, or Auto-GCAS, team won the 2018 Robert J. Collier Trophy, an award bestowed annually by the National Aeronautic Association that recognizes “the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance,
May 22, 2019 Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months.
April 25, 2019 Safe Cycling: Knowing How to Ride in Italy Bicycling is a healthy alternative to commuting by car. It provides an aerobic workout that builds muscle. Though being on two wheels does carry some risks.
March 26, 2019 Safety Culture and Readiness "Sir," he said, "we have four jets available."My first reaction was total disbelief mixed with frustration. At the time, we had 24 jets in the squadron and my Pro Super had just informed me that only four out of 24 were mission ready. The remaining 20 jets were non-mission capable. How was this even
March 21, 2019 Despite changes, safety stays priority For the 911th Maintenance Squadron Metals Technology Shop, a temporary duty assignment to March Air Reserve Base, California, in March 2019 was more than just about learning how to work on the 911th Airlift Wing’s new C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. It was about safety as well. The arrival of new