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    Keep safety in mind this summer

    As the summer season approaches, it is important for families to be aware of the dangers that the summer months can bring. Summer is known for increased traveling, especially by vehicle.“A lot of people go on vacation during the summer months and the statistics say that most people tend to drive,” said Staff Sgt. Brandon Ahuna, 81st Operation
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    June is National Safety Month

    The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month -- it's the 25th anniversary of the observance to help us keep each other safe, from the workplace to any place. Reminder: Use extra caution when driving in low-visibility conditions, such as at night or in bad weather.
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    Pedestrian safety

    The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month -- it's the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, an annual observance to help us keep each other safe, from the workplace to anyplace. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk.
  • An Airman from Team Seymour practices speeding in a curve at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 26, 2021.

    Airmen Participate in Driving Safety Course

    An Airman from Team Seymour practices speeding in a curve at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 26, 2021. During the training the Airman practiced the wrong way and the correct way to slow down and stop on a curved road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Barrera)

  • MacDill’s safety tips for “Critical Days of Summer”

    Heat stroke. Dehydration. Sunburn. Rashes. Cramps. What do all of these illnesses have in common? They can be all induced from exposure to hot temperatures during the summer, and with Memorial Day weekend in a few days, the 6th Air Refueling Wing safety office has started its 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign from now until Labor Day weekend in order to inform the public on summer safety tips.
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    Keep safety first and foremost during the Memorial Day weekend

    As Memorial Day approaches, millions of travelers will be on the road heading out to enjoy the summer sun with friends and family. With that being said, there are some things to keep in mind and plan for over the holiday weekend.
  • The campaign is open through Dec. 31, 2021 to DoD employees and contractors, who can submit their ideas and view other submissions at https://usaf.ideascalegov.com/a/campaign-home/222. (Artwork by Capt. Austin Troya)

    Commentary: Minuteman III program office leads innovation with new campaign

    A team of members from AFNWC and Air Force Global Strike Command has taken the lead on an innovation process to deploy projects faster while eliminating delays caused by lengthy or belated engineering reviews.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Paul Olexa, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, pitches an idea called the Mag Rug during a Spark Tank competition, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 9, 2020. Whiteman Spark Tank is a competition where Airmen pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of wing and community leadership. Eleven ideas were pitched and the judges selected two to compete at the Air Force Global Strike Command’s Spark Tank competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

    Whiteman AFB Airman innovates, develops smart maintenance floor mat to prevent FOD

    One Whiteman Air Force Base Airman took it upon himself to try to prevent these maintenance costs after learning about the risks of FOD and the importance of having good attention to detail on the flight line.
  • A firefighter from the 788th Civil Engineer Fire Department, talks with an individual from the 88th Air Base Wing safety office during a base exercise at Huffman Prairie Flying Field, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 2, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)

    88 ABW safety office provides key service that fulfills line of effort

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Both inspiring and executing the 88th Air Base Wing command team’s revived lines of effort, the 88 ABW safety office takes pride in maximizing mission effectiveness every day as they continue to provide effective initial safety response to everyone on the installation.What are the lines of effort anyway?
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    Safety Office protects Citizen Air Commandos

    The 919th SOW Safety Office prevents injuries, mishaps and protects Citizen Air Commandos.
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