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  • Hurlburt ADAPT Program provides trusted, professional help

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Specifically, excessive alcohol use led to approximately 178,000 deaths each year in our Nation, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 24

  • Black flag heat, blue-ribbon response

    In a swift demonstration of readiness and leadership, the 42nd Air Base Wing Honor Guard sprang into action when an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet collapsed from apparent heat exhaustion near the hangar at approximately 4:30 p.m. on June 20, 2025.

  • OSS holds first-ever landing zone safety officer training

    The 75th Operations Support Squadron has taken a decisive leap forward in reinforcing the Department of Defense’s Agile Combat Employment initiative with the successful completion of its first-ever landing zone safety officer training.

  • FUNCTIONAL FOCUS: Training and Force Development Division

    The Training and Force Development Division ensures the continuous professional development of Safety professionals, and all personnel assigned to Safety staffs throughout the Air and Space Forces. The division contributes to Department of the Air Force combat power and mission readiness by

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer at JBAB

    Elevated temperatures and rigorous outdoor activity can be a perfect recipe for heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat rash, exhaustion and dehydration, all which can come on quickly and unexpectedly.

  • 908th Airmen boost water survival skills

    As the 908th Flying Training Wing continues preparing for its new mission as the MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter formal training unit, ensuring aircrew members are prepared in the event of an emergency water landing is vital.More than 15 aircrew members from the 908th Operations Group and the 24th

  • 12th Flying Training Wing Hosts Civil Fly-In

    The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed 31 civilian aviators flying 16 aircraft from across Texas to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 7 for a Civil Fly-In designed to enhance flight safety and strengthen ties with the local aviation community.The event supported the U.S. Air Force’s Midair

  • DAF Weapons Safety Division Re-writes Nuclear Safety Design Criteria

    The Air Force Safety Center Weapons Safety division recently hosted over 80 weapons safety experts from across the Air Force, including industry and government partners for a three day re-write of the Department of the Air Force Manual 91-119 Safety Design Criteria for Nuclear Weapons Systems

  • Readiness through safety – OC-ALC underscores commitment to safety

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex hosted a two-day safety fair ahead of National Safety Month observed in June, underscoring the Complex’s commitment to a safe work environment, highlighting the important role safety plays in the OC-ALC mission, May 20-21, on base.

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