April 21, 2025 Kirtland kicks off Bike Safety Day with food, fun, free gear KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – With bright skies overhead and bikes of all sizes rolling through, Kirtland’s annual Bike Safety Day brought smiles, safety education, and a few surprises to families across base April 18. Hosted by the 377th Air Base Wing Safety Office, the event combined hands-on
April 1, 2025 Pregnant aircrew policy updates to reduce risk Air Force oversight for risk assessment of pregnant aircrew is being raised to the Major Command level based on feedback from medical professionals across the service.
March 24, 2025 An Aconcagua Climb to Lessons Learned Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas at 22,838 feet, presents a formidable challenge to climbers. Located in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes Mountain range in Argentina, it’s one of the famed Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. For many climbers,
March 24, 2025 Safe ladder use focus of spring safety campaign Base safety officials here encourage personnel to prioritize safety when starting spring-cleaning projects. March is National Ladder Safety Month, as it is commonly a time for home and workplace projects that require using ladders.
March 19, 2025 Wing implements paintball deterrent to reduce bird strike risk To reduce the risk of bird strikes during flying operations, the 12th Flying Training Wing will implement a new bird deterrent method this spring and summer.
Feb. 7, 2025 A Mission to Prevent Mishaps In military operations, safety isn’t just a priority – it is critical to mission success.
Jan. 10, 2025 No time to chill: Stay alert on winter driving As winter weather sets in, icy roads and reduced visibility create dangerous conditions for all drivers. One of the most important safety tips for winter driving is maintaining a safe following distance. Tailgating, or following too closely behind another vehicle, increases your chances of a
Dec. 31, 2024 Fireworks done right: Ring in the new year safely Fireworks are a staple of many celebrations around the world. While they add excitement and beauty to festivities, fireworks can also pose significant dangers if not handled properly.
Dec. 20, 2024 Are you prepared for old man winter? The best way to prepare for old man winter and have a safe and tragedy-free winter season is to be proactive and incorporate risk management in every step you take. Some of the major areas to prepare for winter are your home, your vehicle, and yourself.
Dec. 19, 2024 Weather Airmen ensure safety, mission readiness U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Operations Support Squadron assemble weather equipment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Dec. 10, 2024. Their equipment can provide weather data such as surface pressure, wind speed and direction, temperature, dew point, relative humidity, surface