13 Oct 2020

Mission Monday: Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight

Sgt. Leslie Batten, NCOIC of Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight monitors Capt. Pierre Nelson, Commander Aerospace Physiology Flight as they demonstrate the use of the Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD) at Robins. The AOPT flight with the 461st Operations Support Squadron trains aircrew members on the dangers of hypoxia in a safe

9 Sep 2020

From the Academy's Safety Office: Be in the know when it snows

There are several ways to get updated weather information at the Academy when the weather results in delayed reporting or causes the base to close. Call the school’s Snow Call line, 719-333-6249 and check out the Academy’s official Facebook page, Twitter feed and website at www.facebook.com/USAFA.Official, https://twitter.com/af_academy?lang=en and www.usafa.af.mil.

9 Sep 2020

Fire Prevention Week: Fire Safety in the kitchen

Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of fires and home injuries? By following a few safety tips you can prevent these fires.

9 Sep 2020

Driving safety underpins mission success

Safely operating a motor vehicle is a pre-condition for mission success in our business. In the United States, however, vehicular accidents rank as the highest category of unintentional injuries for people ages 1 through 44. In many cases, these injuries can be avoided by paying attention to detail and focusing on the drive.When I took command, I

9 Sep 2020

Protecting People: 78th MSG applies VPP changes to keep personnel safe during pandemic

Squadrons within the 78th Mission Support Group have taken extra measures through the Voluntary Protection Program to keep their staff and customers safe as the pandemic continues.

17 Aug 2020

76th SWEG/OC-ALC Staff Offices VPP program earns Star of Excellence Award

The 76th Software Engineering Group as well as the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Staff Offices, who are grouped together as one VPP site, recently earned the Department of Defense's Star of Excellence Award.

10 Aug 2020

Fitting mission to individual: WR-ALC Ergo techs, workers adapt mission to fit person, reduce injuries

Certified technicians at the Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex Ergonomics Program work with the mindset, “one size, does not fit all.” WR-ALC Ergonomics Program technicians work hand-in-hand with the complex’s total workforce to reduce risk factors that could result in injuries.

5 Aug 2020

Air Force recognizes Safe + Sound Week

The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety.

30 Jun 2020

Keeping safe in and around the water during a pandemic

With many local pools closed due to the pandemic many find themselves itching for the chance to get out and enjoy the water this summer.

23 Sep 2019

Be Smart. Be SAFE

Seventeen incidents of drunken driving have happened this year at Minot Air Force Base. Inconsiderate decisions like these reminded one Team Minot member of a traumatic duty he had to perform as a civilian medic. “I was one of the people that had to go recover the body,” said Senior Airman Gibbs Bellamour, 5th Medical Group Operation Squadron aerospace medical technician.