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 19, 2025 Spring is in the air! Whether spring cleaning or getting to those DIY projects put off for warmer weather done, or heading out to explore mother nature be proactive and make checklists of all the tools or gear you will need to get it done safely.
Jan. 14, 2025 412th Command Chief: “Always Be Ready!” Comprehensive Airman Fitness plus attitude, unit culture and teamwork equals full-spectrum risk management. That’s the message Chief Master Sgt. Justin Stoltzfus, 412th Test Wing command chief master sergeant, delivered during the wing’s recent Back-in-the-Saddle Day.
Nov. 14, 2024 ‘Missiles’ taking out highway commuters Air Education and Training Command recently lost a family member when a loose tow hitch detached from a vehicle and became a deadly projectile. The object broke through the windshield of the trailing vehicle, instantly killing the young passenger.
Nov. 6, 2024 Small-town kid becomes Hall of Famer Air Education and Training Command boasts a newly inducted Hall of Famer. Robbie Bogard, AETC’s occupational safety manager, received the prestigious Department of the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award at the recent semi-annual Air Force Occupational Safety Corporate Committee meeting at Kirtland
Sept. 20, 2024 Hello Autumn and Goodbye Summer As summer draws to an end, consider the hazards and how to mitigate them. Weather can change quicker than expected, so don’t get caught unaware. Be prepared for any type of weather -- from sunny and hot days that can cause dehydration to frost and fallen leaves making walking surfaces slippery or
Aug. 26, 2024 Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu? Flashback to day 100 of the 101 Critical Days of Summer last year. At that point, Air Education and Training Command had remained fatality free during this high-risk period. However, a motorcycle-related fatality over the Labor Day holiday weekend ended the quest for zero deaths. AETC came up one
Aug. 1, 2024 CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off The U.S. Air Force kicks off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on August 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty
June 26, 2024 Choose to celebrate safely this Independence Day While the Fourth of July holiday weekend can be perfect opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends, this extended holiday weekend also has become one of the deadliest in the United States. From increases in drinking and driving to a dramatic spike in fireworks mishaps, most of the
June 19, 2024 Teens don’t drive as much as they used to … and that can kill our troops An investigation into a recent Department of Defense tactical vehicle rollover crash that left two servicemembers dead and 15 injured revealed the driver had been going too fast while trying to negotiate a 90-degree turn at a traffic light. However, it also uncovered a less apparent cause. While the