July 16, 2026 AFSEC Mishap Investigator Named DAF Volunteer of the Year Erik Kuhlmann, deputy chief of Aviation Safety Policy and Assurance, and 20-year Air Force veteran, has been awarded the Department of the Air Force Volunteer of the Year award. His lifelong dedication to service spans from life-saving emergency interventions and environmental conservation to
July 14, 2026 AFSEC Chief of Directed Energy awarded Young Health Physicist of the Year On July 7, 2026, the Military Section of the Health Physics Society presented their Young Health Physicist of the Year as the Air Force Safety Center’s Capt. Gabrielle Baugh. This award is presented to a young military health physicist or health physics technician to recognize excellence in research
June 2, 2026 AFSEC Brings Mishap Investigation Training to Colorado Springs To bolster the U.S. Space Force's operational readiness and safety posture, the Air Force Safety Center is bringing its Space Mishap Investigation Course directly to the heart of America's space community in Colorado Springs. This iteration of the course, running from August 3-14, 2026, is
May 28, 2026 DAF Announces Top Safety Award Winners for 2025 The Department of the Air Force honored its leading safety performers for fiscal year 2025, celebrating their commitment to protecting Airmen and Guardians. These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from
May 4, 2026 Fall Prevention and Risk Management – It’s Your Job! Airmen, Guardians and civilians are the first line of defense in preventing falls. By taking time to discuss fall prevention, identify hazards, inspect protective gear, and evaluate each program to ensure risk management concepts are in place, we can all create a safer workplace free of slips, trips
March 25, 2026 Utilizing risk management in Spring As every season has its risks, spring is no different. Here is a list of items to utilize those risk management skills learned when you begin spring cleaning, outdoor activities or any spring activity. Preparation and the use of risk management if fundamental in keeping you and your loved ones safe
Sept. 22, 2025 Use risk management when preparing for Autumn The Autumn season brings many changes that can affect safety and mission readiness. Take an active role in staying prepared for all of Autumns hazards.
Aug. 28, 2025 Brig. Gen. Jones Becomes DAF Chief of Safety, Takes Command of AFSEC Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones assumed dual roles as the 17th Department of the Air Force chief of safety and commander of Headquarters, Air Force Safety Center during an assumption of command ceremony here on August 28.The assumption of command is a formal military ceremony that marks the official
Aug. 21, 2025 Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance is a proactive safety program that analyzes routine flight data to detect, measure, and mitigate hazards. MFOQA quantifies safety, training, maintenance and operational trend information to improve efficiency, mission performance, and increase combat
Aug. 4, 2025 Creating a safe workplace through Safe + Sound Challenges The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound Week starts August 11th and runs through the 17th. The campaign emphasizes three core elements: Management and Leadership, Worker's Participation, and a systematic approach to Finding and Fixing Hazards. Each year, challenges