June 24, 2025 Claiborne Range expands capabilities for B-52 community Claiborne Range tested its capability to receive inert weapons equipped with Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) kits for the first time here, June 18, 2025. A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing dropped two JDAM-enabled inert bombs on a static target at speeds and heights likely to
June 13, 2025 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
Jan. 14, 2025 System safety from a discipline perspective Most Airmen and Guardians don’t consider system safety when thinking about the implementation of safety programs. However, it’s an integral part of safety and risk management that touches each discipline throughout the Department of the Air Force every day. So, what is system safety?System safety is
July 8, 2024 How the Liberty Wing’s safety office keeps the mission secured Every member of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath and Feltwell plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe working environment. It may be difficult to prevent every accident from happening, but with the proper methods of collecting information, protecting individuals, and preserving combat
May 16, 2024 23rd Munitions Squadron hosts combat munitions training Airmen from Robins Air Force Base joined Airmen assigned to the 23rd Munitions Squadron to observe a combat munitions training at Moody AFB, May 14, 2024.
Sept. 7, 2023 Explosives safety personnel gather at AFSEC for education on NATO standards for safe storage of ammunition Twenty-five students from the United States, Canada, and Germany gathered on August 28 at the Air Force Safety Center for a week of training on NATO standards for safe ammunition storage. The Allied Ammunition Storage and Transport Publication course covers the NATO guidelines for safe storage of
Feb. 1, 2023 Pacific Air Forces Airmen conduct information exchange in Philippines Airmen from throughout Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility traveled to Basa and Clark Air Bases, Philippines, to conduct several Subject Matter Expert Exchanges with Airmen from the Philippine Air Force, Jan. 23 through 27.
Jan. 12, 2023 Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn “Full Assurance” rating in the UK The Liberty Wing made history after becoming the first U.S. fighter wing and operational base to receive a “Full Assurance” rating from the RAF Inspector of Explosives during its annual inspection in 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.
Oct. 26, 2022 Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week: 31st FW Weapons Safety This week’s Wyvern Warrior Team of the Week is the 31st Fighter Wing’s Weapons Safety section. This team manages a diverse program involving operations, planning, and construction activities for Aviano AB and five geographically separated units (GSUs). The safety of personnel and assets is this
April 26, 2020 Kunsan Safety: Leading through hazards The 8th Fighter Wing safety office helps commanders deter complacency and preserve personnel, equipment and resources while maintaining combat readiness and proficiency.