Aug. 26, 2022 Hill deploys propane cannon to scare off birds If you happen to hear a shotgun-like boom coming from Hill’s airfield, safety officials with the 75th Air Base Wing want you to know they will occasionally use a propane cannon to frighten birds and other wildlife away from it.
June 13, 2022 Safety concerns arise as electric scooters and bikes become popular on Hill People on Hill AFB took 938 trips and rode nearly 1,000 miles in May on Lime electric scooters and electric bikes, which have become popular, but are often ridden without personal protection equipment. Members of the 75th ABW Safety office have become increasingly concerned as people are seen
March 22, 2022 Motorcycle safety: Resources. Training. This year, Air Force officials are taking a new approach by providing motorcycle riders more resources to include the DAFRider educational video series, preseason briefing template, and safety materials that can be used throughout the year. Units are asked to make 100% contact with military riders
Nov. 18, 2021 Wildlife officials urge motorists to watch for deer Wildlife officials urge motorists to drive cautiously due to the increased deer activity on Hill’s roadways this time of year. While deer are a year-round hazard – on and off base – October and November is when the highest number of vehicle and deer collisions occur across the state.
May 24, 2021 Summer water safety; tragedy can be avoided Summertime is heading our way, and with the warm weather, more adventures abound. Whether you are into boating, swimming, kayaking, or paddle boarding, there will be water hazards.
Feb. 1, 2021 Airman at Hill AFB among AFIMSC ‘Innovation Rodeo’ finalists An Airman at Hill Air Force Base is among the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced finalists for the 2021 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo. Master Sgt. Luke Rogan, assistant chief of operations with the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, was selected for co-innovating an
Nov. 17, 2020 Enlisted Airmen are the gatekeepers for Hill’s fighter squadrons Just like tracking maintenance on an F-35 is critical to flying safety, so is tracking and documenting the performance of the “human weapon system” – pilots – and that job belongs to Squadron Aviation Resource Managers. Squadron Aviation Resource Manager is an enlisted career field that exists in
July 1, 2020 Motorcycle riders alerted to threat of ‘tar snakes’ on roads Sealing road cracks with tar is a common road maintenance practice that doesn’t pose a major threat to most motorists. However, it can be dangerous for motorcycle riders.