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  • “Sparky’s Special Day” hosted by Sheppard AFB Fire Department

    The Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department recently hosted a unique and heartwarming event called “Sparky’s Special Day” during Fire Prevention Week. This inaugural event was designed specifically for children with disabilities who may not be able to participate in the usual fire-prevention

  • Rising Stars of Safety 2024

    On September 17, 2024, the National Safety Council awarded two Air Force Airmen the Rising Star of Safety Award at their annual National Awards Celebration in Orlando, Florida. This award recognizes safety professionals under 40 years of age for their safety leadership and dedication to continuous

  • Smoke alarms: Make them work for you

     Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - The WPAFB Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12. The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign is focused

  • Air Force releases findings on 2023 Kunsan Air Base F-16C mishap

    Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigation into an F-16C aircraft mishap that occurred near Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Dec. 11, 2023. 오산 공군기지, 대한민국 – 태평양 공군은 2023년 12월 11일 대한민국 군산 공군기지 인근에서 발생한 F-16C 항공기 사고에 대한 조사의 결과를 발표했다.

  • Collaboration is key to Safety

    On 18 September 2024, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health office held an open house at their new facility on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The Air Force Safety Center partnered with the 377th Air Base Wing Safety Office to brief over a hundred

  • 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

  • Changing seasons

    As we enter the fall season, we see changes all around us.Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, and everyone’s schedules get altered. Vacation season is drawing to a close, with students going back to school and families getting back into the rhythm of classes, sports and all

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