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. 28, 2025 Autonomy Proving Ground advances with first alternative navigation flight First time aircraft flew with a third-party developer’s software package operating on the aircraft.
Aug. 26, 2025 Press Release: Aircraft Accident Investigation Report Released for Eielson F-35 Crash Pacific Air Forces has released the Accident Investigation Board report for the F-35A Lightning II mishap that occurred on January 28, 2025, at Eielson Air Force Base. The incident involved an F-35A from the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Wing.
Aug. 25, 2025 Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services offers tips for safer Labor Day weekend Although many view Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, it doesn’t necessarily mark the end of fun in the sun and under the stars.People across the country view the holiday, observed annually on the first Monday in September, as a signal that opportunities for outdoor recreation will only grow
Aug. 25, 2025 PRESS RELEASE: KC-46A aircraft accident investigations released Air Mobility Command has released the results of three accident investigation boards involving KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. The investigations stem from incidents involving aircraft assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., on Oct. 15, 2022, and Nov. 7, 2022, and
Aug. 24, 2025 AFGSC Completes M18 Handgun Inspection, Returns to Service Air Force Global Strike Command has completed a comprehensive inspection of its 7,970 M18 Modular Handgun Systems, following a directed pause on July 21, 2025.
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. 20, 2025 177th Civil Engineer Squadron trains with NJ State Agencies for World Cup Security Airmen from the 177th Civil Engineer Squadron of the New Jersey Air National Guard participated in a training exercise with the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) from the NJ National Guard and NJ State Police Hazmat Response Team at Mercer County Park in Mercer County,
Aug. 19, 2025 Collaboration between Hermeus and Edwards reflects Experimental Test Force investment in partnerships and integration In May 2025, the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 1 remotely piloted aircraft blasted off from Rogers Dry Lakebed and into the air.
Aug. 14, 2025 FUNCTIONAL FOCUS: Occupational Safety Division The Occupational Safety Division plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of all personnel within the DAF by establishing comprehensive safety policies and conducting regular inspections. This effort ultimately fosters a secure work environment that enhances mission readiness.