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.
Sept. 20, 2025 The steps we take - Kadena holds annual tsunami evacuation drill The 18th Wing partnered with Chatan Town to practice disaster evacuation procedures at Kadena, Sept. 20, 2025. Members of Chatan communities practiced walking the official evacuation route through the air base from Kadena Gate 1 to a park on the installation to simulate what would occur during a
Sept. 19, 2025 AFGSC Missile Community Cancer Study advances with burn tests and expanded Phase 2 epidemiologic analysis Air Force Global Strike Command continues its partnership with the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in making significant progress with the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS) — a comprehensive investigation into potential health risks associated with service in the missile community.
Sept. 18, 2025 Alaska Air Guard Conducts Three Rescue Missions in 24 Hours JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guard members from the 176th Wing rescued five individuals involved in three incidents Sept. 15 that spanned more than 550 miles across Alaska.The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in the morning of Sept. 15 in response
Sept. 18, 2025 22nd ATKS officer honored with community award U.S. Air Force Capt. Carol Stephens, an MQ-9 Reaper pilot with the 22nd Attack Squadron here, was recognized on Sept. 15, 2025, by the Rotary Clubs of Southern Nevada with the Safety Officer Award Recognition award.
Sept. 18, 2025 Slow is smooth, smooth is safe Several speed limit signs on Joint Base Andrews were replaced to improve driving safety across the base in support of the wing’s reduced-speed campaign, Sept. 12, 2025. Driving speeds have been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph in these areas. Distracted driving and speeding on base have been targeted
Sept. 18, 2025 Minot AFB modernizes fleet with up-armored Ford F-350s for enhanced security Minot Air Force Base will receive up-armored Ford F-350 patrol trucks over the next two years as part of a phased replacement of its Humvees and BearCats. The transition marks a modernization effort aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability for the defenders who rely on these vehicles
Sept. 17, 2025 Decisive actions in cockpit earn 2024 Kolligian Trophy CSAF awarded the Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy during a ceremony at the Pentagon. The honor recognizes aviators whose exceptional skill prevents or minimizes the impact of flight mishaps.
Sept. 17, 2025 Safe + Sound Week spotlights readiness Base safety officials observed Safe + Sound Week here Sept. 8-12.
Sept. 16, 2025 National Preparedness Month: Don’t forget pets in emergency plans National Preparedness Month is here. Remember to consider furry, scaly or feathered family members when creating emergency plans. Don't let pets become disaster victims – learn how to prepare a pet emergency kit, identify safe havens and ensure they have proper identification.