Feb. 24, 2026 TSgt Utreras De Souza selected as Space Systems Command Safety NCO of the Year For U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Utreras De Souza, Space Launch Delta 45 noncommissioned officer in charge of occupational safety, the mission is simple:“Make sure everybody gets home safe.”That mindset earned him recognition as Space Systems Command’s Safety NCO of the Year — an
Feb. 23, 2026 Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Feb. 23, 2026 Fatal drop zone survey investigation results released Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigation into a drop zone survey where an U.S. Air Force officer died in Indonesia, April 22, 2024.
Feb. 19, 2026 Robins AFB laser-focused on aircrew eye protection The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Human Systems Division is pioneering the next generation of protective technology for aircrews.
Feb. 11, 2026 The science of sleep: Why rest is important for readiness Sleep deprivation increases the risk of a variety of chronic diseases. These include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, bone loss, certain cancer, and infertility. Lack of sleep is also associated with many psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Feb. 9, 2026 Biomedical equipment technician upholds occupational safety excellence at Andersen AFB At Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Tech. Sgt. Robert Bickelhaupt has been the go-to subject-matter expert leading the base's safety program since January 2021.
Feb. 4, 2026 Carbon Monoxide Safety: What You Need to Know Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can be deadly. Often called the “silent killer,” it is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as gas, oil, wood, and charcoal. Because CO cannot be seen or smelled, it can build up indoors and cause harm before you
Jan. 26, 2026 Air Force advances statewide PFAS cleanup across New Mexico JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – At Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis, New Mexico, the Department of the Air Force has treated more than 125 million gallons of PFAS impacted water.To put that in perspective, the average railroad tank car can hold up to 34,500 gallons. It would take 3,623
Jan. 22, 2026 Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Anthony Pena U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pena, 51st Fighter Wing occupational safety technician, was recognized as the Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2026.Pena plays a vital role in supporting Team Osan by ensuring personnel across multiple units can carry out their daily
Jan. 22, 2026 Safety office captures Pentagon-level recognition The 66th Air Base Group Safety Office received a 2025 Department of War Safety and Occupational Health Management System Achievement Award in the Operational Category during a presentation here Jan. 22.