March 24, 2023 148th Fighter Wing Recertifies VPP Star Status On April 30, 2008, the 148th Fighter Wing became the first unit in the Air Force to receive recognition as an Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Worksite. Recently, the Wing received notification it has been officially recertified as an OSHA
March 22, 2023 Air Force policy changes help female aircrew remain competitive, relevant Female flyers were only eligible to apply for a waiver to fly during the second trimester, and were otherwise placed on Duties Not to Include Flying status. Since then, the Air Force has clarified its policies for female aircrew.
March 20, 2023 Beware: Robins alligator safety tips With the weather warming up, the Robins Air Force Base population will begin to utilize trails, pavilions and bodies of water for recreation and physical fitness activities. Please be cautious. During these activities there is a possibility of encountering alligators.
March 16, 2023 Not Your Grandfather’s Nukes From 1950-1980, the United States (US) nuclear weapons program experienced its share of accidents with 32 on record in the opening decades of the Atomic Era. Practitioners call these events Broken Arrows. Analysts often illuminate the danger of these near misses and the trial-and-error safety
March 14, 2023 Share Your Story, Why I Ride - Preseason Motorcycle Kick-off The Preseason Motorcycle Kick-off focus is designed to build awareness and personal accountability of riding a motorcycle and the hazards associated with riding. To also encourage Airmen and Guardian riders to be committed to training, being prepared, and equipped for every ride.
March 1, 2023 Own a motorcycle? Got training? Ensure you’re ready for spring with motorcycle safety The sun is finally out again, barbecue season has arrived, and baseball is right around the corner. Spring is always great, especially for the motorcycle riders out there.
Feb. 24, 2023 Minnesota National Guard, 148th Fighter Wing conducts 30th year of Winter Training At a remote camp in Northern Minnesota with a real temp of -18 degrees and winds creating a feels like temp of -33, Communications experts from the Minnesota National Guard gathered to conduct extensive winter training.
Feb. 6, 2023 Hurlburt ADAPT Program provides trusted, professional help Binge drinking accounts for an average of 44,000 deaths and $191 billion in economic costs to our Nation each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol
Feb. 5, 2023 Flight engineers prove always ready, win AFRC safety award Flight engineers aboard an MC-130H Combat Talon II keep aircrew safe despite fire.
Feb. 2, 2023 Keep caution in mind when using home space heaters WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The high cost of heating oil and natural gas, combined with energy-saving efforts, raises the potential for increased use of alternative sources.Space heaters and other supplemental-heating devices may be viewed by a lot of people as a good alternative. They