Aug. 10, 2026 A Final Salute: Reflections on 25 Years of Service Twenty-five years ago, I raised my right hand and entered the United States Air Force just days before September 11 changed our nation forever. On August 3, 2026, I prepare to render my final salute and retire after twenty-five years in uniform.
Aug. 7, 2026 Tyndall hosts new motorcycle safety instructor course The 325th Fighter Wing safety office hosted the Department of the Air Force’s new Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Mentor Program instructor course at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 3-4, 2026.
Aug. 7, 2026 Stay mission ready: Preparing for summer heat Whether Airmen and Guardians are working outdoors, participating in physical training or spending time outdoors with family, taking simple precautions can help prevent injuries that affect personal health, occupational readiness and mission effectiveness.
Aug. 4, 2026 Safe + Sound challenges can build a safer workplace This year’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound campaign runs from August 10-16. The nationwide campaign helps workplaces focus on proactive safety, bringing employees and supervisors at all levels together to identify and eliminate hazards before harm occurs.
Aug. 3, 2026 Ladder Safety and Your Home Many home projects require the use of ladders. From clearing rain gutters to decorating the Christmas tree, typically we do not think twice about using ladders.
July 24, 2026 AFRL, NASA partner to test lunar landing safety; active duty volunteers needed To ensure the safety of future space explorers, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing is seeking active duty military volunteers for a collaborative study with NASA to evaluate the impact forces astronauts could experience while standing during a lunar landing.
July 22, 2026 Edwards AFB prepares for five days of triple-digit heat Summer is cranked to the maximum at Edwards Air Force Base this week, as the community prepares for a punishing, five-day stretch of triple-digit desert heat and heightened wildfire danger starting Thursday.
July 21, 2026 20th CES Conducts Aircraft Arresting Systems Overhaul The power production shop from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron replaces and certifies a new aircraft arresting system at Shaw Air Force Base
July 17, 2026 Futures Flight builds own autonomous aerial system Built, modified and successfully flew an aircraft autonomously in less than 24 hours.
July 16, 2026 AFSEC Mishap Investigator Named DAF Volunteer of the Year Erik Kuhlmann, deputy chief of Aviation Safety Policy and Assurance, and 20-year Air Force veteran, has been awarded the Department of the Air Force Volunteer of the Year award. His lifelong dedication to service spans from life-saving emergency interventions and environmental conservation to