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.
Sept. 9, 2025 2025 Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Campaign Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect The 2025 Department of Defense (DOD) Suicide Prevention Campaign, “Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect,” calls on the entire military community to stand united in the fight against suicide. The year-long campaign reinforces that seeking help is a sign of strength and builds Total Force
Sept. 8, 2025 Test wing’s life flight helps save child’s limb The 96th Medical Group and the 413th Flight Test Squadron stepped up to the challenge after receiving the alert from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.
Sept. 8, 2025 Beale Airman aids climber down from Yosemite National Park’s famous cable section of Half Dome hike For LaCourse, the day was shaping out to be memorable. “Hiking through Yosemite Valley is something so profound as you’re surrounded by these granite monoliths,” said LaCourse. “We watched the sun rise over the valley, pouring over the waterfalls, it was just incredible.” Yet, when he and his wife
Sept. 3, 2025 National Preparedness Month 2025: Preparedness Starts at Home September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide observance designed to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
Aug. 29, 2025 Have a great — and safe — Labor Day weekend! Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, is upon us. Do your holiday plans include swimming, traveling, camping or a cookout? However you spend the long Labor Day weekend, the American Red Cross offers steps to help keep everyone safe.
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