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A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the Dalton Highway at Atigun Pass, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2013. In the vehicle behind the truck, two Air Force master sergeants, who were going caribou hunting, stopped and extracted the driver, who was perilously close to a 600-foot drop. (U.S. photo illustration by David Stack/Released)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Benjamin Schill, 149th Fighter Wing F-16 pilot, works out at his unit, 14 July, 2014, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarayuth Pinthong)

While cleaning his gutters, an Air Force retiree fell off his ladder. (photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Sy Pinthong / Dave Stack)

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U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-01 Mar

SURFACE-TO-AIR DISTRACTED DRIVING "MISSILE" The 14th Flying Training Wing safety team from Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., created this video paralleling getting ready to drive a car and preparing to fly a formation sortie in the wing's T-38 Talon jets. Whether in a cockpit or behind the wheel of a car, there's no place for distracted driving.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-08 Jan

DRIVING BLIND? Attention Deficit - For one terrifying moment, it was like she was driving blind. This senior airman had gotten distracted while behind the wheel and rolled her car. See how she fared. http://www.torch.aetc.af.mil/

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-14 Dec

Air Education and Training Command Commander Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson warns Airmen about the perils of distracted driving -- especially texting while driving.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-14 Dec

This dramatic reenactment of a fatal texting and driving mishap that cost a man his bride-to-be is based on a true story. SHOW MORE

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-17 Nov

AETC BATTLES NATIONAL 'EPIDEMIC'

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-13 Nov

OPEN YOUR EYES - DISTRACTED DRIVING PSA

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-03 Sep

STREET DREAMS - Three Airmen discuss narrowly avoiding 'dirt naps' after falling asleep at the wheel.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-15 May

GETTING READY FOR SUMMER!

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-19 Mar

CAUGHT ON NANNY CAM: BOILER TURNS INTO BOMB! As this video demonstrates, boilers and water heaters should be checked once a year. View the video to see what happened and how it could have been prevented.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-03 Mar

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT? Well it very nearly was for the skydivers in these two videos. In the first, a man has a seizure while in freefall and has to be rescued by his instructor. In the second, a tandem jump goes sideways when a plane nearly cuts the jumpers in half. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55QUQHm2B5A

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-03 Mar

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U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-26 Nov

You've read his story; now hear from Lt. Hunter directly as he talks about his night of binge drinking that ended with a 40-foot fall from a tree. ... Check out this latest A2A (Airman-to-Airman) video installment. http://www.torch.aetc.af.mil/

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-12 Nov

BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE: An officer climbed a 110-foot cottonwood while drunk, then passed out and fell 40 feet. He broke 25 bones, including 20 in his back.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-14 Oct

MISSING DAN: When a violent twister battered a small town in Arkansas, a dad's heroic efforts to save his children cost him his own life.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-26 Aug

TECHOLOGY KEY TO REDUCING VEHICLE DEATHS: A vehicle that won't let you start your car if you've had too much to drink or haven't fastened your seat belt? An automobile that employs collision avoidance to help compensate for human error? These features aren't so far-fetched and may be closer to being employed then you may think.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-16 Jun

THEY NEVER SAW IT COMING: When these movie-goers pulled out their cell phones in the theater, they got a big surprise.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-09 Jun

LIFE DOESN'T REWIND: Based on an actual event, this reenactment offers a dramatic glimpse of the dangers of heat stress, with some sage advice from Gen. Robin Rand, commander, Air Education and Training Command, as we head into the summer months.

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-15 May

FIVE VITAL WARNING LIGHTS: AOL Auto takes a closer look at five vehicle warning lights that drivers need to know for their safety ... and their pocketbook!

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-25 Apr

OUT OF FUEL, OUT OF TIME: Pilot gets one chance to land

U.S. Air Force
aetc.torch-17 Apr

TEXTING DRIVER WHO SLAMMED CYCLIST: I, Like, 'Just Don't Care'

U.S. Air Force
@-20 Oct

In this video (shot from the base control tower amid a couple of wind gusts), a Westover 337th Airlift Squadron air… https://t.co/2hmpbfcmKu

U.S. Air Force
@-19 Oct

NEXT WEEKEND! The Patriot Wing’s Halloween spirit will spook the Westover Club! A trunk or treat and kiddie disco… https://t.co/ie2CH8E7hI

U.S. Air Force
@-17 Oct

A Connecticut Air National Guard C-130 trains at Westover's drop zone, Oct. 10. The transports are frequent visitor… https://t.co/FIJl0VNq8v

U.S. Air Force
@-15 Oct

A Reserve Citizen Airmen aircrew flies a local training mission in a 439th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy in August… https://t.co/EHEjXzFgCV

U.S. Air Force
@-15 Oct

A C-130 Hercules, assigned to the Connecticut Air National Guard, approaches Westover's runway during a recent loca… https://t.co/udJHecvDRW

U.S. Air Force
@-14 Oct

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Head over to Wing headquarters for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at 11:30!

U.S. Air Force
@-13 Oct

More than a dozen Patriot Wing Airmen took part in Westover’s Top 3 outreach effort at the Soldiers’ Home Oct. 13.… https://t.co/nT9OwYLXMU

U.S. Air Force
@-13 Oct

Explosive Ordinance Disposal team will be conducting required periodic training today. Nearby residents can expect… https://t.co/GzMkmqE355

U.S. Air Force
@-13 Oct

A great night at the Westover ARB Bowling Alley on Friday, Oct. 12! The bowling alley hosted service members and f… https://t.co/jdWVskDZ2w

U.S. Air Force
@-12 Oct

For employers of reservists! Please see below! And local educators! For more information, please email public affa… https://t.co/kIFNIdSRJX

U.S. Air Force
@-12 Oct

OKTOBERFEST! Saturday at the club! https://t.co/4SHaIlh7ID

U.S. Air Force
@-12 Oct

REMINDER ON GATE CHANGES! https://t.co/Oisuq09ddW

U.S. Air Force
@-12 Oct

Our hearts go out to Tyndall Air Force Base. https://t.co/l9HsNJBUU6

U.S. Air Force
@-12 Oct

Fall’s bursting colors spread throughout this tree by Bldg. 1100 and the base ellipse, Oct. 12. (U.S. Air Force pho… https://t.co/MObuUHjQE4

U.S. Air Force
@-12 Oct

Good Morning Westover! Fall has arrived in the Pioneer Valley. Here are some shots from around base taken yesterday… https://t.co/cTjJtOPPlb

U.S. Air Force
@-11 Oct

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U.S. Air Force
@-11 Oct

Meet SSgt Day finance troop. She created a new pay process gaining new members ..what could take a month or more is… https://t.co/xevATF2F6Z

U.S. Air Force
@-11 Oct

Meet Team Westover Recruiters !!! Ever consider being a recruiter? If yes or you would like more information please… https://t.co/8p4XcPJ8bA

U.S. Air Force
@-10 Oct

This month Staff Sgt. Monica Ricci is back in the anchor seat! (wc) https://t.co/OvzEkbQPJu

U.S. Air Force
@-10 Oct

TRUNK OR TREAT! Westover will hold this Halloween-spirited event at the club Saturday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Familie… https://t.co/XfY8dQeN3D

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