Stress Management: Mental Health here to help

Mental fitness is just as essential to combat readiness as physical strength. While all individuals face stress, military members often encounter unique challenges. Frequent relocations, extended hours, high-tempo operations, and deployments can intensify that burden.

Stressing ‘water competence’ for safer summer

Summer is here!This means children are out of school and the whole family is outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and water. Many families use this time to swim in their local or personal pools, vacation at the beach or enjoy days on the lake.As fun as these activities are, they can also be

Alaska Guard works to contain fires

BEAR CREEK, Alaska – Alaska National Guard service members were activated on June 20 to support local, state and federal efforts to contain fires threatening Alaska Interior communities.Col. Christen Brewer, Alaska National Guard Joint Staff director of Military Support, said five Alaska Air

LIDAR sharpens focus on speed, traffic safety

The 42nd Security Forces Squadron is sharpening its focus on traffic safety and mission readiness by certifying its own Light Detection and Ranging operators.

Aircraft metals technology section comes up with innovative solution to help prevent bicycle, scooter mishaps

The 8th Maintenance Squadron’s aircraft metals technology section recently developed an innovative solution to address a persistent safety concern at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Airmen boost water survival skills

As the 908th Flying Training Wing continues preparing for its new mission as the MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter formal training unit, ensuring aircrew members are prepared in the event of an emergency water landing is vital.More than 15 aircrew members from the 908th Operations Group and the 24th

12th Flying Training Wing hosts Civil Fly-in

The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed 31 civilian aviators flying 16 aircraft from across Texas to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 7 for a Civil Fly-In designed to enhance flight safety and strengthen ties with the local aviation community.The event supported the U.S. Air Force’s Midair

Around the Air Force: Risk and Readiness, Project Magellan, Pilot Training Overhaul

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Air Force Safety Center announces Phase II of the Chief of Staff’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign, Project Magellan earns international recognition by winning the 2025 Founder’s Award, and AETC aims to train 1,500 pilots per year.

DAF Weapons Safety Division re-writes nuclear safety design criteria

The Air Force Safety Center Weapons Safety division recently hosted over 80 weapons safety experts from across the Air Force, including industry and government partners for a three day re-write of the Department of the Air Force Manual 91-119 Safety Design Criteria for Nuclear Weapons Systems

Safety Takes Flight: Importance of airfield inspections