Jan. 8, 2025 Airmen join forces for life-saving mission following Hawaii fireworks explosion In the predawn hours of New Year’s Eve, a deadly fireworks explosion in Hawaii sent shockwaves across the islands. Three people tragically lost their lives and 20 more were injured. Six survivors were airlifted aboard an Air Force C-17 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii to Phoenix, Ariz.,
Jan. 8, 2025 Officer rescues injured man pinned inside wrecked vehicle On what seemed like an ordinary November evening, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Brandon Taylor, 29th Attack Squadron commander and his wife were on their way to deliver care packages to the newest Airmen and their families in the 29th ATKS.
Jan. 8, 2025 Safety First: A face behind airfield management From starting out at a chicken plant to managing airfields and overseeing critical safety operations, the journey of Contina Harmon, 42nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management specialist, is a testament to hard work, leadership and the power of mentorship.
Jan. 7, 2025 DAF Safety announces updated guidance for maintenance NDAs As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information training, also known as safety privilege training, and
Jan. 7, 2025 DOD works with interagency partners on helping communities recover from wildfires The Defense Department is working with interagency partners to strengthen federal coordination of recovery efforts in response to wildfires.
Jan. 7, 2025 Facility managers need to be ready for possible freezing temperatures To prepare for possible freezing temperatures in San Antonio this week, Joint Base San Antonio facility managers should take some recommended actions to ready their facilities.
Jan. 3, 2025 Airmen redesign F-22 maintenance stands, making them safer, more efficient HONOLULU – Maintenance Airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard have revolutionized F-22 Raptor maintenance by developing customized stands at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.The project, the result of nearly five years of collaboration with the National Guard Bureau, delivers a safer and more
Dec. 31, 2024 Fireworks: Ring in New Year safely Fireworks are a staple of many celebrations around the world. While they add excitement and beauty to festivities, fireworks can also pose significant dangers if not handled properly.
Dec. 30, 2024 Texans not immune to 'Winter Blues' Understand the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder and "Winter Blues," and how to combat them. Even residents in temperate climates are susceptible as people spend more and more time indoors.
Dec. 30, 2024 Living with loss The holidays have a way of magnifying everything: the joy, the laughter, the togetherness, but also the quiet ache of those who are no longer here.