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  • Rising Stars of Safety 2024

    On September 17, 2024, the National Safety Council awarded two Air Force Airmen the Rising Star of Safety Award at their annual National Awards Celebration in Orlando, Florida. This award recognizes safety professionals under 40 years of age for their safety leadership and dedication to continuous

  • Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu?

    Flashback to day 100 of the 101 Critical Days of Summer last year. At that point, Air Education and Training Command had remained fatality free during this high-risk period. However, a motorcycle-related fatality over the Labor Day holiday weekend ended the quest for zero deaths. AETC came up one

  • Summer sun safety awareness

    As the temperature rises in the summer months, service members should be aware of becoming overheated when exercising outdoors.

  • Mishap prevention pros help reduce risk

    Ensuring the safety of Airmen is paramount to the U.S. Air Force. While serving in the military has inherent risk, the 47th Flying Training Wing Safety Office helps reduce the risks experienced by Airmen, looking out for their wellbeing while they complete the larger mission of producing pilots.

  • CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off

    The U.S. Air Force kicks off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on August 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty

  • As summer peaks, motorcycle rider safety crucial

    As summer peaks in South Georgia, more military and civilian motorcyclists are taking to the roads, inspiring both beginners and experienced bikers to enjoy the open road. With the inherent risks of motorcycling, emphasizing motorcycle safety within the military is crucial.To enhance motorcycle

  • Take care to barbecue, grill safely this summer

    Barbecuing ranks as one of America’s favorite ways to entertain families and friends and people fire up the barbecue more than three billion times a year, said the National Fire Protection Association.

  • Don’t get ‘ripped’ by currents, tides this summer

    If you’re hitting the beach this summer, Naval Safety Command urges you to be mindful of water conditions and associated risks. Rip currents account for more than 80 percent of rescues performed by surf beach lifeguards. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, rip currents are the

  • Choose to celebrate safely this Independence Day

    While the Fourth of July holiday weekend can be perfect opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends, this extended holiday weekend also has become one of the deadliest in the United States. From increases in drinking and driving to a dramatic spike in fireworks mishaps, most of the

  • Teens don’t drive as much as they used to … and that can kill our troops

    An investigation into a recent Department of Defense tactical vehicle rollover crash that left two servicemembers dead and 15 injured revealed the driver had been going too fast while trying to negotiate a 90-degree turn at a traffic light. However, it also uncovered a less apparent cause. While the