May 19, 2023 101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe Airmen, and Guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically
April 29, 2022 The never-ending quest for motorcycle safety WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- You wear your personal protective equipment. You stay on top of your motorcycle’s routine maintenance. You follow all rules of the road when you ride.What more can you do to be a safe rider? A LOT!Safety is one of those things in life that’s never-ending. There
April 28, 2022 SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month In conjunction with the proclamation, he also announced a new provision to the Department’s leave policy that enables sexual assault survivors to take up to 30 days of non-chargeable leave as they seek resources to support their recovery.
April 12, 2022 SAPR restricted reporting policies increase victim protections April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and with it comes updates to restricted reporting policies and protections available to victims.
Dec. 30, 2021 DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster “We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
Dec. 1, 2021 Christmas tree fires can ruin holiday celebrations The Christmas season can be the most joyous of times but also deadly. Approximately 400 fires occur annually that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA.
Nov. 2, 2021 Flight Safety: Ensuring safe, efficient, effective environment Flight Safety is a small unit with a big mission. Airmen keep a watchful eye for hazards on the ground, the skies and everything in between that surrounds the airfield.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Aug. 20, 2021 Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests.
Aug. 3, 2021 Safe + Sound Week - Take the challenge Join in the Challenge! The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety. Safe + Sound Week is August 9-15, 2021.