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Small-town kid becomes AETC Hall of Famer
November 18, 2024
Robbie Bogard, Air Education and Training Command Occupational Safety chief, earned induction into the Department of the Air Force Hall of Fame, becoming the exclusive club’s 96th inductee since it began 47 years ago. After 41 years of service, Bogard will retire from the Air Force in December.

‘Missiles’ taking out highway commuters
November 14, 2024
A piece of plywood flew off a truck and smashed through this car’s windshield on Interstate 95 near Rockledge, Fla., but miraculously, no one was injured. Unsecured items can become lethal flying debris when driving, especially at higher speeds on highways.

CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off
August 2, 2024
Graphic illustration kicking off the Integrating Risk and Readiness Campaign.

Choose to celebrate safely this Independence Day
June 27, 2024
The much anticipated Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. While it’s a perfect opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends, this long holiday weekend 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 preventable tragedies endured during the Independence Day celebration come down to poor decision-making, say Air Education and Training Command Safety experts.

Teens don’t drive as much as they used to … and that can kill our troops
June 20, 2024
The military has seen more rollover driving mishaps and other on- and off-duty traffic accidents that can at least be partially attributed to inexperienced drivers. Inexperience behind the wheel can be especially problematic when driving large, heavy military vehicles.

Solar Eclipse: Apocalyptic, but not in ways you might expect
April 4, 2024
A total solar eclipse takes place April 8, 2024, across 15 states in the U.S. Eye injuries, traffic mishaps and communication disruptions are just a few of the hazards facing viewers.

July 2023 goes down as hottest month on record; more extreme heat looming
August 10, 2023
OSHA "Prevent Heat Illness at Work" poster

Eleven fatalities cause for concern heading into Fourth of July weekend
June 29, 2023
With the Fourth of July holiday, fireworks safety becomes a focus area.

Old nemesis claims lives of four Airmen since start of summer safety focus
June 16, 2023
Vehicle mishaps and fatalities historically top the list of preventable mishaps during the summer season.

101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System
May 19, 2023
101 Critical Days of Summer Logo

Defending the Human Weapon System with off-duty risk management
October 17, 2022
Off-Duty Risk Management

Risk management: the key to a safe and enjoyable summer
May 21, 2021
Summer Safety Banner

Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management
May 23, 2019
Summer is a time that every military member should rejoice. The beautiful weather is cause to explore the corners of not only the United States, but also countries across the globe, as Airmen are engaging in worldwide operations. With those adventures come risks. Military members are encouraged to have a plan, understand their local hazards and practice good risk management.