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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.

How Privileged Safety Information safeguards mission readiness
September 6, 2024
AFSEC Crash Lab

How Privileged Safety Information Safeguards Mission Readiness
September 4, 2024
AFSEC Crash Lab

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.

Are you a grill master or Fire Marshall Bill?
June 6, 2023
The summer season means more outdoor activities and also a potential spike in mishaps.