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T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status
June 1, 2026 — Following collaborative engineering and maintenance inspections initiated after a May 12 mishap at Columbus Air Force Base, the T-38 Talon fleet is expected to safely resume flying status in the coming days... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chelsea Arana)

Memorial Day: remain mindful of the importance of safety on and off duty
May 20, 2026 — Memorial Day is a time for us to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. As we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, let us also remain mindful of the importance of safety both on and off duty... MORE

Air Force implements T-38 Talon operational pause
May 19, 2026 — The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation... MORE

Mission readiness on the move: A runner’s guide to safety
April 9, 2026 — Running remains one of the most effective ways to maintain required fitness standards. However, whether running on or off base, during the day or in low-light conditions, personal safety must remain a priority. An injury sustained during off-duty activity can directly impact mission capability, affecting both the individual and the unit... MORE

Runners participate in the 2025 Air Force Marathon through Huffman Prairie on Sept. 20, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The marathon marks the 29th edition since its inception in 1997. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Power with caution, practice electrical safety
March 19, 2026 — Stay safe when dealing with electrical issues... MORE

Flipping a light switch. Plugging in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop computer. These are second nature for most of us. Electricity makes our lives easier. However, we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind.

Year of the Mentor: Going beyond training
March 10, 2026 — The 2026 Motorcycle Preseason is here! The motorcycle preseason is an opportunity for riders to ensure their bikes are ready to hit the road and that all necessary training is completed. This year’s focus is on mentorship. The mentor program will also make it easier for riders to complete training and gain skills to make them better riders... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio fire officials promote winter fire safety tips
January 5, 2026 — Winter months bring an increased risk of home fires due to heating equipment, holiday decorations, candles and power outages. To address these seasonal hazards, the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration are promoting the annual “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires” campaign, which focuses on prevention and awareness... MORE

Man works at his desk. Space heater is shown close up and plugged into an outlet. Coffee maker is on the floor plugged into an extension cord.

Tree maintenance underway at JBSA-Randolph to support safety, flight operations
August 5, 2025 — Tree maintenance and removal efforts will soon begin at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The work is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance resident safety and preserve the operational readiness of the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Slow down: Back to school means sharing the road
July 23, 2025 — As parents and children prepare for the new school year, drivers should be mindful of increased traffic and activity around schools... MORE

DAF Safety launches motor vehicle awareness survey to assess driver attitudes
May 21, 2025 — To improve road safety, DAF Safety is using the Motor Vehicle Awareness Survey to understand driving attitudes and identify vulnerability trends among Airmen and Guardians. This data, collected during the 101 CDS campaign, will inform targeted accident prevention strategies. The survey results will be included in the 101 CDS Final Report... MORE

Motor Vehicle Awareness Survey graphic with QR Code

101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun!
May 20, 2025 — Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing implements paintball deterrent to reduce bird strike risk
March 19, 2025 — To reduce the risk of bird strikes during flying operations, the 12th Flying Training Wing will implement a new bird deterrent method this spring and summer... MORE

JBSA hosts Motorcycle Safety Fair at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 6
February 27, 2025 — Motorcycle riders heard from a variety of agencies emphasizing the importance of safety at the Joint Base San Antonio Motorcycle Safety Fair held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. March 6... MORE

DAF Safety announces next generation safety reporting
January 30, 2025 — The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App... MORE

Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu?
August 26, 2024 — 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... MORE

With a week left to finish out the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, Air Education and Training Command, thankfully, has not suffered a preventable mishap fatality. However, it’s not time to celebrate or let your guard down. Last summer, AETC lost a valuable teammate to a tragic motorcycle mishap over the Labor Day holiday weekend on day 100 of the 101 Critical Days.

Safe+Sound Week – Speak up for safety
August 7, 2024 — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound Week campaign, which originally kickstarted in 2017, will take place this year from Aug. 12-18. The campaign is a joint effort between safety organizations to encourage workplace safety and to assist companies in developing and maintaining safety and health programs. ... MORE

CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off
August 2, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force kicked off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on Aug. 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 units will have 60 days to complete stand-up day activities and the Air Reserve Component will have 120 days... MORE

Graphic illustration kicking off the Integrating Risk and Readiness Campaign.

Take care to barbecue, grill safely this summer
July 17, 2024 — 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... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Barbecue/grilling safety

UPDATE: JBSA prepares for Beryl
July 5, 2024 — Information on hurricane preparations can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/safety/index.html. ... MORE

JBSA fire department strives to achieve accreditation
June 28, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio’s fire chief, Michael Guzman, is always looking for ways to improve capabilities and services on San Antonio’s military installations, and one way to do that is through accreditation. ... MORE