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Oct. 19, 2023
Department of the Air Force sweeps DoD SOHMS Achievement Awards

Sean Johnson from the 402d Electronics Maintenance Group wins the individual award at the 8th Annual Department of Defense Safety and Occupational Health Management System Awards.
Jan. 18, 2023
Never-ending quest for motorcycle safety

Motorcycle Mishaps are a big safety concern for the Department of the Air Force, with the service averaging nearly 12 incidents per year over the past 10 years. Most motorcycle mishaps are preventable, and individuals can take steps to minimize the potential for injury and possibly even death while
Dec. 10, 2021
AFSC Commander and Command Chief deliver 2021 holiday message

AFSC Commander's and Command Chief's 2021 Holiday Message to AFSC staff.
Dec. 6, 2021
Winter Weather Hazards: Ice – Snow – Dangerous Wind Chills

Winter weather can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds. Ice and snow can create a higher risk of car accidents, fractures from falling, and overexertion injuries. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead for the hazards of winter weather.
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
Sept. 2, 2021
AFSC Labor Day Message 2021

Mr. Dennis D'Angelo, Air Force Sustainment Center executive director, shares his 2021 Labor Day message to the workforce.
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.
Oct. 2, 2019
Air Force joins other services to address military privatized housing

The Air Force is working on numerous initiatives to address the health, safety and quality concerns of service members and their families living in privatized housing. These initiatives are grouped along five major lines of effort.
Jan. 28, 2019
New EMNS requires AFMC personnel to update emergency contact information

An Air Force-wide migration of the Emergency Mass Notification System requires all Air Force Materiel Command military and civilian personnel to take critical steps to update their after-hours contact information for emergency notifications.
Dec. 8, 2017
Stay safe for the holidays

Many are already decking their halls in anticipation for a merry Christmas. Here are a few things to keep in mind to keep your holiday safe. Water your natural Christmas tree daily. A dry tree is an unsafe one. Keep your Christmas tree away from heat sources. Be careful with holiday