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Winter Motorcycle Rides Require Preparation and Caution

By MS. PAULA COLLINS, STAFF WRITER

Unpredictable weather patterns and lower temperatures combine to make this season quite challenging for motorcycle riders. It is imperative to dress properly and prepare for weather-related hazards that can reduce traction on the roadway.

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HYPOTHERMIA—What It Is and How to Avoid It

By KATHY ALWARD, STAFF WRITER

There are many things to consider once the winter season arrives and cold temperatures ensue. If you enjoy the outdoors and live near a pond or lake, you may encounter a frozen creek that you must cross.

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MISHAP-FREE FLYING HOUR MILESTONES

By MS. CHRISTINE WALSH, STAFF WRITER

The Mobility Forum regularly highlights Mishap Free Flying Hour Milestones. Those recognized have achieved 2,500 hours, 3,500 hours, 5,000 hours, 6,500 hours, 7,500 hours, 8,500 hours, and even 10,000 hours free of mishaps.

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Be a Safety Advocate

By MR. STEVE PANGER, HQ AMC FLIGHT SAFETY

Are you a safety professional? How about a safety advocate? Safety professional might be hard to define, but I know many people who are passionate about safety and some who are not.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE

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The aircrew from the KC-46A Pegasus’ first combat sortie pose for a group photo Aug. 29, 2022, during Air Mobility Command’s Employment Concept Exercise 22-08 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

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Gen Mike Minihan’s 2022 Air Mobility Command Strategy for Victory

By MS. LAUREN SCHATZ, STAFF WRITER

The Air Mobility Command (AMC) Commander, Gen Mike Minihan, released the 2022 AMC Strategy at the Spring Phoenix Rally focusing the command on what is needed to win now and in the future.

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Rethinking the Commander Directed Downgrade (Q3/1) in a Just Culture World

By MR. SEAN A. BORDENAVE, AMC HQ

Recently, I heard of a Commander Directed Downgrade in which a crew member missed a single checklist item. The missed item did not result in injuries or aircraft damage, but it did represent complacency and a breach of flight discipline.

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AIR MOBILITY COMMAND WELL DONE AWARD

By Staff

The Air Force Chief of Safety Well Done Award is presented to the crew of REACH Zero-Three-One in recognition of time-critical actions performed to ensure the safe recovery of their KC-135R aircraft.

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The DoD Safety Privilege: A Powerful Tool with an Interesting History

By MR. DANIEL M. VADNAIS, SENIOR ATTORNEY ADVISOR, AIR FORCE SAFETY CENTER, AND LT COL ADAM KING, AMC FLIGHT SAFETY

The national security of the United States is dependent on the efficient operation of weapon systems such as Air Force aircraft, missiles, space satellites, and nuclear weapon systems.

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618th Air Operations Center: Using 2020 Reorg as Launchpad for New Deployment Model

By MS. KATHY ALWARD, STAFF WRITER

The 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) brings together more than 800 active duty, Reserve, National Guard, civilian, and contractor personnel as the Department of Defense’s largest AOC.

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Operating Like Clockwork: How the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing Bolstered NATO Support of Ukrainian Conflict

By MS. LAUREN SCHATZ, STAFF WRITER

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked, unjustified, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The neighboring country’s capital city, Kyiv, a mere 236 miles from the Russian border, was subject to the first attack.

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Epigenetics: How Keeping Yourself Healthy Now Can Benefit Future Generations

By MS. TIFFANY TOLBERT, STAFF WRITER

Healthy and lifestyle—these two words are often paired together and championed by health and wellness advocates everywhere, including physicians, other medical personnel, social workers, and exercise professionals.

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