The Mobility Forum Dara Marlar

Human performance cannot be disconnected from the design of work, machinery, and operating environment. The Air Force’s history has been highlighted by the efforts of pioneers who recognized the value of designing for human performance—particularly the early psychologists who helped the Air Force adopt human-oriented design principles.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, when mental health organizations and individuals emphasize raising awareness, supporting, and providing resources to those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Many are committed to give hope, ease pain, and reduce the number of individuals lost to suicide each year.

Air mobility is rarely the most glamorous mission in the Air Force. To most outside the field, it plays a role of background support, putting people and things in place so that a higher profile mission can later succeed. Once in a generation, however, air mobility itself becomes the high-profile mission.

“Multi-capable Airmen (MCA) training maximizes the potential of our members and teams,” said Lt Col Michael Slaughter, 725th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS) Commander.

In recent years, the nation has experienced several unexpected adversities. One such ongoing example is the COVID-19 pandemic, which quickly swept across the country, leaving loss, suffering, and financial damage in its wake. It also left a valuable reminder: be prepared for the unpredictable.

Life is full of risky situations, and although they may come as surprises, it is beneficial to know the verbal and nonverbal cues that signal them. Some occupations are riskier than others.

History tells countless tales of the consequences of people driving under the influence of alcohol. Many of those stories involve someone who only had one drink. There are many good reasons to assign a designated driver before a night on the town.

Motorcycle enthusiasts are all about having fun. Summer is a great time to experience the thrill of the open road. However, the calendar does not lie, and unless you live in southern states, the window for great motorcycle rides is about to close until spring.

Cuts, scrapes, and bloody noses can happen at a moment’s notice, and the accompanying sight of blood is enough to make most people panic. It is important not to freak out, however.

One evening, just after putting my daughter to sleep, I received a phone call from a family member who was concerned because a tornado had just touched down near where I live. She had been watching the weather radar and realized a big storm was close to my home.

5,000 Hours 50 ARS, MacDill AFB, FL Lt Col Keegan K. Maple 155 ARW, Lincoln, NE Lt Col Hank Piening 349 ARS, McConnell AFB, KS…

It is a routine training flight on a winter morning with nothing out of the ordinary. Fortunately, there is no snow or ice to contend with on your departure. During climb-out, you notice your airspeed is increasing faster than you expected, and you respond with an increase in pitch.