Wilderness Safety: Identifying and Treating Venomous Animal Bites
By Mr. Andrew Hellerstein, Staff Writer
Are you afraid of snake bites? That fear is perfectly normal. Snakes cause more than eight thousand deaths in the United States and more than 100,000 deaths around the world every year. Spiders and other bugs can also injure people with their bites and stings, and even kill people in rare cases, but that is no reason to stay indoors. There are many ways to treat venomous wounds, ranging from powerful antivenoms to basic at-home treatments.
Recreational Therapy for Servicemembers, Veterans Enhances Quality of Life
By Ms. Michelle Piehl, Staff Writer
When servicemembers experience illness or injury, it can lead to a wide array of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Some even experience a sense of loss of community or purpose. The evidence-based concept of recreation therapy has led to gains for servicemembers and veterans in helping restore quality of life.
Dealing With the Unexpected Crisis
By Mr. Kevin Sluss, CSP, AMC Risk Management Process Manager
As I write this article in January, I see a foot of snow on the ground in the St. Louis area. Among other hazards, snow on the road leads to traffic events, as my wife recently experienced. Despite all of her preparations, another driver ran a red light and ran into the vehicle she was driving. Thankfully, her injuries were minor, but now we are experiencing all the joys of dealing with tow trucks, insurance, and rental cars. As we reviewed the situation in the context of Integrating Risk and Readiness, some thoughts came to mind. She was going to a dental appointment that could have been postponed. Perhaps postponing the appointment would have resulted in someone else being in this situation. I did postpone an appointment the following week during the second wave of snow.
A Day in the Life
By Staff
Airmen assigned to the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing participate in a challenge during the Air Mobility Team (AMT) Rodeo at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, Feb. 27, 2025. The AMT Rodeo is intentionally designed to exercise team dynamics and challenge members across Command and Control, Aerial Port, and Maintenance operations.
Full-Spectrum Risk Understanding
By Col John B. Kelley, HQ AMC Director of Safety
“For Alert Force, For Alert Force: KLAXON—KLAXON—KLAXON!” Those of you with experience in the nuclear mission of the Air Force may be a little triggered by this phrase. Memories immediately spring to mind of jumping up from a cribbage game, sprinting from the alert facility to your Air Force-issue extended cab truck, and racing to the awaiting alert aircraft as fast as the “blue steel” would go.
Brig Gen Snelson and the Next Chapter of the Expeditionary Center Strategy
By Mrs. Lauren Fosnot, Staff Writer
At a time when global threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center (USAFEC) stands as a critical pillar of rapid global mobility and operational readiness. Under the leadership of Brig Gen Stephen P. Snelson, the Expeditionary Center (EC) is entering a transformative era, redefining its mission to meet the challenges of Great Power Competition.
What Every Aircraft Maintainer Needs to Know
By Mr. Lalo Maynes, AMC Flight Safety
As safety professionals, we have two basic roles: first, to be proactive, and second, to be reactive. Our task in proactive safety is to take…
Personal and Professional Risk Management
By Ms. Michelle Piehl, Staff Writer
Risk management is the process of determining risk and the likelihood of negative consequences occurring. Military units often emphasize operational risk management, but personal accountability and risk mitigation are essential both in and out of the field.
Proactive Safety: It Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
By Mr. James Busbea, AMC MFOQA Program Manager
Safety culture is naturally biased toward reactive processes because mishaps are confirmation of hazards. When a Class A or B aviation mishap involves an Air Mobility Command (AMC) aircraft, the safety investigation process is poised to marshal tremendous resources to determine the cause and implement changes to avoid a recurrence.
2024 Air Mobility Command Annual Safety Award Winners and Department of the Air Force Nominees
By Staff Writer
AMC Safety Outstanding Achievement Award, Category II *60 AMW Safety Office, Travis AFB, CA AMC Safety Outstanding Achievement Award, Category IV *43 AMOG Safety Office,…
AMC Safety Office of the Year, 6th Air Refueling Wing Safety Office, MacDill Air Force Base, FL
By STAFF WRITER
The 6th Air Refueling Wing Safety Office (6 ARW/SE) at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL, has been honored as the Air Mobility Command (AMC) 2024 Safety Office of the Year. Under the leadership of 6 ARW Commander Col Edward V. Szczepanik, the 6 ARW racked up a host of achievements in safety in the past year.
AMC Risk Management Achievement Award, 22d Air Refueling Wing Safety Office, McConnell Air Force Base, KS
By STAFF WRITER
The 22d Air Refueling Wing Safety Office (22 ARW/SE) at McConnell Air Force Base (AFB), KS, led by Lt Col Rey Heron, is the winner of the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Risk Management Achievement Award.
The team executed several comprehensive risk assessments for high-profile events, enhancing strategic decision-making for senior leaders.