Motorcycle Safety from Head to Toe
Make Sure Your Spring Ride is Enjoyable—and Safe
By MS. ALLISON ELLIOT, STAFF WRITER
The last time I went out on a motorcycle, it was a beautiful spring day. A friend and I rode to a park with very…
Focus on the Road
By MS. ALLISON ELLIOT, STAFF WRITER
As a new driver, all your attention is on the road, trying to be aware of any dangers. As you become comfortable with driving, however,…
Staying on Target at a Gun Range
By MS. ALLISON ELLIOT, STAFF WRITER
The first time I went to a shooting range I was excited and scared, but I was also prepared, thankÂfully. My cousin, a military vetÂeran,…
AMC Flight Safety Line Operation Safety Audit (LOSA) Program Update
By JEANIE HOOD, HQ AMC FLIGHT SAFETY
As most of the flying community is aware, the Line Operation Safety Audit (LOSA) is a proactive safety observation program used to collect safety-related data during normal operations by identifying the threats personnel face, the standard errors made, and practices employed by them to trap, mitigate, and manage those threats and errors. Air Mobility Command (AMC) has been conducting LOSAs since 2010 and has completed more than 2,500 observations, which have produced hundreds of actionable recommendations.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
By Staff
Havoc 77, Dyess AFB, TX, of the 40th Airlift Squadron, won the Air Force Chief of Safety Aircrew of Distinction Award. The aircrew, led by Maj Christopher J. Giuttari, experienced several technical difficulties with their C 130J during a flight on February 10, 2020. Their quick thinking, caution, and competency led to a successful flight despite the obstacles.
Happy Holidays from Gen Van Ovost
By Gen Van Ovost
The holiday season offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and be grateful for the blessings of family, friends, and purpose.
It Is Good to Be Home!
By CMSGT BRIAN P. KRUZELNICK, AMC COMMAND CHIEF
As my family and I rolled through the gate at Scott Air Force Base, IL, on Aug. 1, 2020, the first thought that crossed my mind was, It is good to be home!
AMC Welcomes New Deputy Commander
By Staff Writer
Lt Gen Brian S. Robinson is the Deputy Commander of Air Mobility Command (AMC), Scott Air Force Base, IL.
18th Air Force Changes Command
By 18TH AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Maj Gen Kenneth T. Bibb, Jr., took command of 18th Air Force during a change of command ceremony Aug. 18, 2020, at Scott Air Force Base, IL.
U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Welcomes New Commander
By MAJ GEORGE TOBIAS, U.S. AIR FORCE EXPEDITIONARY CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Leadership of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center was officially passed to its newest commander, Maj Gen Mark Camerer, on Sept. 23, 2020.
Checklist Discipline: Preventing Little Mistakes from Becoming Big Ones A Review of ASAP #14266
By MR. JAMES BUSBEA, C-5M MFOQA FLIGHT DATA ANALYST
Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) #14266 documents an engine flameout and the subsequent “hot start” that was induced by an interruption in the engine shutdown checklist.
Airlift Tanker Association Virtual Convention: Connecting Mobility Warriors in the Digital Age
By MS. KIM KNIGHT, STAFF WRITER
The 2020 Airlift Tanker Association (A/TA) Virtual Convention was held on October 27-29 with the theme “Connecting Mobility Warriors in the Digital Age: Big Data/AI and the Roaring 20s v 2.0.”