The Mobility Forum Posts

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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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How Psychologists Helped Make Today’s Planes Safer

By MS. CHRISTINE WALSH, STAFF WRITER

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.

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Saving a Life Starts with You

By MS. SOFIA SCHATZ, STAFF WRITER

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.

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Looking Back on ALLIES REFUGE

By DR. ANDREW WACKERFUSS, 521 AMOW HISTORIAN

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.

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725th Air Mobility Squadron Conducts First Local Multi-Capable Airman Training

By 1ST LT EMMA C. QUIRK, 521ST AIR MOBILITY OPERATIONS WING, RAMSTEIN AB, GERMANY

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

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What Is In Your Go Bag?

By MS. LAUREN SCHATZ, STAFF WRITER

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.

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How to De-Escalate Risky Situations

By MS. KATHY ALWARD, STAFF WRITER

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.

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It Only Takes One Drink

By MS. KATHY ALWARD, STAFF WRITER

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.

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Winding Down Riding Season

By MS. PAULA COLLINS, STAFF WRITER

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.

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