The Mobility Forum Posts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.