The Mobility Forum Stories

On February 10, 2022, the Orange County, FL, Medical Examiner’s Office handling the death of comedian and actor Bob Saget announced that the “Full House” star had died from head trauma, probably the result of a fall backward in which he struck the back of his head. The injury was very likely an accident that the famous actor did not take seriously at the time. The case was a sobering reminder of the dangers of hitting your head and the importance of knowing when to take a head injury seriously.

Have you ever come up with a truly brilliant idea that changed the course of history? Well, kudos to you if you have because people who can state that honestly are rare. Philip Johnston was just such a person. His idea had an impact on the military, the United States, and, in fact, the entire world. Philip Johnston’s idea likely helped the Allies win World War II.

Nothing is more exciting than getting out on the highway with your motorcycle for a ride. The sense of freedom and adventure can be exhilarating. If you are a beginner or getting reacquainted with the art and science of riding a motorcycle after several years, however, there are basics you will want to keep in mind. Here are five musts from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s top ten list, when it comes to hitting the road with your motorcycle.

Flooding can happen from excessive rain or snowmelt. Although some floods develop slowly, flash floods can happen within minutes after a storm or containment system break.

7,500 HOURS 312 AS, Travis AFB, CA CMSgt Patrick J. TiaffaySMSgt William CopelandSMSgt Milan J. GonosMSgt Gary B. Till 6,500 HOURS 312 AS, Travis AFB,…

While conducting launch procedures for a KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, the aircrew started both engines and were going over the pre-taxi checklist in the flight deck when the Crew Chief reported hearing a strange noise coming from the main landing gear. This noise was a hissing sound that the Crew Chief thought might be a bleed air leak within the wheel well of the left main landing gear. After appropriate coordination with the aircrew, the Crew Chief lowered and pinned the forward gear door and immediately heard the loud hissing of air escaping from a bleed air duct. After further inspection, the Crew Chief discovered a large 3-inch cracked weld around one bleed air duct and notified the aircrew of this grounding item.

More than 700 ROTC and Junior ROTC cadets, Airmen, and leadership from the 6th Air Refueling Wing pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker during Military Career Day at MacDill Air Force Base, FL, April 28, 2023.