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  • Golden Bear Shadow Program

    In an effort to bridge the gap between junior enlisted Airmen and wing leadership, Travis Air Force Base has implemented the "Golden Bear Shadow Program," scheduled to occur at various squadrons throughout the year.The program will allow for Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, to

  • 43rd Airlift Group welcomes new commander

    Col. Kenneth E. Moss formally assumed command of the 43rd Airlift Group from Col. Daniel H. Tulley in a change of command ceremony today on Fort Bragg's Pope Army Airfield."There is no place in the world where the Army and the Air Force work more closely, more often, and gain more synergy than

  • A Day in the Life of a Ground Safety Manager

    The Ground Safety Manager (GSM) for any installation is one of the most important positions within the safety office. The safety program begins with us, as we are the foundation or rock of the program. Our schedule is packed with meetings, training, briefings, presentations, etc., and we are the

  • Connectedness: An Expanded Approach to Suicide Prevention

    The significance of suicide cannot be overstated. For example, according to DoD statistics, more active duty service members died by suicide in 2012 than in combat. Additionally, within the United States, more than twice as many people die by suicide than by homicide, and suicide is the leading

  • What Makes a Great Actionable ASAP (Aviation Safety Action Program) Report?

    You just finished your sortie and you think, "Wow, that was a challenging flight ... and others can learn from what just occurred. However, how can I get the information to them?" One outstanding way is to submit an Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) report. Now you may have a few questions: What

  • Just How "All Right" are "Two Red and Two White?"

    If you weren't taught how to use Vertical Glideslope Indicators (VGSI) for landing before your first night flight, I'm betting you heard about it soon thereafter: "Fly two red and two white, and you're alright ..." The point of this article isn't to counter that beginner's level "instruction" or old

  • 18th Air Force Commander's Intent

    The strength of our command has always been our Mobility Airmen and a strong family support structure. Take care of the mission, put others first, take care of those who work for you, and insist that they do the same. There is no doubt 18th Air Force is truly a world-class team ... an indispensable

  • McDaniel takes command of 92nd Air Refueling Wing

    Col. Charles "Brian" McDaniel took command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony here July 25, becoming the new leader of Fairchild's host wing that provides responsive, precise aerial refueling and operational support for the full range of military missions. McDaniel comes to Team

  • Strengthening the Domains, AF Resilience Course Trains the Trainers

    The unassuming professional education classroom sits anchored in the corner of two normally quiet hallways. Inside, the atmosphere is buzzing with laughter, discussion and...disco music.The U.S. Air Force's sole course for master resilience instructor training, now two years strong, provides