July 15, 2020 Air Force Fall Prevention Focus hits home Since 2015 there have been 15 fatalities and permanent disabilities caused by on and off-duty falls in the Air Force. Take some time to focus on fall prevention July 20-24 using this year’s Air Force theme, “Calling All Fall Prevention Warriors!”
July 15, 2020 Courageous Conversations: affecting the grass around our feet Keesler Air Force Base has recently launched a series of panels titled Courageous Conversation that contain a diverse group of panel members of different ranks and races. The panels have been established to develop racial consciousness, help uncover bias and identify other actions Keesler can take
July 15, 2020 Keesler aids USS Tripoli crew with COVID-19 testing, housing Keesler Medical Center has been assisting the U.S. Navy in testing and housing Sailors from the USS Tripoli in Keesler’s quarantine and isolation facility for COVID-19, June 30 – July 18.
July 15, 2020 JBSA environmental program takes off with UAS technology What began as a project to improve land surveying, floodplain mapping, vegetation classification and endangered species management at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis has become a revolutionary innovation that could save the Air Force millions of dollars and countless hours of labor.
July 14, 2020 AETC to host Developmental Special Experiences webcast July 21 The Air Education and Training Command Developmental Special Experiences branch will host a Developmental Special Experiences webcast July 21, 2020. The webcast is available at 10 a.m. CDT and can be watched live on the Air Force Personnel Center’s Facebook page, Zoom or the Defense Collaboration
July 14, 2020 San Antonio Military Health System expands COVID-19 critical care capabilities The San Antonio Military Health System is expanding its ability to care for critically injured and ill community members to help ease the COVID-19 burden on the local healthcare system.
July 14, 2020 33rd Fighter Wing preps for hurricane season With the hurricane season underway, it is important for Airmen and their families to be prepared for a hurricane’s potential impact.
July 14, 2020 Aircrew Flight Equipment shop provides pilots with life-saving equipment Senior Master Sgt. Kenny Shearer, the 173rd Aircrew Flight Equipment superintendent at Kingsley Field, Oregon, says he would prefer his career stay out of the spotlight. “It’s a thankless job, and I would prefer it stay thankless,” he says. “I would prefer it to be something that never gets used.”
July 14, 2020 Developmental Special Experiences Catalog now available on MyVECTOR Air & Space Professionals can now access the Developmental Special Experiences catalog on MyVECTOR. The DSE Catalog is a consolidated list of available opportunities for Department of the Air Force officers, enlisted and civilians that enables members to grow professionally. The catalog is
July 13, 2020 Pilot successfully ejects at Holloman AFB A U.S. Air Force F-16C Viper assigned to the 49th Wing crashed during landing at Holloman AFB at approximately 6 p.m. MDT July 13, 2020. The sole pilot on board successfully ejected, and is currently being treated for minor injuries.