Combat Edge articles from January 2003

Combat Edge archives from January 2003

You're needed on duty. (Accent on Safety).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... As we start 2003, our number one priority remains our most precious combat resource... you. Today, ACC has deployed 20,000 men and women in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM while nearly 200,000 ACC warriors train to meet the daunting...

Rescue.
January 1, 2003... Responding to last year's attacks on the U.S., men and women from the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., have been deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM since November 2001. The 71 RQS maintains the only active...

"Lead! I don't feel comfortable".
January 1, 2003... I have enjoyed flying fighters and truly thrived on the camaraderie and esprit de corps associated with my fighter squadrons. These people were and are dedicated to keeping America free and practice very hard to hone that combat edge. It is...

Communications: for Combat.
January 1, 2003... The full moon slowly rises, orange-red above the Georgia forest, illuminating a small encampment of tents and camouflage. Dim, human-sized shapes scurry amongst the camp. Around them, peering outward from behind sandbags, crouch other human...

Weapons loaders: know your part.
January 1, 2003... What is weapons safety and what is the job of a weapons safety office? Let me quote right out of Air Force Manual 91-201, Explosives Safety Standards. Our job is to "provide the maximum possible protection to personnel and property, both inside...

Are you ready for winter driving?
January 1, 2003... This winter, drivers throughout Air Combat Command will see the usual snowdrifts, use their ice scrapers, and experience jump starts and skids. But you can safely drive your way through this winter if you and your car are properly prepared. ...

I should have listened to my safety briefing.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Here I am, lying face down in the rain. I can see my blood running into the gutter. I have lost the feeling in my right arm and leg. My spouse is in the vehicle screaming and crying. I don't hear my children at all. Are my children okay? I want...

Nutritional supplements read the labels.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Recently, at Fort Hood a III Corps soldier died tragically during physical training from an apparent fatal cardiac event. Another soldier was recently treated for a heat-related injury during physical training. Both were taking a nutritional...

Combat horse.
January 1, 2003... Can Do, Will Do, Have Done" is the motto of the 823rd RED HORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron) at Hurlburt Field, Fla. For years, this highly mobile, self-sufficient unit has lived up to its billing. The 823 RHS is...

Mishap Statistics Scoreboard.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Mishap Statistics Scoreboard FY03 Aircraft As of November 30, 2002 Fatal Class A 8 AF 9 AF 12 AF & ## AWFC ^# ANG (ACC-gained) FERC (ACC-gained) & ...