Combat Edge articles from July 2005

Combat Edge archives from July 2005

"If you plan to motor west ... safely get your kicks, the next--66".(ACCent on Safety)
July 1, 2005... ... 66 Critical Days of Summer that is, July is here and summer is in full swing! School has been out for a few weeks and you're ready to embark on that well-deserved vacation that you've waited all year for. Keep your vacation from resembling...

Who's got the jet?
July 1, 2005... 'Let's just say they were pine trees, really tall pine trees, why?" I asked. "There's supposed to be a stand of them around that airport, and it would have been a shame if they were old-growth long-leaf pines" was my roommate's reply after...

Bugs with bite.(insect study)
July 1, 2005... "What did you do on leave?" my co-worker asked, putting his vacation photos aside. "Oh, we had a cabin on the beach, spent endless days swimming, boating, taking long walks on the beach, and having romantic dinners with no kids too" I...

Motorcycle focus.(ACC COMMANDER'S)
July 1, 2005... MEMORANDUM FOR ACC DIRECTORS AND NAF/WING COMMANDERS SUBJECT: ACC Motorcycle Safety Policy 1. In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number and severity of motorcycle mishaps throughout the Air Force and ACC....

Don't get ticked.(parasite safety)
July 1, 2005... With the arrival of summer, it is time once again to think about regularly checking your body for ticks. Ticks are not just unappealing insects--they can transmit diseases, including Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and even Rocky Mountain spotted...

Lockout tagout & electrical safety.
July 1, 2005... The air temperature exceeds 30,000[degrees]F, metal vaporizes, and high intensity UV radiation, X-rays, and a pressure wave are created with the release of over 1-million joules of energy... a nuclear detonation? No, it's an electrical arc...

Road trip.
July 1, 2005... It's summer and, for most of us, that means a vacation is somewhere on our horizon. A well-planned and well-executed road trip can be a great way for all of us and our families to enjoy this time of year. Vacations are opportunities to visit...

Aircrew safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS; U.S. Air Force)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The crew of Sentry 02, E-3 AWACS, began an 8-hour training sortie with Col Collins, the 552 ACW vice wing commander, flying as the aircraft commander with 1Lt Daniel as copilot and Capt Hattemer, the IP, in the observer's seat. Shortly after...

Pilot safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS; U.S. Air Force)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Approximately 1 hour into the sortie, Raptor 1, a single F/A-22 experienced an increase in aircraft buffet. Raptor 2 performed a battle damage check and concluded the leading edge and trailing edge flaps had deployed unexpectedly. Electing to...

Flight line safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS; U.S Air Force)
July 1, 2005... Mr. Stewart and Mr. Borrowman have provided outstanding support to the 509th Bomb Wing. They have dispersed over 2,552 red tail hawks, significant enough in size to cause major damage or catastrophic failures which could bring down an aircraft....

Unit safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS; U.S. Air Force)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The hard charging, dedicated professionals of the 5th Maintenance Squadron demonstrated a high level of expertise and safety awareness in support of the demanding B-52 flying mission. Two major inspections in early April confirmed the 5 MXS...

Crew chief safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)(John P. Beckett)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... While the aircrew of B-52 aircraft 60-058 was shutting down engines, Airman Beckett noticed wisps of smoke emanating from the right forward landing gear. Instantly recognizing the danger, Airman Beckett leapt into action and directed one of his...

Ground safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS; U.S. Air Force)
July 1, 2005... Chaplain Dan Forman was assigned as deployed chaplain during the 509th Bomb Wing's first-ever Air Expeditionary Force deployment. The support Chaplain Forman provided to the deployment was not limited to spiritual needs of deployed members but...

ACC salutes superior performance.(United States Air Force Air Combat Command)
July 1, 2005... Maj Robert S. Gardner U-2 Instructor Pilot 99th Reconnaissance Squadron 9th Reconnaissance Wing Beale AFB, Calif. Lt Col Chris Spagnuolo Instructor Pilot Capt Xaviera Fontan Weapons System Officer ...

Flight safety: award of the quarter.(QUARTERLY AWARD WINNERS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Extensive ACES II knowledge key to base flying program -- two pilot saves. Maintenance proficiency/safety top priority--200+ pieces of equipment inspected. Performed 95 flotation device inspections -- enhanced pilot safety in case of water...

Ground safety: award of the quarter.(QUARTERLY AWARD WINNERS)
July 1, 2005... SSgt Jose L. Maldonado is responsible for the safety program that ensures the safety of 24 personnel in the vertical shop. He improved the safety around his shop recently by overseeing the installation of a $300 vacuum system table to reduce...

Weapons safety: award of the quarter.(QUARTERLY AWARD WINNERS)
July 1, 2005... TSgt Altonen's safety focus has had a profound effect on the success of ACC's exclusive air-to-ground Weapon System Evaluation Program (A/G WSEP). He was personally responsible for the safe and reliable execution of weapons loading functions...

Mishap statistics scoreboard.(air force)
July 1, 2005... Aircraft Notes ACC had 2 Class As in May. An Aerostat crashed after breaking free from its tether during inclement weather, and an E-3 suffered extensive electrical damage to the mission radar and rotodome. Stay in the books! Another EP...

Don't lose your head.(sports safety)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In ever-growing numbers, Americans are getting active. The bad news is that millions of these amateur athletes are ignoring the number one rule in any activity: "Play it safe." Because we are in the summer months, recreational opportunities are...