Combat Edge articles from July 2006

Combat Edge archives from July 2006

Parting shots.(safety workers)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... It has been 2 years of learning, and hopefully making a difference for the better. As I leave ACC Safety I want to say thanks for all the hard work that the ACC Safety Professionals put forth every day. I also want to say thanks to everyone in...

A tribute to Old TAT.(TAC ATTACK- safety magazine)
July 1, 2006... In January 1961, a new safety magazine, TAC ATTACK debuted from Langley AFB. The editor was a Major with combat experience in WWII and Korea who used his callsign, Old TAT (Tired-A ** Tiger). TAT set the stage and tone for a safety culture...

B-52 Close Air Support.
July 1, 2006... After about 6 months on the job as a new Air Liaison officer (ALO), I was beginning to adjust to the responsibilities of command. Two such responsibilities, however, weighed heavily on my mind as our squadron prepared for a combat deployment....

A motorcyclist's rant.(traffic accidents)
July 1, 2006... There seems to be a growing trend today to place blame on the motorcyclists any time one is involved in a mishap, but are we always the ones to blame? Sometimes we all need to take a few steps back and take a look at the whole picture, and not...

Matter of humility.(Reprint)
July 1, 2006... A CONTEMPORARY SAGE not so long ago observed, "the greatest potential hazard to flight safety is the staff officer who holds a command pilot rating." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Well, in some instances this might be true, but as a...

Katrina diary part 2.(Editorial)
July 1, 2006... Editor's Note: This is the final installation of a two part story which began with last month's magazine. The story will run in it's entirety on the July web edition of The Combat Edge. It doesn't quite register at first, so I ask, "How'd...

Flight line safety: award of distinction.(Mathew S. Olson)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... SrA Olson was dispatched to the inspection section to install a left main landing gear aft door on an F-15C aircraft. Inspection section personnel were preparing to install the PC-1 accessories manifold. While on hold, Airman Olson took the...

Pilot safety: award of distinction.(Kevin M. Henry)
July 1, 2006... Approximately 6-hours into a highly-sensitive U-2 reconnaissance mission supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Lt Col Henry, reported feeling ill, which was later diagnosed as Decompression Sickness (DCS). As Col Henry became increasingly...

Ground safety: award of distinction.(David M. Haresh)
July 1, 2006... TSgt Haresh's proactive approach and concern made him the #1 pick to brief all First Term Airmen during their initial in-processing phase. As a highly valued Reserve Deputy for the Yuba County Sheriff's Department, his experience as a first...

Weapons safety: award of distinction.(Darl Lanning)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... During a high visibility transport operation involving four protection level II Department of Defense Consolidated Test Unit assets, the motorized gate at the Weapons Storage Area Entry Control Point inadvertently closed on the munitions...

Aircrew safety: award of distinction.
July 1, 2006... During a B-52 training mission, the "Master Caution" and "Generator Overheat" lights illuminated following a simulated weapon delivery. The crew of Doom 94 reviewed the "Generator Drive Overheat" checklist, and isolated the problem to the...

Unit safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)
July 1, 2006... The trailer of a commercial fuel delivery truck separated without warning from its tractor while the vehicle was in motion and crashed onto one of the busiest roads on base. The impact ripped a 2-inch gash in the bottom of the tank, opening a...

ACC safety salutes superior performance.(Air Combat Command)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Maj Joseph P. McGrady F-15 Pilot 102nd Fighter Wing Otis ANGB, Mass. 1Lt Mike Strasser, Student Pilot 1Lt Chirs Beery, Student WSO 333rd Fighter Squadron 4th Fighter Wing Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. Capt...

Weapons safety: award of the quarter.(John P. Halloran)
July 1, 2006... SSgt Halloran's hard-charging attitude and dedication to the principles of explosives safety have paid great dividends to the 355th Wing's ability to fight and train safely while maintaining ACC's most robust flying hour program. His efforts...

Ground safety: award of the quarter.(Joseph R. Winfield)
July 1, 2006... TSgt Winfield manages a NAF global strike safety program for 15 groups/wings within a 14 million square mile radius. He designed, developed, and compiled a NAF-wide CDROM toolkit for its 180 Safety Day Campaign Blitz. This premier toolkit...

Flight safety: award of the quarter.(Carl A. Morton)
July 1, 2006... MSgt Morton took the lead to develop a permanent fix to prevent recurring B-2 safety of flight incidents. His effort resulted in three protective cover faceplates that will prevent future repeats of the incident. The first two faceplates are...

Mishap statistics scoreboard.
July 1, 2006... Aircraft Notes ACC experienced one Class A mishap this month when a B-1B landed gear up. We have also seen a trend of air refueling mishaps ranging from minor to Class A damage. Flying two aircraft in close proximity is inherently...

Fleagle.(Cartoon)
July 1, 2006... ROLL OUT TH' GRILL. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BRING OUT TH' BURGERS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHAT TH... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GIVES FAST FOOD A WHOLE NEW MEANING....