Combat Edge articles from July 2008

Combat Edge archives from July 2008

ACCent on Safety: Wingmanship and Personal Risk Management--key to summer success.
July 1, 2008... We are well into the "101 Critical Days of Summer." As I write this edition's ACCent on Safety, which I am so honored to do, I can't help but wonder how many of our precious Airmen we will lose this summer to unfortunate, preventable mishaps....

The article that didn't have to be written.
July 1, 2008... Location: Offutt AFB, Neb. Units: 55th Wing /55th Operations Group 38th Reconnaissance Squadron 338th Combat Training Squadron 97th Intelligence Squadron MDS: RC-135V Call Sign: Snoop 92 RISK: -0.3 Whether...

Realism.
July 1, 2008... The world today is all about realism. We see it every where. We have video games that interact with players to give a realistic feel to the game. There are CPR/first aid mannequins that you can program to act as a real human that has been hurt....

Do you follow instructions?
July 1, 2008... COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSIBILITY: More safety articles are available on the Combat Edge website at https://wwwmil.ace.af.mil/combat-edge for downloading. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability...

Warning: watch out for the fun factor!!!
July 1, 2008... It was a beautiful summer day on June 23, 2007. The sun was out, the temperature was in the low 90s and the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (388 AMXS) was celebrating with a unit picnic at Pineview Reservoir located in the Wasatch Mountains...

Time to hydrate.
July 1, 2008... As the winter months begin to dwindle and the groundhogs come out to play, we start to prepare for the summer months. This is the season where friends and family join together to enjoy each other's company. In fact, we are forced to squeeze in...

Base fireworks displays.
July 1, 2008... July 4th is a holiday that American's recognize and celebrate annually. This holiday is better known as Independence Day or America's birthday. America declared her independence July 4, 1776, at the signing of the Declaration of Independence....

That's tasty! "anyone who knows me will not find this surprising at all ...
July 1, 2008... As connoisseur of fine cuts of deceased bovine goodness, I was thrilled to purchase a beautiful ribeye steak at our commissary. I returned home with this well marbled cut of meat and contemplated its preparation. The best possible method, I...

Flight line safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The Transient Alert flight directed ground operations for over 500 aircraft delivering over 200,000 tons of cargo to Kirkuk--"zero defects" on 16 flight safety inspections. The flight kept ramps and taxiways FOD-free and ensured all personnel...

Weapons safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... While preparing an F-117A aircraft for retirement, SSgt Samack identified weapons technicians performing improper maintenance on the explosive tail hook arresting system access panel. Knowing that serious injury or even possible loss of life...

Ground safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... SSgt Bostick is the primary Unit Safety Representative for the 260-person Security Forces Squadron, which includes 40 contractors. She supervised four flight safety monitors covering the K-9, Armory, Combat Arms, Mobility, and Resources...

Pilot safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Major Howell was the flight lead of an A/OA-IOC ght while conducting a medium altitude close air support mission. Following a two-target strafe pass, he heard a loud pop from the nose of the aircraft followed immediately by the loss of all...

Unit safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The 447 ECS successfully launched lockout/tagout, climbing safety, and confined space programs in less than 1 month to comply with current AFOSH standards. A fuel spill was identified from a faulty tank that had leaked 600 of its 6,000-gallon...

Crew chief safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... While performing a Basic Post Flight inspection on F-16CJ at Balad Air Base, Iraq, A1C Dressler responded to a fire that erupted on a hydraulic test stand. He quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher and extinguished the flames coming from the test...

Aircrew safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Mr. Miles and Capt Robinson displayed exceptional teamwork and coordination in assisting a civilian pilot experiencing engine problems. CTA502, a civilian Cessna 402, en route to North Las Vegas Airport experienced a loss of thrust in both...

Aircrew safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)
July 1, 2008... Following 12 hours of flying and four successful patient-movement sorties, a C-130 Aero Medical Evacuation mission, departed for home station. The precious cargo included five priority patients, one being a US Army Ranger suffering a serious...

Crew chief safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)
July 1, 2008... During a morning Walk-Around Inspection of an Air Sovereignty Alert F-16 aircraft, SSgt DeAlmeida discovered a 3-inch crack around the knurled ring of the Augmenter Fuel Supply line. Realizing the severity of the damage to such a critical area,...

Pilot safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... While flying his A-10C in support of Exercise GREEN FLAG WEST, Capt Johnston experienced a catastrophic failure of his GAU-8 cannon and subsequently landed his damaged aircraft gear up at Edwards AFB, Calif. On his fourth pass and first strafe...

Unit safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The 407 ESFS wrote detailed TCN/LN search procedures for IED and weapon detection resulting in 21 seized prohibited items including 6 weapons. They developed an ECP barrier re-alignment plan to improve traffic flow in high volume checkpoints...

Weapons safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... A1C Ward continually demonstrated exceptional vigilance and initiative while serving as a weapons load crew member in the 332 EAMXS Viper AMU. He averted several potential mishaps by identifying two unsafe weapons conditions and correcting an...

Ground safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... A1C Cook worked tirelessly to reduce the risk of personal and environmental injury by identifying the need for procuring and installing a hazardous waste area response kit, two eyewash stations, and a fuel spill kit. He enhanced risk awareness...

Flight line safety.(AWARD OF DISTINCTION)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... While responding to an F-16 maintenance problem during launch at Balad AB, Iraq, SrA Grill witnessed a crew chief strike his head on the aircraft's trailing edge flap. Dazed from the blow to his head, the crew chief momentarily became...

Weapons safety.(AWARD OF THE QUARTER)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... MSgt Korkoske expertly managed the 2 BW nuclear surety program for 12 squadrons during a NSSAV, resulting in an impressive 99.5 percent pass rate. He merged mandatory ACC PRP refresher and Nuclear Surety training to ensure personnel were...

Flight safety.(AWARD OF THE QUARTER)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... MSgt Prymek diligently worked long hours and extra days to fill the COS vacancy Jan through late Feb. He improved BASH and invigorated GREEN FLAG EAST safety programs, while performing his duties as FSNCO. Bird strike rates plummeted 41 percent...

Ground safety.(AWARD OF THE QUARTER)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Mr. Adams was the lead investigator for an on-duty Class A fatality mishap, and completed the com-I plex investigation and report ahead of established timelines. He assisted the initial set-up of an ACC Ground Accident Investigation Board of...

Mishap statistics scoreboard.
July 1, 2008... Aircraft Notes ACC experienced five Class A flight mishaps in April and May. AB-1B and two MQ-1s were destroyed in the AOR. An E-9 and an MQ-9 suffered Class A damage in separate landing accidents. A number of mishaps ranging from Class As...

Fleagle.(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... MY GARDEN!! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MY CARROTS, LETTUCE!! ALL GONE!! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] you! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SNAG! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THINK WE SHOULD ASK WHAT...