Combat Edge articles from May 2006

Combat Edge archives from May 2006

101 days ... and counting.(traffic safety)
May 1, 2006... Although the 101 Critical Days of Summer (CDOS) comprise just over a quarter of the year, they involve 15 weekends, three of which are extended due to ACC Family Days, and all of them are critical. Historically, ACC experiences almost 40...

Deployed safety is job one.
May 1, 2006... "What's so special about deployed safety? We did that during Operations DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, and SOUTHERN WATCH! Why, we even did that when we deployed in support of SALTY BEE (when we demonstrated we could generate, deploy, operate,...

Rogue maintenance.
May 1, 2006... What is "rogue maintenance," you ask? Some of you seasoned maintainers probably have somewhat of an idea. For those of you still pondering, let's first define the word rogue. A rogue is an unprincipled person or an undesirable variation from a...

Airmen supporting Airmen: another approach.
May 1, 2006... With the start of the "101 Critical Days of Summer" quickly approaching, we need to reflect back on our previous losses and focus on the lessons learned. Last summer the Air Force lost 29 Airmen in accidents; compared to 32 during FY04 and 37...

A visit from an old friend.(air force personnel, holiday safety)
May 1, 2006... "Well... it's that time again... summertime is here and I'm coming for a visit. Who am I? Why it's me, your old friend... the 101 Critical Days of Summer. When I knock on your door, are you going to let me in? Don't make it a boring summer...

I've lived & learned.(air force pilots)
May 1, 2006... Just 4 years ago I almost died... several times. I guess you could say I was in my "I'm invincible" phase. I was a divorced, single parent and wanted to take advantage of all life had to offer while I was still young. [ILLUSTRATION...

A little PRM for your Jet Ski: personal risk management can prevent watercraft tragedy.
May 1, 2006... Let me tell you a story. It's not a "Once upon a time... " story but a true life story. The good thing about this story is that there is a "happily ever after ending," or at least "happily ever after" until next time. Hopefully, the...

Aircrew safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)(Robert N. Schoeneberg, Geoffrey M. Steeves)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... On initial takeoff, Lt Schoeneberg, and Capt Steeves raised the gear and did not get a proper "up and locked" indication. After avoiding an over speed of the T-38's gear by slowing down to a safe airspeed, they put the gear handle back down and...

Pilot safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)(Garrin W. Powers)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... During his recovery from a low-angle strafe pass, Capt Powers observed his master caution and left engine hot lights illuminate at approximately 300 feet above ground level. While climbing away from the ground, he observed a rapidly rising...

Flight line safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)
May 1, 2006... A1C Peska, TSgt Nagy, A1C Stratton, A1C Glasscock and A1C Folts distinguished themselves by averting a major fire on a RC-135U Combat Sent aircraft. The RC-135U is the only current operational aircraft in the Air Force Inventory that collects...

Weapons safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... When the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center's (AMARC) weapons safety position was abruptly vacated prior to the Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI), Mr. Pederson shouldered the added duties with ease. Applying superior organizational...

Ground safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)(Dena R. Johnson)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... SrA Dena Johnson's keen intuition to spot unsafe situations led her to question the seemingly excessive load of supplies and equipment placed in the unit storage area. She brought her concerns to the attention of her supervisor and chain of...

Crew chief safety: award of distinction.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... While refueling a B-52H, SrA Davis averted a catastrophic mishap which could have destroyed or damaged multiple aircraft and caused many injuries or deaths. During the refueling operation, an in-flight refueling receptacle seal ruptured,...

Unit safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The 3d Weather Squadron (3 WS) demonstrated superior performance while making significant contributions towards personnel protection in support of Fort Hood Army Installation, the DoD's largest military installation. 3 WS tenaciously tracked an...

ACC safety salutes superior performance.(Air Combat Command)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Maj Thomas R. Lane B-1 Instructor Pilot Maj Theodore M. Wagner B-1 WSO 1Lt Donovan Davis B-1 Student Pilot 1Lt Ariane McKay B-1 Student WSO 28th Bomb Squadron 7th Bomb Wing Dyess AFB, Texas ...

USAF annual award winners.(Air Force)
May 1, 2006... COLONEL WILL L. TUBBS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR GROUND SAFETY Air Combat Command Congratulations to Air Combat Command as the recipient of the Colonel Will L. Tubbs Memorial Award for Ground Safety, Category 1, for fiscal year 2005 AF...

Mishap statistics scoreboard.
May 1, 2006... Aircraft Notes ACC had two Class A mishaps this month: one Predator and one F-16; both destroyed but thankfully no injuries! One trend we've seen of late is the loss of aircraft panels, flight controls and other equipment and the...

Fleagle.(Cartoon)
May 1, 2006... SUMMER'S HERE AT LAST. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TIME TO PUT SOME PAINT ON TH'SHUTTERS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THESE NEW SPRAY CANS SHOULD MAKE TH'JOB EASIER. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHAT DO YOU WANT? [ILLUSTRATION...