Combat Edge articles from November 2005

Combat Edge archives from November 2005

Know your enemy and where the danger lies.(ACCent on Safety)
November 1, 2005... In the Safety world, mishaps that cause damage to equipment or the loss of people are the enemy. The danger lies in becoming complacent or accepting mishaps as the cost of doing business; it's a bill we don't have to pay. Sadly, too many people...

Deer hunting in a B - 1B.
November 1, 2005... In June of 1991, the crew of Bone 51 (Instructor Pilot Capt Dennis Wier, Pilot Capt Ben Stagg. Instructor Defensive Operator (IDO) Capt Bruce Kirby, and Instructor Offensive Systems Officer (IOSO) Capt Rory Adams) departed on a routine training...

101 Critical Days of Summer re-cap.
November 1, 2005... Congratulations to the men and women of Air Combat Command for a successful "101 Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign this year. By working together, staying focused on safety initiatives, and supporting our Airmen through the "Wingman"...

264 Days of Other.(personal safety of air force personnel)
November 1, 2005... Congratulations, you've made it through the "101 Days of Summer" without incident. But now what? While many self-help groups take things "one day at a time," we use time frames to help us break down ideas like safety into something more...

From farm to freezer.(USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service)
November 1, 2005... Editor's Note: Proper food preparation and storage practices won't keep your family safe this Thanksgiving Holiday if the turkey you purchased wasn't safe to begin with. Learning about the safety of our national food supply and...

Don't run a fowl: deep frying your turkey.
November 1, 2005... I heard them before I could see them as I wound my way through the low undergrowth and fallen trees surrounding the lake. Rounding the corner of the boathouse, I caught a fleeting glimpse of people in patriotic garb, silhouetted by the...

Oops, fracture, crash! Hunter breaks leg, crawls to safety.
November 1, 2005... What began as a normal hunting trip in September in the Thunder Basin Grassland just north of Douglas, Wyo., ended in near disaster for Capt Jerry Milligan, 320th Missile Squadron Missile Combat Crew Commander. While bow hunting along the...

The eyes have it: practicing good eye care.
November 1, 2005... The comic book hero Daredevil gained superhuman powers when he was blinded by toxic waste that hit him in the eyes. Unfortunately, outside of the superhero realm, anyone else would just be blinded. "Therefore, protecting eyes and keeping...

Pitching pallets.
November 1, 2005... One of my most memorable safety stories was not as a Weapons Safety Manager, but as the Material Superintendent for the Munitions Storage Area (MSA). It was a mishap that taught me a lesson, and the valuable lesson wasn't what not to do, but...

Train for the game.(safety during war deployment)
November 1, 2005... Too many times we have heard, "Practice like you play," but rarely do you hear, "Play like you practice." During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, I was deployed with my wing to A1 Udeid AB, Qatar, and witnessed several incidents that could have been...

Aircrew safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)
November 1, 2005... The crew of Reddog 50, an EC-130H, distinguished themselves during a combat mission sortie in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. After the crew had completed 90 percent of the mission tasking, the Airborne Maintenance Technician reported there...

Flight line safety: award of distinction.(Christopher E. Gippe)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... SSgt Gippe was dispatched to evaluate a throttle cable failure on an F-15C aircraft. Discovering the throttle cable was broken, he researched the cause of the malfunction and identified the cable routing was correct in accordance with technical...

Crew chief safety: award of distinction.(SrA Geoffrey Rash, A1C Justin Davis, A1C Christopher Patten)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A1C Davis was performing his last-look End of Runway (EOR) inspection on an F-15D aircraft, when he noticed smoke coming from the Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) area on the underside of the aircraft fuselage. He immediately notified his supervisor, SrA...

Weapons Safety: award of distinction.(MSgt Kevin Glassner, MSgt John Nesler, SSgt Sterling Holmes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... During a routine drive in the Munitions Storage Area, the Additional Duty Weapons Safety Manger, SSgt Holmes, noticed significant debris and large rocks on a barricade. This particular barricade directly protected the Conventional Maintenance...

Pilot safety: award of distinction.(Maj Daniel E. Ferris)
November 1, 2005... Maj Ferris planned to take off in an F-117A from the Dayton International Airport in order to perform flyovers at two other locations and then complete the mission with a flyover and full-stop landing at the Dayton air show. The weather at...

Unit safety: award of distinction.(366th Fighter Wing Mt Home AFB, Idaho)
November 1, 2005... Mountain Home AFB firefighters responded to a 300-acre wild grass fire that broke out near the base on July 16, 2005. A full fire department recall for military and civilian firefighters was immediately initiated. A request for mutual aid was...

Ground safety: award of distinction.(MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS)
November 1, 2005... Msgt Lingham flawlessly directed the 692nd Intelligence Group Commander's safety program, expertly guiding over 1,300 active duty members and civilians throughout the group staff and three geographically separated subordinate squadrons. Within...

Mishap statistics scoreboard.
November 1, 2005... Aircraft Notes ACC experienced two Class A flight mishaps in September, bringing the year-end total to 13. An augmentor module fell from an F-15C in flight, causing significant damage to the engine and airframe, but the pilot was able to...