Combat Edge articles from October 2001

Combat Edge archives from October 2001

Safety in a changed world. (Accent on Safety).
October 1, 2001... As I write this, America is trying to come to grips with the tragic events of 11 September. Now more then ever American's are concerned about a safe and secure environment. As a result, America is again turning to our combat forces to defend...

To the rescue.(fire fighters following the World Trade Center attack)(includes related article)
October 1, 2001... NEW YORK -- The first thing that hit people was the intense acrid smell, and smoke still billowing from fires more than two days after the collapse of the World Trade Center. Among the thousands of rescue and recovery workers were more than 100...

Warning: Hotel fires can be hazardous to your health.(safety tips on how to escape; includes related article)
October 1, 2001... I have been a firefighter in Los Angeles, Calif., for over 10 years and have seen many people die needlessly in building fires. It is sad because most could have been saved. Contrary to what you have seen on television or in the movies,...

Pilots have safer landings at Al Jaber.(Instrument Landing System)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Here in Southwest Asia -- hard work, patience, and persistence have paid off in a safer Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Al Jaber Air Base. The system had been non operational since an aircraft accident took it out in 1999. "When that...

"Raptors" safety share the skies.(Langley's Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard monitoring program)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va.-- Last July, a U.S. Agriculture Department wildlife biologist conducting a survey as part of Langley's Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard monitoring program radioed the air-traffic control tower to warn about bird activity...

Don't kill your chance of survival. (Safety & Shorts).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... WASHINGTON -- Despite the fact that the annual 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign is over for another year, Air Force officials are stressing a single message to airmen stationed around the world: Don't let your guard down -- safety is a...

Jet fuel study prompts call for protective gear upgrade. (Safety & Shorts).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... SAN ANTONIO -- Preliminary results of a health study of exposure to JP-8 jet fuel have led the Air Force Surgeon General to recommend the use of more effective protective equipment for workers who come in contact with the fuel. People were...

Ground safety award of the quarter. (Quarterly Award Winner).(2001 Annual Wing Safety Assessment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... T Sgts. Francis Harrington, Christopher Jett, and Jennifer Pring, and SSgt. Bryan Smith performed superbly as Unit Safety Representatives (USRs) for the 20th Supply Squadron. Their dedication, teamwork, and tremendous initiative enabled this...

Monthly award winners.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Pilot Safety Award of Distinction Capt. Tommy Hoard was approaching Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., in his A-10 following an uneventful low altitude surface attack tactics two-ship training mission. Hoard simultaneously reduced the throttles and...

Halloween safety tips.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... It's that time again when children enjoy dressing up and roaming the neighborhoods in search of some of their favorite candy. Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves, their guests and their children. Using safety tips...

Moving on.(moving accidents)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Barksdale Late one night, I learned that my best friend had lost his eldest son a couple of days earlier in a moving accident. His son, helping a family member move some furniture, had climbed into the back of a pick-up truck to sit on a...

Is bigger always better?(explosives)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Hypothetically speaking, is bigger always better? In general, I guess the answer depends on how we are personally impacted by the situation. If you ask me this question in regards to my paycheck, I'd agree whole-heartedly that bigger is...

Suicide prevention it takes a Community.
October 1, 2001... Everyone experiences daily stress and major life events that can be difficult to handle. Examples of daily stress include health problems, time pressure, financial issues, work-related problems, family issues, etc. Major life events include...

Weapons notes. (Mishap Statistics).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Reportable weapons mishap events have been astonishingly low to date for the entire FY01 reporting period. * Who or what can this be attributed to - well the jury is still out. * Based on an overall analysis of mishaps and events, ORM...

Flight notes. (Mishap Statistics).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... FY02 has begun. By now, you've all made new "fiscal" year resolutions to integrate ORM processes into all aspects of your operations. It's also time for annual ACC and USAF flight safety award nominations. Please let us know about your best and...

Ground notes. (Mishap Statistics).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 1, 2001... Class A Mishaps: * 2 of 16 were sports and recreation related and had motor vehicle involvement * 13 of 16 involved vehicles - 12 of the 13 were fatal - 11 of 13 involved four-wheel vehicles with 7 not wearing seat belts ...

SR-71.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Nickname: "Blackbird" First flight: Dec. 22, 1964 Delivered: January 1966 The U.S. Air Force retired its fleet of SR-71s on Jan. 26, 1990. Throughout its nearly 24-year career, te SR-71 remained the world's fastest and...