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  • OSHA endorsement highlights Med Group safety culture

    When inspectors with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration visited the 436th Medical Group one month ago, they entered a facility that, by its nature, is at risk for office hazards, poor ergonomics, slips, trips and falls, electrical hazards from equipment, needles, blood-borne

  • Welsh nominated as next CSAF

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 10 that the president has nominated Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to be the next chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Norton Schwartz, who has served in the position since August 2008."I'm tremendously honored and deeply humbled by the nomination

  • Safety office recognized by AF in four categories

    With an active military comes increased chance of safety mishaps, to include flight, ground and explosives. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the United States has had a faster operations tempo with Operation Noble Eagle, and contingency operations overseas. Since then, safety mishaps have never been down to

  • 736th AMXS nabs first-round win

    The 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron volleyball team looked to dominate during their first-round playoff victory against the 436th Operations Group.Tim Hellmann led the way for the 736th AMXS as they swept the 436th OG 25-12 and 25-18 on May 14, 2012, at the Fitness Center on Dover Air Force

  • Airman of the Week: Airman 1st Class Robert T. Otsubo

    Name/rank: Airman 1st Class Robert T. OtsuboSquadron: 736th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronJob description: Hydraulics systems apprenticeDream assignment and why? Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, while there's something great about every spot on this planet, coming from Hawaii, I am biased.Favorite

  • Air Force ends pilot travel card program

    The Air Force recently decided to transition existing Controlled Spend Account travel cards to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012. "The CSA, a pilot travel card program, provided some enhancements for travelers, but also brought about significant challenges for our most

  • 2012 Andrews Air Show and Open House scheduled to 'take off' May 18-20

    The skies over the National Capital Region will be filled with the sound of freedom May 18 - 20 as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, headline the 2012 Joint Service Open House here. Celebrating 100 years of Marine Corps aviation, the 2012 JSOH will continue its legacy as