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Safe from sound? AFRL experts collect data inside hardened aircraft shelters around the world
A pilot breathing air measurement system gathers samples in the Netherlands during an acoustics and air quality testing session, led by experts in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing in an international effort to provide an official report to our international customer for its hardened aircraft shelter certifications. (Photo courtesy of Royal Netherlands Air Force)
AFRL-designed door locks to protect against active shooter, team selected for innovation award
Dr. John McIntire, team lead and research psychologist in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, demonstrates how to use one of the portable door locks his team developed. This team has been selected for a 2019 Defense Innovation Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Eldridge)
AFRL-designed door locks to protect against active shooter, team selected for innovation award
Shown here are four different prototypes of portable door locks at various stages in development. The Air Force Research Laboratory team that developed these has been selected for a 2019 Defense Innovation Award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard Eldridge)
Safety Commentary
William Neitzke, 88th Air Base Wing Safety Office director
AFRL team looks to solve fatigue issues for C-5 crew members
A lightweight and foldable seat is one of two initial prototype designs created by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers in an effort to implement a safer and less fatiguing way for Air Force crew members to perform flight duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by JD Bales)
National Safety Month 2018
National Safety Month 2018 logo from the National Safety Council (Used with permission).
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Retired master sergeant and Green Knights member Joseph "Smokey" Rivera times Staff Sgt. Ethan Cornell, a financial operations supervisor with the 88th Comptroller Squadron, during a slow ride contest as part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. The slow ride contest puts a rider's balance to the test as they attempt to take as long as possible to go 60 feet without putting a foot down. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Richards, one of the original founders of the Green Knights International Military Motorcycle Club™, talks about the importance of mentorship and growing safe riders at Wright-Patterson's Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Riders heard from guest speakers on a wide range of safety topics and many took part in a 38-mile group ride, along with activities including a slow ride contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Dr. Ray Ochs, Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s vice president of training systems and lead developer of the MSF Basic RiderCourse ℠, discusses stunting and other risky behavior at Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Riders heard from guest speakers on a wide range of safety topics and many took part in a 38-mile group ride, along with activities including a slow ride contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Steven Segebart, Air Force Materiel Command analyst (left) and Michael Summers, a master sergeant with the 445th Airlift Wing, talk bikes at Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Camaraderie and mentorship were encouraged at the event that included guest speakers on a wide range of safety topics, a 38-mile group ride and other activities, including a slow ride contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed more than 300 military and civilian motorcycle enthusiasts here for Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Riders heard from guest speakers on a wide range of safety topics and many took part in a 38-mile group ride, along with activities including a slow ride contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed more than 300 military and civilian motorcycle enthusiasts here for Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Riders heard from guest speakers on a wide range of safety topics and many took part in a 38-mile group ride, along with activities including a slow ride contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Retired master sergeant and Green Knights member Joseph "Smokey" Rivera times a competitor during a slow ride contest as part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. The point of the contest is to take as much time as possible to ride 60 feet without putting a foot down. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Harrington)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Green Knights Chapter 32 President, Alan "Bulldog" Thompson, prepares to lead more than 120 riders out on an optional 38-mile group ride as part of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Motorcycle Safety Day 2018 while Staff Sgt. Zach Herick, MSD lead (vest), readies traffic May 11. More than 300 motorcycle enthusiasts came out for the day that also included lectures on safety, food and a slow ride challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Keith Johnson)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Staff Sgt. Zach Herick, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Motorcycle Safety Day 2018 lead (right), directs more than 120 motorcycle riders as they depart on an optional 38-mile group ride as part of the event May 11. The route took riders through several different towns in the local area to familiarize them with multi-lane, two-way, city and rural riding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Keith Johnson)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Riders depart on an optional 38-mile group ride as part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Motorcycle Safey Day 2018 May 11. The route took riders through several different towns in the local area to familiarize them with multi-lane, two-way, city and rural riding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Keith Johnson)
Motorcycle Safety Day thunders into Wright-Patterson
Riders return from an optional 38-mile group ride as part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Motorcycle Safey Day 2018 May 11. The route took riders through several different towns in the local area to familiarize them with multi-lane, two-way, city and rural riding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Keith Johnson)
USAFSAM educate officers about Personal Protective Equipment
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica McGlade, health management chief for U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, shows Personal Protective Equipment for the Occupational Health course to public health officers, (left to right) U.S. Capt. Karen Beebe from 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, U.S Air Force 1st. Lt. Dahlia Grimes from 355th Medical Group Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona and Capt. Steven Sierra Alcabes from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2017. McGlade educated the officers how to effectively protect against occupational hazards and prevent potential exposures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)
AFRL engineer inducted into Air Force Safety Hall of Fame
Dr. Jeffrey Calcaterra, the Structural Materials Evaluation Team Lead in the Systems Support Division, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, has been selected as the newest inductee into the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame. The award recognizes individuals who have made contributions of enduring and significant impact to Air Force safety and mishap prevention. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
AFRL engineer inducted into Air Force Safety Hall of Fame
Dr. Jeffrey Calcaterra, the Structural Materials Evaluation Team Lead in the Systems Support Division, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, has been selected as the newest inductee into the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame. The award recognizes individuals who have made contributions of enduring and significant impact to Air Force safety and mishap prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo)