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The U.S. Air Force has implemented a new mental health care initiative called Mental Health Targeted Care, which aims to match service members with the care that best meets their needs. This initiative provides a variety of resources for active-duty service members, including mental health clinics, off-base care options, chaplains, and supporting agencies. The goal is to provide solution-focused care that can be adjusted if needed. The initiative supports the current defense strategy and helps Airmen achieve and maintain medical readiness. Confidentiality is emphasized, and efforts are being made to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the military. [Extracted from the article]

The article talks about non-military aviation mishaps and Air Force aviation mishaps in the U.S. Topics discussed an airplane accident in 1959 where the pilot flew the airplane into poor weather conditions even though he failed his instrument flight check; the lack of training received by the pilot to fly in such conditions; and the similarities of this accident with a U.S. Air Force accident.

The article offers the author's insights on the concept of technedure, a technical procedure utilized by a highly skilled airman. The author discusses the participation of the U.S. Air Force in operational warfare, the encouragement for airmen to adapt technedure to accomplish military missions, and the military leadership.

The article offers information on topics related to military air pilots training. Topics mentioned include the several factors to be considered in military air pilots training which include oxygen system, hypocapnia, a state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood, and corrective actions for hypocapnia, the safety measures for air pilots of the U.S. Air Force (USAF), and the Pressure Breathing for Altitude (PBA) for air pilots.

The article offers information on the U.S. Air Force F-22 Demonstration Team. Topics mentioned include the ability of the team to operate the 5th-generation combat fighter airplane, the training plans by the Air Force, and the importance of planning to address the challenges in airshows. Also mentioned are the development of aircraft simulator training and the training management for air pilots.

The article focuses on combat survival training of airmen deployed in support of military operations by the U.S. Air Force (USAF). Topics discussed include mitigating risks through Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialist training; survival schools began in Air Force in 1949 with establishment of 3904th Training Squadron at Colorado; and responsiblility of SERE Specialists to support Personnel Recovery execution tasks of Reporting, Locating, Supporting and Reintegrating.

The article focuses on aircraft bird strikes in the U.S. and offers suggestions to minimize strike risks. Topics include loss of aircrafts of the U.S. Air Force due to bird strike, an increase in bird strike during fall migration and views of Carla Dove, program manager of the Smithsonian Institution Feather Identification Lab, on species like pelicans and hawks causing accidents; and suggestions for airmen to not to feed birds.

The article focuses on the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), which is a wide range of mission areas from rendering safe conventional, nuclear, biological and chemical weapons regarding the dangers surrounding unexploded ordnance. It is noted that U.S. Air Force (AF) EOD teams stepped up to fill the massive requirement for EOD forces on the ground in order to combat such a significant threat.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the authors experience of working as an airman stationed at U.S. Air Force's Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) in Okaloosa County, Florida.

The article describes the author's experience on gratitude. He states that if gratitude is genuinely practiced, it provides the stable foundation to celebrate the joys of life, to recover from tragedy and to consciously discern the right choices for today and tomorrow. Gratitude embraces the good as it is found in deference to what may be preferred. Gratitude multiplies the gift giver's goodness in the current calling to serve the men and women. Gratitude's attribute is consolation.

The article offers information on T-38, Talon supersonic jet trainer and its success. It states that mixing old technology with modern systems, was a success in case of T-38. The T-38 adversary air program maintains safety and provides a reliable, professional resource of Red Air for the F-22 and the U.S. Air Force. The Air program was successful due to comprehensive training programs which emphasis the importance of basic airmanship skills, and due to effective risk management program.

The article offers information on the role of personnel recovery and its integration into the protection warfighting function. In the year 1952, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) declared the U.S. Air Force as the executive agent for escape and evasion operations. Field Manual 3-50, Army Personnel Recovery was published in 2014.

The article focuses on Ian Osterreicher, U.S. Air Force captain who was awarded Distinguished Flying Cross medal for saving 60 U.S. soldiers from enemy attack. Topics discussed include Osterreicher's tactics during the enemy attacks which include successful attacks on a large enemy force by weapons and munitions, his coordination with a helicopter evacuation for wounded soldiers and his joining up with the American army route clearance company's soldier after finishing nine-month deployment.

The article offers the author's insights on the experiences of her two sons of having a good and bad wingman, which is a term use in the military. She says that her oldest son was helped by a friend when he suffered fatigue while her youngest son was left by a man offered to help him when he could not remember his personal identification number (PIN). She adds that the wingman program has been established by the U.S. Air Force to encourage Airmen and their families to intervene signs of stress.

The article offers the author's insights on his experience flying a T-34 training plane from the Formation University in Phoenix, Arizona in March 2013. The author says that he was confident to fly the T-34 due to his experience from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Fighter Weapons School. He adds that he forgot to review his flight manual and almost took off with an open panel. He also mentions the importance of cockpit resource management, systems knowledge, and negative effect of complacency.

The article focuses on the U.S. Air Force Academy Football program. High performance organizations are resilient and help to mitigate risk by routinely identifying the hazard, assessing the risk and analyzing risk controls. Academy recruits and develops personnel which are talented, disciplined and outstanding decision makers, especially in the face of adversity. Airmen who are fit emotionally, spiritually and physically, can understand the value of social relationships.

The article reports on the importance of the often-overlooked safety step Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Centry (AFSO21) for the U.S. Air Force's flight line in the U.S. It looks into the AFSO21 Playbook which aims to achieve productivity, energy efficiency, and safety through elimination of waste and improve processes and value. It highlights step five of the AFSO21 process where countermeasures and potential courses of action are developed and the best course of action is selection.

The article focuses on the Illness, Medication, Sleep, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotional (IMSAFE) Personal Risk Management program of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) of the U.S. Air Force. According to the author, the IMSAFE program assesses the personal risks of members to determine their risk status. The author adds that the program aims to establish a culture of risk management and promote organizational effectiveness across the Air Force.

The article focuses on the motorcycle safety initiative of the U.S. Air Force for both military members and civilians. According to Air Force Chief of Safety Major General Greg Feest, the initiative's goal is to prevent motorcycle fatalities in the country. The author states that military members are also required to complete an approved motorcycle safety course.

The article examines the success of the 19th Airlift Wing (AW) in implementing safety regulations and reducing accidents. Lieutenant Colonel Tim Julian, Chief of Safety of the 19th AW, credits the success of their program to the focus and cooperation of their team. The top identified safety threats are motorcycle accidents where factors such as alcohol, cell phone use, and excessive speed are part of the cause. Programs of the 19th AW include Airmen Against Drive Driving, the BASH program, and the upcoming Line Operator Safety Audit for C-130 fleet.

The article discusses the concept of operations triangle for the U.S. Air Force. It states that an operations triangle is taken from a commander who is being given with people, a mission, and resources which has three corners labeled as safe, effective and sustained. It notes that the usefulness of the operations triangle can be visualized on the perform balancing act of the leaders of a combat flying squadron for risk management.

The article looks at the turbulence as a primary cause of aircraft accidents. Aircraft passengers have been experiencing bumps, or turbulence, whenever an aircraft flies within moving winds and unstable weather. According to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, 9.2 percent of 19,562 aircraft crashes from 1994 to 2003 have been turbulence, although wind was the leading cause with 48.1 percent. The U.S. Air Force publishes "Air Force Handbook 11-203: Weather for Aircrews," Volume I to guide the personnel on turbulence.

The article reports that the Air Mobility Command (AMC) established the Fuel Efficiency Office in October 2008. The purpose of the Fuel Efficiency Office is to implement aviation fuel conservation in mobility air forces and maximize operational effectiveness. The Fuel Efficiency Office also tracks information on fuel planning and execution and educate crews on fuel efficiency.

The article presents the author's views on the emotional impact of suicide on the families of airmen in the U.S. He recalls his experience of suicide cases among the U.S. Air Force, including his father. It explores potential aspects that pushed airmen to commit suicide, and how suicide incident could affect family and friends. It also cites the need for airmen to ask for support including mental health clinical professionals and chaplain staff to prevent suicide tendency.

The article discusses the factors that lead to stress among airmen in the U.S. It initially looks into the aspects of physical, mental, emotional strain, tension or conflict, factors that were considered to have a direct influence on mission accomplishment, family welfare and task completion. It also accounts the advantages and disadvantages of stress, further citing some ways for a proper stress management.

The article offers information on ways to prevent fitness injuries among airmen in the U.S. It primarily accounts the causes of musculoskeletal injuries as well as injuries common in the military, which have accounted for 50% of death, 50% of disabilities and 60% of clinical attention. It also looks into basic military fitness injury prevention recommendations including the need to avoid to smoke, maintain fitness and prevent ankle sprain through ankle brace and balance training.

The article discusses the highlights of the 41st Airlift Tanker Association conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. Air Force chief of staff General Norton Schwartz addressed a gathering of over 4,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen. General Schwartz stressed the significance of every Airman and every job in the Air Force. According to him, the four pillars the Air Force is concentrating on when it comes to family are health and wellness, Airman and family support, Airman and family housing, and education, development and employment.

The article offers tips to prevent accidents in U.S. Air Force bases during the winter months. Snow is said to create a hypnotic effect so drivers are advised to rest or drink coffee if they feel tired. It suggests that an emergency kit should be at hand even for short trips which should comprise of food, water, candle, and a lighter. Guidelines for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning are discussed.

The article features marathon runner Second Lieutenant (2Lt.) Karissa Goodrich of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Marathon Team. She started running as a hobby at the age of 14, later to burn calories and stay fit. She has run in five marathons, including the 2004 Los Angeles (LA) Marathon. She placed first in the 2007 and 2008 USAF Marathons' female category and military female division. She considers the USAF Marathon as one of the better organized races she has joined.

The article discusses wind shear in relation to aviation. The U.S. Air Force defines wind shear as any rapid change in wind direction or speed. Meteorologist Tetsuya Fujita is credited for identifying and defining wind shear as a factor in aircraft accidents in the late 1970s. The two major types of wind shear include performance increasing wind shear and performance decreasing wind shear.

The article presents an account of the mission completed by U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Chris Clark, 89th Airlift Squadron pilot and Deputy Commander of the 445th Operations Group. The aeromedical evacuation mission involved the airlifting of medical patients from Balad Air Base (AB) in Iraq to Ramstein AB in Germany. Clark and his crew encountered bad weather in Germany which forced them to land in England.

The article announces several awards given to officers of the U.S. Air Force including George K. McMillen, Christopher D. Kreyling and Sydney J. Forster in December 2008.

The article announces several awards given to officers of the U.S. Air Force including Jesse Winters, Archie H. Burchard and Daniel P. Keferl in January 2009.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hypothermia while serving for the U.S. Air Force.

The article discusses the call for Airmen authors to write a story for the "Combat Edge" magazine regarding events during mission, the problems encountered on a daily basis, and the solutions for safety or suggestions to offer to other personnel in the U.S. Air Force. It welcomes written contributions in the areas concerning experiences during off-duties, flights, ground, and weapons. It adds the necessary components that guide how the articles should be written.

The article announces several awards of distinction given to airmen in the U.S. Air Force in April 2008, including Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Samack for weapons safety, Major James J. Howell for pilot safety and A1C Jeffrey Dressler for crew chief safety.

The article announces several awards of distinction given to airmen in the U.S. Air Force in May 2008, including Jeffrey Miles and Captain Justin Robinson for aircrew safety, and Senior Sergeant Carl G. DeAlmeida for crew chief safety.

The article discusses the importance of executing the go-around procedure when landing an aircraft, using a scenario involving a U.S. Air Force (AF)aircraft and crew. According to AF directives, pilots must execute the appropriate missed approach procedure if they lose sufficient visual reference with the runway environment. The pilot in the scenario decided to attempt a landing without visual references by relaxing back pressure on the yoke. The impact injured crewmembers and resulted in a $20 million-worth of structural damage.

The article announces awards given to Air Force members in the U.S. including the Ground Safety award to Senior Airman David F. Kummerfeldt, Pilot Safety award to Lieutenant Colonel Kevin J. Jens, and Crew Chief Safety award to Staff Sergeant Eric M. Jagodzinski.

The article features the mission, scope and activities of the Safety Operations Flight, an addition to the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Safety Operation of the U.S. Air Force. The flight was established in February 2006 and resides within the AMC Safety Directorate at Scott Air Force Base. The top three concerns of the flight are to establish an engaged presence with AMC units abroad, to be an expert resource for AMC safety and to be responsive to the safety needs of the AMC warfighter.

The article features the U.S. Air Force Cycling Team (AFCT). The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is an event where 10,000 to 20,000 riders from different countries ride seven straight days across rural Iowa. RAGBRAI is a sanctioned Air Force recruiting event that AFCT members attend to. AFCT member Lieutenant Colonel Ron Phipps offers tips on cycling safety.

The article talks about the speech of General Duncan McNabb, commander of the U.S. Air Mobility Command (AMC), to the 38th annual Airlift/Tanker Association convention in Orlando, Florida. In his address, McNabb outlined the command's achievements in 2006, touched on what lies ahead and honored the Airmen who makes mobility happen. He also discussed how AMC saves lives everyday, through convoy mitigation and the aeromedical evacuation system.

The article reports on the progress of the Aviation Operational Risk Management program of the U.S. Air Mobility Command (AMC). A brief overview of how the program was developed is presented. The author reports that in June 2006, AMC began to execute and institutionalize the program for the tasked missions of the Tanker/Airlift Control Center. He said they chose a phased-in approach as the optimal solution to ramp up all players from the command level to the unit/crew level.