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Global Submarine Safety Officer Course
August 30, 2022 — The Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) Submarine Safety Division completed another Global Submarine Safety Officer Course Aug. 18... MORE

With Great Freedom Comes Great Responsibility
August 26, 2022 — It was the summer of 1976, the year of America’s bicentennial, and 23-year-old Air Force Airman David Kelley was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, his first duty station. At Nellis, Kelley got his first motorcycle, a 1974 Suzuki GT 380, from a fellow airman who was transferring from the base. All it took was that first ride, and the young Airman was hooked on riding motorcycles. Now, 46 years later, a more seasoned Kelley, often nicknamed “Safety Dave,” has helped countless new and inexperienced riders find their freedom and passion for motorcycles as a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Coach instructor... MORE

NAVSAFECOM's Mission, Functions, Tasks Updated
August 9, 2022 — The Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) marked another milestone with recent updates to its mission, functions and tasks, which outline its increased authority and responsibilities aimed at identifying hazards and reducing risk to our warfighters... MORE

NAVSAFECOM Ensures Safe Diving Fleetwide
August 3, 2022 — Divers across the naval enterprise will be safer, thanks in part to thorough assessments by the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM), resulting in an update to diving operations and maintenance by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)... MORE

Blog: Summer Loading and CALA Operations
August 2, 2022 — Inclement weather can have various effects on ordnance handling operations. The NATOPS Conventional Weapons Handling Procedures Manual (NAVAIR-00-80T-103) mentions “Rain, snow, sleet, hail and other types of precipitation will impact the safe handling of ordnance.” The manual goes into greater detail on lightning, thunderstorms and high winds, explaining the limits and whether or not to cease ordnance handling evolutions... MORE

Marines load live ordnance at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California.

Blog: Preventing Heat Stress on the Flight Line
July 25, 2022 — Sailors and Marines often work in hazardous environments at their duty stations. Military aviation operations are some of the most dangerous with propellers spinning, jet exhaust blowing, high-powered electrical and radar systems, high-pressure air, high noise, numerous different types of hazardous chemicals required to maintain aircraft and numerous pieces of support equipment constantly moving around work areas. To help protect Sailors and Marines from these hazards, the Navy has required the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while supporting aviation operations... MORE

Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Stephan Pavon, from San Antonio, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, removes panels off an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 9, 2022

Naval Safety Command Gets New Commander
July 22, 2022 — Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana today where Rear Adm. Christopher M. Engdahl relieved Rear Adm. F.R. “Lucky” Luchtman as the 58th commander of the Navy’s top safety organization... MORE

The 50 1/2 Critical Days of Summer - A Mid-Term Report Card
July 21, 2022 — As we crossed the mid-semester point of the 101 Critical Days of Summer, we took a snapshot of how well − or not well − the naval services scored during their off-duty time. While it appears we are on track for an overall passing grade, making the “Dean’s Honor Roll” would be a stretch. We’ve already lost 16 Sailors and Marines in these first 50 1/2 days, which is 16 too many. ... MORE

50 1/2 Critical Days of Summer Mid-Term Report

Blog: The Importance of Wearing PPE Even in a Hot Environment
July 18, 2022 — When working in hot and humid environments, using required personal protective equipment (PPE) can quickly become uncomfortable and bothersome. Often, personnel will remove their PPE, especially in hot climates, while sanding and painting an aircraft due to this discomfort. The removal of PPE is a dangerous practice. Not wearing required PPE can possibly lead to serious occupational hazards... MORE

A Sailor paints an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Blog: 101 Days of Summer - Mobile Facilities Edition
July 13, 2022 — The Marine Corps’ ability to support expeditious repairs on Intermediate (I) level repair maintenance assets relies on having capabilities in every place forces are deployed. Many components and test equipment in the “I-level” maintenance department must be maintained, tested and operated in a controlled environment, free from debris and the harsh elements we encounter. Whether it be in the dry desert, humid tropical jungle or salty coastal locations, we must accomplish the mission. Using Mobile Facilities (MFs) allows us to make these repairs in those climates and locales... MORE