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...

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...

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...

We had just finished our sixth week of deployment and were reenergized after four days of liberty in Greece. It was the middle of the afternoon on a day just like any other and we were preparing to move a helicopter inthe hangar for maintenance. We got our move crew together, which encompassed a...

Lightning is a well-known but poorly understood weather phenomenon. While the specifics are still a mystery,the general idea is that collisions between particles causes them to ionize. Lighter particles, such as icecrystals, become positively charged and are lifted by updrafts toward the tops of a...

Instructors from Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NSETC) recently delivered the Safety Programs Afloat course to 68 prospective divisional safety petty officers aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, reaffirmed motorcycle safety remains the Department of the Navy’s (DON) priority in a recent ALNAV message...

Summer is right around the corner and it is time for the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) annual “101 Critical Days of Summer” safety campaign. Summer is the longest vacation period of the year, and mishaps, as well as associated fatalities, have historically spiked during this time. It is crucial...

The products previously known as Lessons Learned from the place formerly known as the Naval Safety Center are getting a new name: The naval enterprise will now receive Safety Awareness Dispatches from the Naval Safety Command...

There are many dangers and risks in Naval Aviation. Moving an aircraft seems like a very simple task, but if not done correctly, could very well lead to a costly and grave outcome. Unfortunately, even with procedures, policies, and instructions in place to avoid an Aircraft Ground Mishap (AGM), if...