Making things safer in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Gilbert Edwards, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Weapons Safety manager, conducts a weapons safety inspection on 105 mm projectiles due to deploy downrange May 12, 2010 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Edwards conducts periodic sampling inspections of munitons to ensure cargo is safe to travel on awaiting aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Making things safer in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeff Forer, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Flight Safety NCO in charge, conducts a spot inspection on a C-130 Hercules May 12, 2010 at an base in Southwest Asia. The NCO conducts about 20 spot inspections of flightline operations a week to ensure members are complying with standardized procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Making things safer in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Dziamba, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing ground safety technician, conducts a seatbelt inspection of inbound and outbound traffic May 12, 2010 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Ground safety members conduct weekly seatbelt inspections around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Making things safer in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Heath Benton, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing ground safety manager, inspects an electrical panel and its wiring during a follow-up facility inspection May 12, 2010 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Ground safety representatives conduct unit facility inspections annually in which they look for such issues as electrical hazards, egress hazards and unsafe conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Making things safer in the AOR

From left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Phillip Tucker, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety chief, discusses continuity and words of wisdom with his replacement Maj. Jacob Rosser May 12, 2010 at an air base in Southwest Asia. The Safety office consists of ground, flight and weapons safety sections. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Making things safer in the AOR

From right, U.S. Air Force Maj. Bill Upshaw, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Flight Safety chief, discusses operational risk management techniques with Capt. Nancy Badgett, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 pilot May 12, 2010 at an air base in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Photo essay: Team ensures 'safety first' downrange

Published May 13, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety flight here works hard each day ensuring base members keep safety at the forefront of all their actions. The wing staff agency is divided into three sections - flight safety, ground safety and weapons safety -- each armed with its own mission and strict set of guidelines.

Making things safer in the AOR

Making things safer in the AOR

Making things safer in the AOR

Making things safer in the AOR

Making things safer in the AOR

Making things safer in the AOR