Nov. 17, 2009 Don't let safety get lost in holiday hustle, bustle As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, it's easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season and not think about safety. For the Air Force Safety Center, the holiday season, which runs from the day before Thanksgiving to the day after New Years, can be one of the most dangerous times
Oct. 7, 2009 Safety Officials Urge TDY Safety Following two unrelated crimes in the past two months against an Air Force Materiel Command airman and civilian, AFMC safety officials are urging travelers to be alert to the potential dangers at unfamiliar locations. Earlier this year an AFMC civilian was assaulted and robbed while on temporary
Sept. 15, 2009 USAF Marathon's MAJCOM Challenge draws record-breaking participation After first going to Air Education and Training Command, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and then to Air Force Materiel Command, headquartered, here, the Major Command Challenge, or MAJCOM Challenge, trophy is again up for grabs at this year's United States Air Force Marathon. The
Sept. 15, 2009 CSAF to attend USAF Marathon In another historical first, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, is scheduled to attend the U.S. Air Force Marathon on Sept. 19. General Schwartz's attendance marks the first time the service's most senior officer will attend the event, which is in its 13th year. The general, an avid
Aug. 21, 2009 USAF Marathon makes history Registration for the 13th Annual United States Air Force Marathon has exceeded last year's total participation, making this the largest field in the history of the service's largest participatory athletic event. A weekly registration release, on Fridays, shows that as of Aug. 21, 7,412 runners are
Aug. 5, 2009 ROTC Cadets Take Part in United States Air Force Marathon Combat boots keep rhythm against the pavement as local university ROTC Cadets gear up to take part in the United States Air Force Marathon. Army ROTC Cadets from Wright State University and the University of Dayton plan to run several events over the course of marathon weekend. The marathon,
Aug. 5, 2009 Pace Team in place to help marathoners reach their goals The United States Air Force Marathon Pace Team will be on-hand during the 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon to help both first time and experienced marathoners looking to reach their running goals. The Pace Team is a group of experienced marathoners that lead runners through the entire 26.2 miles of the
July 31, 2009 Air Force Marathon registration fees to increase Aug. 2 The registration price for the Air Force Marathon, half-marathon and 5K races will increase Aug. 2. Through Aug. 1, registration for the full marathon, which includes wheeled and visually impaired divisions, costs $75, the half-marathon is $60, the 10K is $35 per person and the 5K (also including a