BRAVE SECURITY GUARD RISKS HIMSELF TO BRING A STRANGER TO SAFETY

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Rebecca Wood June 26, 2023 at 01:29PM The BGAD Director of Emergency Services, Erin Weaver, said he is proud of O’Brien and that his actions in this incident were nothing short of heroic. “That natural gas leak was an obvious dangerous event, and O’Brien, without hesitation, put his life on the line by running of post, towards the danger, to get that man out of the wrecked truck,” said Weaver. “Honestly, that wasn’t in his job description as a security guard. We teach our security guards to think of their own safety in situations, and he would have been in the right to call the fire department and stay a safe distance from the wreck until emergency responders arrived. He did a remarkable act of bravery, heroism, and gallantry at great personal risk to himself. I am proud of him and honored to work with him here at BGAD.”

Theres a new fire chief in town

Story by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Jones June 23, 2023 at 03:49PM It was all warm smiles, hugs and laughter in Fire House 2 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as the crowd filed in and waited for the official party to arrive. Michael Guzman was promoting to installation fire chief of the Defense Department’s largest and busiest fire department. Guzman himself could not stop smiling. More than 34 years of fire protection service earned him this long sought-after position.

Theres a new fire chief in town

June 23, 2023 at 03:49PM Airman 1st Class Gabriel Jones It was all warm smiles, hugs and laughter in Fire House 2 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as the crowd filed in and waited for the official party to arrive. Michael Guzman was promoting to installation fire chief of the Defense Department’s largest and busiest fire department. Guzman himself could not stop smiling. More than 34 years of fire protection service earned him this long sought-after position.

Off the Clock on the Rock One Maintainer Never Stopped

June 21, 2023 at 08:52AM Staff Sgt. Kevin Long U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Matthew Dewitt, 386th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCOIC of fire truck and material handling, stands in front of an aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus (ARFF) at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Dewitt secured the fire protection capabilities necessary to protect U.S. and partner nation forces by dedicating 252 hours on and off duty to repair the ARFF after it was rendered inoperable for 514 days.

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Reflects on Making Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors

Story by Cpl. Arianna Lindheimer June 14, 2023 at 09:38PM Kaneohe Bay, HI – “Seeing the ability of the Marines from training day one all the way to training day 15 on graduation day is one of the most amazing feelings I have as an MAI/T (Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Trainer),” said U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. David A. Waterfield Jr., Marine Corps Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Specialist Training Chief, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay.