1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:07,690 --> 00:00:09,801 The Air Force Safety Center announced 3 00:00:09,801 --> 00:00:11,579 phase 2 in the Chief of Staff's 4 00:00:11,579 --> 00:00:13,357 integrating risks and readiness 5 00:00:13,357 --> 00:00:15,134 campaign . The primary focus is 6 00:00:15,134 --> 00:00:17,023 educating airmen on applying risk 7 00:00:17,023 --> 00:00:18,746 management principles into any 8 00:00:18,746 --> 00:00:20,801 operating environment . The campaign 9 00:00:20,801 --> 00:00:22,857 focuses on embedding risk management 10 00:00:22,857 --> 00:00:22,680 principles throughout all levels of 11 00:00:22,680 --> 00:00:24,709 command , using policy , practice , 12 00:00:24,909 --> 00:00:26,909 tools , and training for consistent 13 00:00:26,909 --> 00:00:28,631 application of risk management 14 00:00:28,631 --> 00:00:30,687 processes . The desired end state of 15 00:00:30,687 --> 00:00:32,742 phase two is a fully integrated risk 16 00:00:32,742 --> 00:00:34,576 management culture that enhances 17 00:00:34,576 --> 00:00:36,687 operational effectiveness , preserves 18 00:00:36,687 --> 00:00:38,909 resources , and protects personnel from 19 00:00:38,909 --> 00:00:41,020 unnecessary risks . The world's first 20 00:00:41,020 --> 00:00:42,965 nonstop westbound global endurance 21 00:00:42,965 --> 00:00:44,909 flight , Project Magellan , earned 22 00:00:44,909 --> 00:00:46,965 international recognition by winning 23 00:00:46,965 --> 00:00:49,187 the 2025 Founders Award from the Aerial 24 00:00:49,187 --> 00:00:51,353 Refueling Systems Advisory Group . The 25 00:00:51,353 --> 00:00:53,520 crew of a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft were 26 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:55,687 honored for outstanding performance in 27 00:00:55,687 --> 00:00:57,742 aerial refueling and its significant 28 00:00:57,742 --> 00:00:59,798 contributions to the joint force and 29 00:00:59,798 --> 00:01:02,020 operational flight safety . The team of 30 00:01:02,020 --> 00:01:04,076 airmen from McConnell Air Force Base 31 00:01:04,076 --> 00:01:03,790 were also recognized for advancing 32 00:01:03,790 --> 00:01:05,901 medical knowledge regarding circadian 33 00:01:05,901 --> 00:01:07,901 rhythms and the physiological risks 34 00:01:07,901 --> 00:01:10,123 associated with prolonged flights . The 35 00:01:10,123 --> 00:01:12,290 Air Force requires a consistent supply 36 00:01:12,290 --> 00:01:14,512 of trained aviators , specifically 1500 37 00:01:14,512 --> 00:01:16,401 pilots a year . Air Education and 38 00:01:16,401 --> 00:01:18,179 Training Command is integrating 39 00:01:18,179 --> 00:01:20,290 commercial flight programs into pilot 40 00:01:20,290 --> 00:01:22,346 training to address this challenge . 41 00:01:22,346 --> 00:01:24,179 Undergraduate pilot training has 42 00:01:24,179 --> 00:01:23,550 evolved into the future of 43 00:01:23,550 --> 00:01:25,883 undergraduate pilot training initiative , 44 00:01:25,883 --> 00:01:27,994 optimizing curriculums using extended 45 00:01:27,994 --> 00:01:29,772 reality technologies and modern 46 00:01:29,772 --> 00:01:31,550 training platforms . In the new 47 00:01:31,550 --> 00:01:33,494 initiative , pilots earn a private 48 00:01:33,494 --> 00:01:33,349 pilot certificate , instrument ratings , 49 00:01:33,489 --> 00:01:35,919 and The engine ratings within 139 50 00:01:35,919 --> 00:01:38,030 calendar days . They'll then complete 51 00:01:38,030 --> 00:01:40,252 the military specific flight training , 52 00:01:40,252 --> 00:01:42,419 earning wings after 55 flying hours in 53 00:01:42,419 --> 00:01:44,475 the T6A and 50 hours in simulators . 54 00:01:44,480 --> 00:01:46,369 The program is still in the early 55 00:01:46,369 --> 00:01:48,480 stages , but one official says pilots 56 00:01:48,480 --> 00:01:50,369 are getting more flight time with 57 00:01:50,369 --> 00:01:52,424 greater exposure to the competencies 58 00:01:52,424 --> 00:01:54,424 they need to succeed . That is your 59 00:01:54,424 --> 00:01:56,202 look around the Air Force . I'm 60 00:01:56,202 --> 00:01:57,209 Technical Sergeant Lewis Kokonas .