BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * AFGSC releases accident report for December 2022 B-2A mishap * * Published Aug. 5, 2025 * Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- An Air Force Global Strike Command Accident Investigation Board completed its investigation of a B-2A Spirit mishap that occurred at Whiteman Air Force Base on December 10, 2022. The B-2A sortie was unevent  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Creating a safe workplace through Safe + Sound Challenges * * Published Aug. 4, 2025 * By Lisa Gonzales * Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's annual Safe + Sound Week starts August 11th and runs through the 17th. The campaign emphasizes three core elements: Management and Leadership, Worker's Participation, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued the following article: * * * U.S. Obesity Rate Changes Differ for Rural and Urban Areas, as Well as Across Regions By Mariah Ehmke and Brandon J. Restrepo Highlights * Despite a slight decline in the U.S. overall obesity rate from March 2022-2023 to March 2023-2024, rural obesity rates rose 0.5 percentage points during the same time. * The U.S. obesity rates in rural areas were higher than urban rat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through a document titled 'The 3D Elevation Program--Supporting Louisiana's Economy' and authored by Chris Cretini, released a report on the use of high-resolution elevation data in Louisiana. The report, designated as Fact Sheet 2025-3034, was issued in July 2025 and highlights how the state is using the data to improve public safety, manage land subsidence, and combat sea-level rise. The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), managed by  more