David Green, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations training manager from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, trains service members and civilians how to safely operate a forklift June 21, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. To reiterate the highest safety standards, and as a response to several munitions and material handling incidents within U.S. Air Forces in Europe during general warehousing operations, Brig. Gen. Warren D. Berry, USAFE Director, Logistics, Installations and Missions Support, directed a safety stand-down day across USAFE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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An Airman uses a forklift to move a pallet during training June 21, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. To comply with a U.S. Air Forces in Europe safety stand-down, RAF Mildenhall conducted forklift and material handling equipment training for all several personnel. Continued incidents, particularly with regard to munitions handling, can potentially lead to catastrophic impacts for personnel, equipment, infrastructure and the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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USAFE Airmen stand-down for safety

David Green, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations training manager from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, uses a ratchet to train service members and civilians how to safely tie down pallet loads prior to transportation using a forklift June 21, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. A very important aspect of continuous improvement in forklift operation is to focus on policy, as well as initial and recurring training. Guidance clearly states that loads will be secured prior to all movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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On the right, David Green, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations training manager from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, demonstrates the results of moving an unsecured load with a forklift during training June 21, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Commanders of all units performing forklift and material handling operations complied with a direction from U.S. Air Forces in Europe to stand-down and conduct safety calls with all personnel to discuss mishaps, evaluate risks and hazards of current and unique forklift and material handling equipment operations, analyze the content and effectiveness of training programs and identify shortcomings in guidance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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USAFE Airmen stand-down for safety

David Green, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations training manager from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, trains both service members and civilians on the technical aspects of forklift operation June 21, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Brig. Gen. Warren D. Berry, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Director, Logistics, Installations and Missions Support, emphasized that Airmen’s safety and the preservation of the Air Force's valuable resources remain the highest priorities as Airmen accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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USAFE Airmen stand-down for safety

Published June 24, 2013