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10/30/2026

🛬 Friday

Sailors direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Pacific Ocean.

📸 by MC1 Hannah Kantner

10/29/2026

Millions of vehicles have open recalls. Is yours one of them?

Check now during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fall Recall Outreach Week at NHTSA.gov/Recalls. Recall repairs are FREE and could save a life! ✅

10/29/2026

Experienced a near miss or learned a valuable lesson in the cockpit or on the flight deck? We want to hear it!

Approach Magazine is accepting submissions (450–1,600 words) from across naval aviation. Send your draft to [email protected] and help keep the fleet safe and mission-ready.

10/28/2026

Ground maintenance procedures rely on clear communication and shared understanding between maintainers and aircrew. Share this article to see how better documentation, clearer expectations and strong turn briefs can reduce confusion, improve standardization and enhance safety on the flight line.

Read more on pg. 26 of Approach ➡ https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Media/Mags-Pubs/Approach/

10/27/2026

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participate in a non-lethal weapons course hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Ethan Claassen

10/26/2026

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A U.S. Sailor cycles am******on through a Mk 38 25 mm machine gun during routine maintenance aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). Gonzalez is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

10/24/2026

Saturday

Drone technology continues to expand mission capabilities across the fleet, but even the most advanced systems are not immune to mishaps. We examine real-world drone incidents and highlight key lessons on checklist discipline, risk management, maintenance oversight, and avoiding complacency.

Learn how small oversights can lead to costly consequences ➡ https://dvidshub.net/r/hvxzu7

10/23/2026

🔥 Friday

October is Fire Prevention Month, a time to learn from real-world experiences and strengthen our commitment to safety.

These firsthand stories of home fires, grilling mishaps, vehicle fires, and preventable burn injuries remind us that fire can happen when we least expect it, but preparation, risk awareness, and sound decision-making can make all the difference. ➡ https://dvidshub.net/r/6rclwn

10/22/2026

Your close call could save someone else's life.

Help our aviation community "Get Real, Get Better" by sharing your near miss, mishap, or lesson learned in Approach Magazine (450–1,600 words).

📩 Submit your story to [email protected] top be included in the next issue!

10/21/2026

Routine can build consistency, but complacency can create risk. Learn why asking “What's different about today?” is a critical habit for identifying hazards, preventing mishaps, and keeping naval aviation personnel safe.

Read more on pg. 25 of Approach ➡ https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Media/Mags-Pubs/Approach/

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