CAPTURING MILITARY FOD - LITERALLY

Members of a US Air Force Air Mobility Squadron stationed in Kuwait were kind enough to send us these photos, demonstrating - in more ways than one - the importance of a good FOD sweeping program. Here's what they wrote to us:

"Recently our commander wanted to rent or buy a street sweeper due to the large amount of foreign objects on our flight line. We told him not to worry we had just the right tool for the job.

"Within 90 minutes of use we accumulated this pile of junk. The pile was over 200 pounds, with 20 pounds of scrap metal.

"The 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Maintenance Flight would like to thank your company for making a quality product. Its quality workmanship and unsurpassed ease of use makes it the best tool for our nagging FOD issue."

In this case, the Air Force used the FOD*BOSS Rapid Response Airfield Sweeper, which our company supplies to military units worldwide. But no matter what system you use, remember that FOD prevention provides a vital link in any ground safety program.

Disclaimer: This is not an official endorsement from the United States Air Force; it is one flight line mechanic's opinion.