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  • LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE DAY I ALMOST DIED

    1. Never, ever play with boating equipment, and remember to secure it. 2. If you leave your boat, take everything with you, including life jackets (keep spares in the boat). 3. Always ensure the anchor is properly secured (and two anchors are better than one). 4. Always bring a few pieces of warm

  • LIGHTNING MYTHS

    MYTH: Lightning never strikes the same place twice. FACT: Lightning often strikes the same place repeatedly, especially if it's a tall, pointy, isolated object. The Empire State Building is hit nearly 100 times a year. MYTH: If it's not raining or there aren't clouds overhead, you're definitely safe

  • LT. COL. GORDON P. KIMPEL

    He is a T-38C Talon instructor pilot with the 50th Flying Training Squadron at Columbus AFB, Miss. At 59, he is the Air Force's oldest active-duty instructor pilot after being recalled as part of the Retired Rated Officer Recall Program. He has more than 3,500 flying hours in the F-15 and F-4 and

  • LESSONS LEARNED

    TRUST BUT VERIFY. If air traffic control hands you a clearance, abide by and execute it as stated. But take the time to double check your approach plate or chart to ensure you and the controller are on the "same page. TAKE MIDAIR COLLISION AVOIDANCE TRAINING SERIOUSLY. It is a significant

  • LESSONS FROM THE DEEP

    Wear ALL your personal protective gear. If we had worn diving gloves, the sea urchin spines would not have been an issue, and the whole incident probably would have been averted. Pay close attention to training. We lacked experience and made mistakes; but in the end, our training saved us.

  • LESSONS LEARNED?

    Before heading to the golf course, check weather reports, and curb your outdoor activities accordingly. At the golf course heed all weather warnings. If you see lightning off in the distance, head to the clubhouse or other indoor shelter immediately. Don't wait! If you cannot get to an

  • LEARN FROM THE PAST

    Don't change flight plans without a good reason. If we had stayed with the original plan for our landing approach, the mishap would not have occurred. Don't get distracted. Because I couldn't find the runway on the radar, I spent far too much time adjusting the radar and wasn't

  • Life Lessons for a Pilot

    For his actions in the March 5 T-6 emergency landing at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Maj. Kent Currie earned an Air Force Aviation Well Done Award for "outstanding airmanship that prevented a serious flight mishap."The citation credits him with saving the $4.5 million aircraft, as well as the

  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT BRANDS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN OPTICAL BRIGHTENERS

    (OK FOR USE WITH AIRMAN BATTLE UNIFORM) Cheer (liquid and powder)  Cheer Free Exchange Select Cold Water Wash All Detergent Free Clear Country Save Liquid Detergent Allens Laundry Detergent (powder and liquid) Bi-O-Kleen Laundry Detergent (powder and liquid) Charlie's Soap

  • Lose Weight Safely

    If You're Overweight, Slim Down for Better HealthOverweight people have an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and other illnesses. Losing weight reduces the risk.Ask Your Doctor About Sensible GoalsYour doctor or other health worker can help you set sensible goals based on a proper