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What’s the buzz? Bug Week is coming June 10-17

Buzz. Buzz. Swwwwaaaaaarm. SPLAT! These familiar sounds are a reminder that summer — and even more bugs — will arrive soon. To educate and inform the military community about illnesses transmitted by bugs and how to prevent bug bites at home or while deployed, the Military Health System is holding

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Combat suicide with prevention, protection strategies

There are many factors that contribute to someone committing suicide, making it difficult to decipher what preventive measures might have been helpful. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the risk factors and increase factors that promote resilience through multiple strategies.

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Airmen, Soldiers team up for airborne drop zone training

Airmen from the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, teamed up with Soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard for a Joint Airborne Air Transportability Training(JA/ATT) at Fort Cavazos, Texas, June 2, 2023.

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I know what I’m doing, and other lies I tell myself

Many of us convince ourselves we know what we are doing when we often do not. Take firearms for example. Too often personnel convince themselves they know how to properly and safely handle a weapon, but in reality, they don’t.A 10-year review of Air Force mishaps revealed 60 personnel injured from

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June is National Safety Month: Stay safe at home as well as at work

June is National Safety Month, and we need to get serious about safety in the home, workplace and community. The observance was created by the National Safety Council in 1996 to raise awareness about the importance of safety. This year's theme is "Safety at Home."Preventable injuries, commonly known

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Embracing safety, risk management through 101 Critical Days of Summer at Laughlin

In the warm summer months, Airmen, families and friends hit the road seeking memorable experiences and carefree moments. As Airmen embark on their journeys and spend time doing their favorite summer activities, the risks involved can pile up quickly.

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