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  • ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO THEIR STING?

    Fire ants can cause life-threatening reactions in people allergic to them. More people have died from allergic reactions to fire ants in Texas than anywhere in the United States.The ants guard their nest and fiercely attack intruders. Even the lightest touch to their mound brings them out in a fury.

  • ACROPHOBIA

    WHAT IS IT? An extreme or irrational fear of heights.WHY CAN IT BE DANGEROUS? Sufferers can experience a panic attack in a high place and become too agitated to get themselves down safely, making them a danger to themselves or others. When placed in a situation that triggers a phobia, a person's

  • Springing into Tornado Season

    April showers bring May flowers ... and tornadoes.In the United States, May has historically had the most tornadoes.Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere in the world, but the United States is the country with the highest frequency of tornadoes. Each year there are about 1,200 twisters in the United

  • RAPTOR ENTERS ‘ICE AGE’ - F-22 endures three-week

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) -- An F-22 Raptor came here for three weeks in November to test the aircraft's braking system on ice in time for the first snow at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, home to several F-22s."We were validating the F-22 braking system's stability and performance as

  • To Prevent Frostbite

    Wear warm clothing and dress in layers, including sweaters, thermal underclothes and wool socks. Stay dry. Wet clothes increase the chance of heat loss. Avoid drinking alcohol before or during exposure to cold weather; alcohol may prevent you from realizing that your body is becoming too

  • To Prevent Sunburn and/or Windburn

    Cover up with a long-sleeved jacket, hat and gloves. Wear wraparound sunglasses or goggles that offer 100 percent UV protection. Pay close attention to the underside of the chin and ears. Wear sun block such as zinc oxide on exposed and sun-sensitive areas. If outdoors for long periods,

  • Symptoms of a Flesh Eater: Necrotizing Fasciitis

    Trauma of some type (however slight) will probably have occurred (scratch, cut, surgery, or even a pinprick or bruise). Victim begins to feel an annoying discomfort in the general region of the trauma. The pain described gets worse; the area gets more tender. The pain one feels becomes out

  • HOW TO SEE AND AVOID

    1. Clear your flight path. If heads down, ensure your wingman is looking for threats (other traffic). Sounds like common sense, but it's easy to get a "helmet fire" and spend more time looking in the aircraft than out ... especially with all the new gadgets in modern cockpits. Below 10,000 feet

  • DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

    HIGH-RISK CONDITIONS Immobility or poor mobility Surgery that lasts more than 30 minutes Health conditions that cause the blood to clot more easily than normal Contraceptive pills and hormone replacement therapy Cancer or heart failure Pregnancy (about 1 in 1,000 pregnant women

  • 'RULE OF THREES'

    If stranded in freezing temperatures, it's important to remember the "rule of threes": 1. You can survive for three hours without shelter. 2. You can survive for three days without water. 3. You can survive for three weeks without food. -- Air Force Arctic Survival School instructors

  • SNOW SKIING SAFETY TIPS

    1. Have your bindings done by the professionals in the ski shop.2. If it's your first time skiing or you ski infrequently, take lessons before "attacking the slopes."3. Stay within your abilities to prevent an out-of-control experience that can lead to injury.4. Maintain situational awareness to

  • ANXIETY IN THE WORKPLACE CHECKLIST

    Possible Symptoms Poor concentration Restlessness Irritability Muscle tension Problems with sleep Shortness of breath Rapid heartbeat Chest pain Numbness of hands and feetPotential Impact on Work Difficulties keeping on task Poor communication/work relationships

  • AS STRESS RISES, SO DO MISHAPS

    Whether it's combat-related, holiday blues or a number of other anxieties, one thing is certain: Increased stress equals increased mishaps.Stress that isn't handled properly can lead to a number of higher risks.Adrenaline junkies: Members returning from combat might feel bulletproof and crave the

  • SAVE YOUR JET AND YOURSELF

    PREPARATIONMission planning: The flight should plan together as a team to produce a smoother mission equipped to overcome contingencies or problems. Simple plans with realistic and focused tactics have a higher chance of succeeding than complex plans with little margin for error or room for

  • WASHING AND CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AIRMAN BATTLE UNIFORM

    To maximize service life and maintain optimum performance, follow these instructions when caring for the Airman Battle Uniform: Wash in warm water with detergent containing no optical brighteners or bleach. Tumble dry at low heat. The ABU is literally a wash and wear item. In fact, starching,