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  • 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

  • This Is Fire

    FAST! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. In minutes, a house can be engulfed in flames. Most fires occur in the home when people are asleep. If you wake up to a fire, escape first, and then call for help.HOT! A fire's heat alone can

  • A Pain in the Back

    If you have excess weight, weak muscles and/or poor posture, your back will be one of the first places you feel the strain, according to health professionals. Back pain and injuries are common because so many muscles have to contract and relax to allow you to stand and move. Couple that with poor

  • FINDINGS IN THE PROJECT RED BARON REPORT

     Aircrews of multi-role fighters tended to have such a diverse range of missions that they seldom had a chance to master air combat tactics. Those who were shot down rarely saw the enemy aircraft or even knew they were being engaged. Few, before flying into combat, had any experience

  • SIX TIPS FOR HUNTERS

    Always assume that your gun or bow is loaded and ready to shoot. Never point your weapon at anyone; always point it in a safe direction. Keep your safety on until ready to shoot. Clearly identify your target before you shoot. Every year people are shot because they are mistaken for

  • In Air Education and Training Command

    There have been five Class A (costing $1 million or more) aircraft mishaps, including two T-38 Talon (at left) crashes - one from Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., on Jan. 18 and one from Randolph AFB, Texas, on Feb. 22. The other three mishaps included two F-16 Fighting Falcons from Luke AFB, Ariz.,

  • Tips for Driving in a Convoy ... or on the Highway

    Wear seat belts. Seat belts save lives on the highway and in combat convoys. It can be cumbersome for Airmen wearing flak jackets, backpacks, weapons and other equipment, but it's vitally important to their survival. Keep a proper interval distance between vehicles. This is good advice

  • Penalties Faced by Illegal Steet Racing

    They can be arrested and have their cars impounded. If convicted of street racing or aiding and abetting a street race, they can be imprisoned for up to six months (or much longer if they cause injuries or death) and heavily fined. Their driver's license can be revoked. Their car

  • PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM UV-RELATED DAMAGE

    Protect your eyes whenever you're outside for a prolonged period -- even when it's gray and overcast. Wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B rays. Wear goggles or sunglasses that wrap around your temples for better protection if you spend time in the water.

  • WATER FATALITY FACTS

    Unintentional fatal drowning in the United States averages nine people per day, or around 3,000 per year. In 2003, 782 children ages 0 to 14 years died from drowning. Although drowning rates have slowly declined the last few years, drowning remains the second-leading cause of

  • BOATING TIPS

    The following safe boating tips from the U.S. Coast Guard can help boating operators avoid accidents during this 101 Critical Days of Summer, which runs through Labor Day: Wear your life jacket while boating Life jacket use by all boat occupants can reduce drownings. When properly fitted, a life

  • PREVENTION - TIPS TO AVOID DOG BITES

    Remain calm, confident and authoritative around dogs. If a person is scared or edgy, the dog will get scared and edgy. Once the dog gets scared he may bite out of fear. If a dog gets aggressive, stay still. Don't run like a scared rabbit. Dogs are like wolves in that way: If they see a

  • Making a Difference

    The Airmen Against Drunk Driving program at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, is making a difference. The volunteers who run the program have logged nearly 15,000 hours the past three years working Friday and Saturday nights to curb drunk driving.They have answered hundreds of calls and arranged safe

  • Drunk Driving Statistics

    In 2005, 16,885 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes -- an average of one almost every half-hour. These deaths constituted approximately 39 percent of the 43,443 total traffic fatalities. Thirty percent of all fatal crashes during the week were alcohol-related, compared to 51 percent

  • PREVENT TIP-OVER HAZARDS

    Verify that furniture is stable on its own. For added security, anchor to the floor or attach to the wall all entertainment units, TV stands, bookcases, shelving and bureaus using appropriate hardware, such as brackets or screws. Place televisions on sturdy furniture appropriate for the size