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  • PREPARING FOR THE ‘INVASION’

    Identify the types of emergencies that are possible in your area. Besides a zombie apocalypse, this may include floods, fires, blizzards, tornadoes, hurricanes, terrorist attacks or earthquakes. If you are unsure contact your local Red Cross chapter or other emergency services for more

  • DRUNK DRIVING DOESN’T ADD UP

    Every day in America on average, another 28 people die as a result of drunk driving crashes. Almost every 90 seconds, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. On average, one in three people will be involved in a drunk driving crash in their lifetime. Drunk driving costs the United

  • HUNTING COMMANDMENTS

    1. Firearms and alcohol or drugs (including the prescription kind) do not mix. 2. Never point the muzzle of a gun at anything you don't intend to shoot. 3. When hunting in a party, always point the muzzle in a safe direction. 4. Leave on the safety until you are ready to shoot. 5. Know your target

  • Categories of Traumatic Brain Injuries

    MILD Loss of consciousness for less than 30 minutes Alteration of consciousness for up to 24 hours Amnesia for less than or equal to one day Glasgow Coma score of 13-15MODERATE Loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes, but less than 24 hours Alteration of consciousness for

  • 5 LIFE-THREATENING RISK FACTORS OF LIPOSUCTION

    Adverse reaction to anesthesia Excessive bleeding Kidney and heart problems from shifts in fluid levels as fluids are being injected and suctioned out Infection Fat embolism (pieces of loosened fat that may break away and become trapped in a blood vessel and gather in the lungs or

  • A WARNING FROM GRIEVING GRANDPARENTS

    Dave and Loida Stack felt they made some mistakes that contributed to their grandson's drowning death. Here are five water warnings, any one of which could have saved their grandson's life. They hope people take them to heart. 1. Teach yourself and your children to swim, and learn a survival float,

  • 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

  • HOW MCGUIRE WAS INJURED

    He and some friends went boating at Lake Amistad, Texas, Sept. 6, 2009, while stationed at Laughlin AFB, Texas. On the way back to the marina, an unsecured four-man tube blew out of the boat, which was going nearly 40 mph. McGuire's right leg got tangled in a 50-foot tow rope, slamming him

  • GOING ON A BINGER?

    New estimates from national surveys show that binge drinking is a bigger problem than previously thought. More than 38 million U.S. adults binge drink about four times a month, and the largest number of drinks per binge is on average eight. This behavior greatly increases the chances of getting hurt

  • WHAT’S BETWEEN YOU AND THE ROAD?

    Staff Sgt. William Whiteside knows how important good personal protective equipment is to a rider. After all, he got the chance to wear out $5,000 worth of it in just one accident. That said, he's still alive, can walk, and count to 10 on his fingers.As you get ready for the peak riding seasons this

  • REDUCED G-TOLERANCE ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPLEMENT USE

    A case report titled "Reduced G-Tolerance Associated with Supplement Use" published in the February 2011 Journal of Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine, expounds upon the performance risks associated with supplements specific to high performance aircrew.The case study involved a seasoned

  • HOW THEY DIED

    1. Tower collapse (on-duty industrial): On Nov. 12, 2010, a 23-year-old senior airman volunteered to assist with a portable communications tower. While extending the tower to full height, it collapsed on and killed the Airman.2. Drowning (off-duty miscellaneous): On Feb. 27, a 24-year-old second

  • HOW THEY CRASHED

    1. T-38 crash landing: On Feb. 11, a T-38 Talon pilot exceeded the crew duty day, flared high during a night landing and departed the runway, destroying the aircraft.2. UH-1N ground impact: On April 27, a UH-1N Huey impacted the ground during hoist operations. The helicopter was destroyed during the

  • SLEDDING, TOBOGGANING AND TUBING, OH MY!

    Sliding downhill is an exhilarating winter sport. People of all ages can participate, and use all kinds of containers, from large toboggans to plastic disks or even cardboard boxes. But accidental injuries from sledding are surprisingly common despite snow's cushioning effect.The National Safety