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  • MIDAIR COLLISION FACTS

    Most midair collisions occur during the weekend in daylight with visibility greater than 3 miles. Pilots of all experience levels are involved in midair collisions, from pilots on their first solo flight to 20,000 flight-hour veterans. Flight instructors were on board the aircraft during

  • TRACKING A KILLER

    A 10-YEAR BREAKDOWN OF WHICH MONTHS ARE THE WORST FOR AIR FORCE MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES                       FISCAL 2001-2010                       MONTH                      FATALITIES                       January                                1                      

  • DRUNK DRIVING FACTS

    About 30 percent of Americans are involved in an alcohol-related crash during their lifetime. The highest rates of drunk driving occur among drivers aged 21-24. Nearly 75 percent of fatal crashes between midnight and 3 a.m. involve alcohol. On average, someone in the United States is

  • BATTLE OF THE BIRDS

    TURKEY VULTURE: Struck 864 times by Air Force aircraft and responsible for $54.5 million in damage.BLACK VULTURE: Struck 460 times by Air Force aircraft and responsible for $67.2 million in damage.AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN: Caused the Air Force $257.7 million in damage with only 21 strikes. No other

  • THINKING ABOUT RUNNING A MARATHON?

    HERE ARE 12 TIPS TO HELP YOU FINISH1. Pick your shoes carefully. Shoes can change your stride and form. The wrong shoe can cause blisters and more serious injuries.2. Wear the right clothing. A good wicking fabric is much better than cotton.3. Wear bright colors. Always assume drivers can't see you,

  • WHAT THEY DID WRONG

    What They Did Wrong Got lost in a blizzard Kept moving instead of staying put Had no food, water or matches___________________________________________________________________What They Did Right Found a small cave for shelter Found a stream for a steady supply of water to stay

  • SEVEN GREATEST RISKS - Reaching the Continents’ Tallest Peaks

    If you're adventurous enough -- or crazy enough -- to tackle the seven summits, here are seven hazards you can expect to encounter.1. ALTITUDE SICKNESS: This is a problem for most of the high mountains. You need to know how to prevent, recognize and treat it. Allowing yourself to acclimate to the

  • AT THEIR PEAK

    Here is a list of the seven summits the Air Force team has set its sights on. They have already topped five of the peaks. 1. EUROPE: Mount Elbrus, Russia, 18,481 feet. Status: Completed July 2005. 2. AFRICA: Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, 19,330 feet. Status: Completed July 2006. 3. SOUTH AMERICA:

  • THREE TYPES OF MOUTH GUARDS

    STOCK Stock mouth guards are available at most sporting goods stores. They are not form fitted and are bulky. They also may interfere with speech and breathing. They may not be as effective because they move around."BOIL AND BITE" A better option than stock is the "boil and bite" type of mouth

  • WHAT’S INJURING OR KILLING US AWAY FROM WORK?

    Falls, especially among adults 65 and older Drivers who are distracted while texting or using their cell phones Inexperienced teen drivers Sports injuries Poisonings, especially from unintentional drug overdose from painkillers or other prescription medications Overexertion

  • DISSECTING THE DELTA DART

    The F-106 was one of the star performers of the first generation of true supersonic Air Force fighters, the famed "Century Series" that included the North American F-100, McDonnell F-101, Convair F-102, Lockheed F-104, Republic F-105 and Convair F-106.The F-106 was a derivative of the F-102 Delta

  • DON’T RUN, JUMP OR CLIMB WITH SHARP OBJECTS

    Using a little common sense with sharp objects is the best way to prevent accidental injuries involving cuts or punctures. Don't run, jump or climb with sharp objects. Avoid transporting them. If you do have to transport them, carry with the sharp or pointy end pointed away from you.

  • CANDLE WITH CARE

    Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Don't fall asleep with candles burning. Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Use candle holders that are sturdy and won't tip over easily. Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and loose

  • ARMCHAIR QUARTERBACKING

    Looking back at the mishap that cost him the top third of his left ring finger, Maj. Sang Kim said he's done a little "armchair quarterbacking" to see what he could have done better.Ironically, he made a conscious effort to avoid an injury to his ring finger by leaving his wedding ring at home when

  • A HERO’S PERSPECTIVE ON BEING A GOOD WINGMAN

    You never know how you are going to react in an emergency situation, but training and keeping a cool head are key, says Staff Sgt. Tanya Jesser, an aerospace medical apprentice student from the 383rd Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Jesser went into wingman mode following the