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  • HAZARDOUS RECALLS & ALERTS

    To review an updated list of product hazardous recalls and alerts, please visit the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Web site at www.aafes.com/pa/news/QA_Recalls.htm.

  • DON’T GET BIT

    Each year, nearly 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs -- 80 percent of them by familiar canines. The good news is that most bites can be prevented by following these simple rules:1. Before petting someone's dog, ask the dog's guardian for permission. If it's OK, approach

  • THE ALCOHOL EFFECT

    About three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.Many people who cause these mishaps simply didn't understand at the time how quickly alcohol could impair them both physically and mentally. They paid for this ignorance dearly.Once alcohol is

  • Motorcycles by the Numbers

    4,810 Number of motorcyclists killed in 2006, an increase of 5 percent over the previous year. Another 88,000 were injured.1,658 Estimated number of motorcyclists saved by helmets in 2006. An estimated 752 more could have been saved had they worn helmets.40 Percentage of fatal crashes involving a

  • Life Lessons for a Pilot

    For his actions in the March 5 T-6 emergency landing at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Maj. Kent Currie earned an Air Force Aviation Well Done Award for "outstanding airmanship that prevented a serious flight mishap."The citation credits him with saving the $4.5 million aircraft, as well as the

  • Drowning an Epidemic

    Each year, nearly 6,000 people drown in the United States. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental deaths for people 15 to 44 years of age. What is really surprising is that two-thirds of the people who drown never had an intention of being in the water!The four major causes of drowning

  • FIVE TIPS TO AVOID G-LOC

    Good physical fitness: Cross-train to include weight training and cardiovascular. Hydration: Put water or non-caffeinated fluids into your body. Good hydration all day long improves performance. Don't just drink water right before you fly. Proper fit and wear of life support

  • GAS GRILLS

    1. Inspect the cylinder of your propane tank for bulges, dents, gouges, corrosion, leaks or evidence of extreme rusting. Also, examine the hoses on your grill for brittleness, leaks, holes, cracks or sharp bends. If you find any of these problems, it's time to replace the equipment. 2. Never smoke

  • CHARCOAL GRILLS

    1. Operate charcoal grills only outdoors, never inside an enclosed area, such as your home, enclosed porch, garage, tent, vehicle, etc. Even if you've finished grilling, and you assume all the coals are extinguished, they're still producing highly toxic carbon monoxide, so keep your charcoal grills

  • THE DOs AND DON’Ts OF ATVS

    DO get trained before riding. DO wear a helmet. DO wear boots, goggles, gloves and long pants. DON'T do stunts (such as wheelies). DON'T ride tandem. DON'T ride on pavement. DON'T ride under the influence.-- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

  • JUST THE FACTS

    In the past 40 years new vehicle standards have been created and safety equipment has been installed. All the safety precautions together have saved over 300,000 lives. One, and only one, safety feature saved more than half of those lives -- seat belts. Front seat belt use is 16 percent

  • COMMON KILLERS...

    Improvised explosive devices aren't the only threats to U.S. forcesImprovised explosive devices in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll on deployed U.S. servicemembers fighting the war on terrorism. In Iraq alone, more than 1,790 Americans lost their lives to these deadly bombs from July 2003 to

  • New Wings to Secure A-10 Longevity

    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (ACCNS) -- New wings are the answer to Air Force concerns on the aging A-10 Thunderbolt II, an airframe flying since 1975. The Air Force awarded a contract to Boeing last year requiring 242 new A-10 wings constructed and delivered to depots for installment on the

  • Nationwide drunk driving statistics for 2006

    There were 13,470 fatalities in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver (blood-alcohol content of .08 or higher) -- 32 percent of total traffic fatalities for the year. More than 16,000 people were killed in alcohol-related motor vehicle traffic crashes (BAC of .01 or higher).

  • FIVE TIPS TO REDUCE RISK

    1) Wear a seat belt. Over the past decade, 80 percent of people killed in rollover crashes in 15-passenger vans were unbelted. 2) Use an experienced van driver. Because a 15-passenger van is substantially longer and wider than a car, it requires more space and additional reliance on the side-view