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  • DON’T GET BURNED

    Even though the flash fire mishap wasn't her fault, Staff Sgt. Erica Luke admitted she could have done some things better in regard to proper wear of her protective equipment to help limit her injuries. "I'm more cautious now," she said. "It's 'the snake that bit you,' so I don't cut any corners

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • DUI? THE ‘AWARDS,’ PLEASE …

    Arrest and incarceration Fines, lost wages Increased insurance rates Loss of driving privileges Article 15 Official reprimand Loss of security clearance Damaged vehicle Damaged reputation Death?

  • DEPLOYED FIRE SAFETY TIPS

     No smoking in tents. Use designated smoking areas.   In the event of a fire or medical emergency, call 911.   Ensure smoke detectors are in your work centers and living quarters.   If not, contact civil engineering to have one installed.   If they are present, check

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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