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  • Hello autumn, goodbye summer

    As summer draws to an end, consider the hazards and how to mitigate them. Weather can change quicker than expected, so don’t get caught unaware. Be prepared for any type of weather -- from sunny and hot days that can cause dehydration to frost and fallen leaves making walking surfaces slippery or

  • Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu?

    Flashback to day 100 of the 101 Critical Days of Summer last year. At that point, Air Education and Training Command had remained fatality free during this high-risk period. However, a motorcycle-related fatality over the Labor Day holiday weekend ended the quest for zero deaths. AETC came up one

  • Take care to barbecue, grill safely this summer

    Barbecuing ranks as one of America’s favorite ways to entertain families and friends and people fire up the barbecue more than three billion times a year, said the National Fire Protection Association.

  • Slow Your Roll: Speeding isn’t worth risk

    U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Jessica McLaughlin, 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs chief of command information, portrays the role of a distracted driver at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 29, 2024. The video shows McLaughlin pulled over for speeding and distracted driving, aiming to promote safe

  • Tools to survive summer’s high-risk season

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer has officially kicked off. The mishap prevention campaign runs from Memorial Day Weekend (May 25) through Labor Day (Sept. 2). During this period, Airmen and Guardians historically increase high-risk activities as they venture out visiting friends and family,

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As the weather improves, outdoor and higher risk activities escalate. By countering identified risky activities through planning, preparation, and response, negative outcomes of activities can be minimized.During the summer season of 2023, the Air and Space

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer promotes risk management on and off duty

    Each summer, many of us find ourselves driving to the beach to soak up the sun, feel the hot sand beneath our feet, and beat the heat by racing into the cool ocean waves. However, these particular summer past-times include three of the biggest risks during the 101 Critical Days of Summer: driving,

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer: Food Safety

    Summertime is full of sun, fun and most importantly, food. Picnics and barbeques are a staple during the summer, usually celebrated with large amounts of food. As we continue to highlight the 101 Critical Days of Summer, here are a few tips to ensure your food is safe and you stay healthy this

  • Eleven fatalities cause for concern heading into Fourth of July weekend

    The Department of the Air Force has lost 11 teammates to preventable mishaps since the kickoff of the 101 Critical Days of Summer began in late May. With the long Fourth of July weekend approaching, more members will be at increased risk.Water-related mishaps lead the way in the Air Force’s summer