July 1, 2025 101 Critical Days of Summer: Prioritizing safety while embracing the season As summer kicks into full swing, the Air Force enters what is known as the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” a period spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day when off-duty mishaps and accidents historically spike across the Department of Defense.
June 23, 2025 AEDC Safety stresses ‘water competence’ for safer summer Summer is here!This means children are out of school and the whole family is outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and water. Many families use this time to swim in their local or personal pools, vacation at the beach or enjoy days on the lake.As fun as these activities are, they can also be
May 16, 2025 101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun! Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected.
May 17, 2024 101 Critical Days of Summer continues to promote risk management on & 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,
Sept. 19, 2023 HARB stresses water safety amid high temperatures Faced with record-breaking temperatures across the nation, the 482d Medical Squadron rallied during their September unit training assembly to prioritize and highlight the importance of recreational water safety.The sustained heatwaves underscore the need for heightened caution during water
Aug. 19, 2022 Always follow water-safety measures WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department would like to help you stay safe the next time you go out on the water.Swimming and boating can be great ways to beat the heat this summer but are not without dangers. Though preventable in most cases,
May 23, 2022 Don't let summer bring out risky behavior Remember to use sound risk management in all summer activities to help mitigate mishaps.
May 24, 2021 Summer water safety; tragedy can be avoided Summertime is heading our way, and with the warm weather, more adventures abound. Whether you are into boating, swimming, kayaking, or paddle boarding, there will be water hazards.
May 4, 2021 Whiteman Air Force Base Defender found dead after going missing in waters off Freeport, Texas A 509th Security Forces Squadron member was found dead May 4, near Surfside Beach, Texas, after going missing on Sunday.Elijah Posana, 22, an active-duty security response team member, was on leave with family when he went missing. Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron protect
June 30, 2020 Keeping safe in and around the water during a pandemic With many local pools closed due to the pandemic many find themselves itching for the chance to get out and enjoy the water this summer.