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AMC summer safety goal -- zero fatalities

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Memorial Day marks the start of our 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign. There are two numbers I want you to remember. The first is 36. That's the total number of our fellow Airmen who lost their lives during last year's campaign. The second is zero. That's the Air Force's and Air Mobility Command's goal for this year's campaign.

Last year, the deadliest activities were driving cars and riding motorcycles. Of the 36 Air Force fatalities, 16 were attributed to automobile accidents and 14 to motorcycle accidents. Alcohol, speeding, and failing to use seat belts were the leading factors in these preventable deaths.

The Air Force has never achieved its goal of zero fatalities during this critical period. However, a zero fatality rate is attainable. Let's do our share to break this deadly streak by doing things right, watching out for each other, and avoiding excess risks.

While safety is ultimately an individual responsibility, I urge commanders and supervisors at all levels to emphasize safety to their respective teams and promote the importance of applying risk management to all summertime activities. Each member of the AMC team can enjoy the summer by applying risk management practices to their off-duty activities. Stress the importance of risk management and personal responsibility at every opportunity between now and the Memorial Day weekend, as well as throughout the 101 Critical Days of Summer.

Remember, the goal is zero fatalities, and I need you to start raising safety awareness now to prevent mishaps.

The command's outstanding performance in the war on terrorism can be overshadowed by just one needless, preventable fatality. Let's celebrate a safe summer together; a summer with zero fatalities.