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AMC leaders send message of safety in Critical Days of Summer video

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  • By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol
  • Air Mobility Command Public Affairs
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command commander, at Chief Master Sgt. David E. Spector, AMC command chief master sergeant, are part of a video message highlighting the importance of safety during the 2011 Critical Days of Summer campaign.

"AMC's goal during this campaign is always zero fatalities," General Johns states in the video. "That's why we need commanders and supervisors at every level to get involved."

The Critical Days of Summer covers the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day every year, according to the Air Force Safety Center. Traditionally, the focus is on safety and risk management with the goal of everyone in the Air Force -- Airmen, civilians and family members -- getting through the summer with "zero" mishaps, injuries and fatalities.

"Developing a robust safety culture -- that includes strong leadership, self discipline, personal responsibility and wingman intervention is critical," Chief Spector states in the video. "When you see fellow Airmen taking risks, we need you to step in and take a stand -- you might just save a life.

Air Force Safety Center officials reported after the end of the 2010 Critical Days of Summer campaign as the "most successful" since 1988.

"While the numbers of mishaps have significantly decreased, most were preventable," the Air Force Safety Center's Web site states about the 2010 campaign. "Our goal of zero mishaps can be attained with proper risk management and diligent wingmen."

To see the Critical Days of Summer leadership message video, visit: http://www.amc.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=42&sid=20450.

(Headquarters AMC Safety Office contributed to this report.)