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2A The Scout FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015

Scout speaks!

Message from the Commanding General
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MEMORIAL DAY SAFETY MESSAGE

On Memorial Day we honor the sacrifice made by those who have given their prior to your activity and prepare accordingly. Hydration, water safety, and fire
lives to preserve and protect this land that we love. Let their example of courage, awareness should be high on your list. For those who love to grill, almost 9,000
shared sacrifice, can do attitude, service to others, and unity continue to inspire us home fires are caused by grilling every year and May is the second highest month
all. It’s an honor to wear the uniform and serve this great Nation. Thank you all for of the year for these fires.
what you do.
Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, but don’t forget why it is we celebrate this
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer and with the benefit holiday. We honor the strength, resolve, and the love so many brave Americans felt
of the long weekend, there isn’t a better excuse to plan a short getaway. For those for each other and for our country. They will always be remembered by a grate-
of you planning a trip or if you are staying local, let me remind you over 37 million ful Nation, their sacrifice will always prove worthy, and their story will never be
Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day making forgotten.
this year the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years. An overwhelming
88 percent of holiday travelers will travel by vehicle, according to the American Always Out Front! Army Strong!
Automobile Association. These statistics add up to increased traffic on roads and
highways and significantly increase the possibility of vehicle accidents. I implore ROBERT P. ASHLEY
you all to talk to your Soldiers and civilian employees within your organizations Major General, USA
about vehicle safety and remain vigilant while traveling this holiday weekend. Commanding

As we draw near the summer season, outdoor activities of Soldiers and civilians
will increase dramatically. I urge you all to get out and enjoy the beautiful sur-
rounding areas of Sierra Vista and Southern Arizona; however, take a few minutes

Scout on the Street: What safety tip is especially important
to follow during the summer?
Compiled by Stephanie Caffall

Michael Negard

U.S. Combat Readiness Center

Robert Troup

Civilian

Jeff Speer

Safety Engineer Director, NETCOM

Casey Cole

Service Division Manager, United Fire

Mike Wiliams

USAICoE Safety Director

Michele Mills

American Red Cross

“When it comes to driving — it “Watch where you put your “Watch your surroundings so you “Don’t keep your barbecue “The most important thing is for “The biggest thing is planning
can wait. Meaning that phone hands and where you walk. It’s don’t slip and fall.” [grill] so close to your house everyone to drive defensively and so you have a plan in case some-
call, that text, that dropping your up to you to pay attention to your when you’re using it.” to not be distracted. Pay attention thing happens.”
wallet and trying to get it, eating surroundings. Always carry a to what you’re doing.”
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the task at hand and get from
point A to B safely.”

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