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Sta Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson it means more people will hear about Chief (Master Sgt. Richard)
Etchberger’s life,” Proietti said. “He was a remarkable GI, one worthy
Secretary of the Air Force Public A airs Command Information of emulation well before he performed heroic actions at the end of
his life.”
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- e Air Force chief of staff published
his 2016 professional reading list May 13. A TED Talk on this year’s list, given by cultural innovator Vernā
Myers, is a compelling presentation about unconscious bias.
“ is year’s reading list addresses every Airman on our total
force team,” said Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “ e profession of arms, “With thoughtful leadership, General Welsh has put together a
Air Force heritage, and developing Airmen are topics that apply to powerful list of diverse content that will challenge each Airman to
all of us.” expand her or his worldview,” Myers said. “With this valuable infor-
mation, Airmen will be equipped to break down stereotypes, to un-
is year’s list contains books, TED Talks, a film, work from Air derstand the life experience of people different from themselves, and
Force photojournalists, journals, and, for the first time, military- to foster a more inclusive, fair and high-performing Air Force. I’m
themed blogs. honored to be part of this important list.”

One of this year’s books recommended by Chief Master Sgt. of Print selections of the books will be arriving in base libraries in
the Air Force James A. Cody, “At All Costs,” was written by Air Force the coming weeks, but Airmen can find many of the works available
reservist Chief Master Sgt. Matt Proietti. electronically through Air Force Libraries’ OverDrive system.

“I’m delighted the book was included in the reading list because

D-M Airmen face unique threats during Critical Days

NEWS Senior Airman Camilla A Gri n temperature during the day, and
even at night,” said Master Sgt.
355th Fighter Wing Public A airs Kevin Armstrong, 355th Fighter (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Ruckreigle)
Wing ground safety technician.
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR “It is still possible to get heat ex- Summer weather brings people out of their homes to enjoy more outdoor activities
FORCE BASE, Ariz., -- e haustion at night here.” which requires more vigilance for possible safety mishaps.
Air Force designated May 25
through Sept. 4 of every year as D-M is also one of the few to travel, vacation or partake “A lot of people forget about
the Critical Days of Summer. bases that have to worry about in other activities that inher- being safe and planning ahead
monsoon season, which hap- ently come with a higher risk to avoid incidents,” Armstrong
e Air Force-wide campaign pens to take place during the for danger. said. “Safety is 24/7.”
dedicated to ensuring Airmen Critical Days of Summer. Dur-
have an injury-free summer ing the last five years from June
has run annually since the ear- to September, Tucson has re-
ly 1980s, and was developed to ceived an average of 5.69 inches
counter the traditional increase of rain due to monsoons.
in Air Force mishaps and fatali-
ties that occur during the sum- One of the most dangerous
mer months. hazards is impaired driving.
It is common during summer
is is the time of the year because of cook-outs, get-
when the number of mishaps togethers and other events
rises considerably because peo- where people tend to drink al-
ple are partaking in more out- coholic beverages.
door activities. Personnel on-
duty tend to be in a hurry to get Another thing to look out
off work to enjoy activities. for on the road is other driv-
ers, motorcycle riders and
Campaign efforts attempt to four-wheelers.
increase personal awareness
of risk, and thereby reduce the e 355th FW Ground Safety
number of summer mishaps office wants Airmen to always
and fatalities. Traditional efforts be prepared for possible mis-
include: messages by senior haps. If taking a road-trip, pre-
leadership; mass briefings by pare for it by placing a vehicle
commanders; weekly superviso- safety kit in the car and pack
ry briefings; pre-trip, travel and extra bottles of water in case of
departure briefings and so forth. being stranded.

Each installation targets its While driving mishaps are se-
efforts based upon its local haz- vere, they are not the only focus
ards and needs. of the summer safety campaign.

“ e main thing to be weary The summer months are
of in Arizona is the extreme when service members tend