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I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my nation’s call.

TSgt Adrian Saetern, the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s Regional Training Course Instructor, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, trains maintainers from throughout the Pacific on maintenance procedures on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, July 15, 2021.

Anyone who has been lucky enough to experience the uniquely American phenomenon of the Fourth of July knows what the holiday entails: red, white, and blue decorations; feasts; parades; loved ones; and, of course, fireworks.

CMSgt Brian Kruzelnick receives instruction on the use of the 19th Maintenance Group Virtual Reality demo by SSgt Jonathan Allen, 19th Maintenance Group Maintenance Qualification Training Instructor, at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, Oct. 19, 2020.
USAF photo by 1 Lt Jessica Cicchetto

Nothing is better than wading into the cool, refreshing water of the ocean on a hot summer day. The sand squishes between your toes as you move farther and farther away from the shore.

Staying hydrated is crucial for good health. Some experts suggest drinking 64 ounces of water throughout the day. Others suggest the rule of thumb of drinking one-third of your body weight in fluid ounces of water each day.

Polish the chrome, gather your gear, and grab your maps … summer is here!

A camping trip is a recurring plot in movies for a reason. Many things can go wrong— both onscreen and in real life. Realistically, it is smart to prepare for mishaps before camping, especially for the worst-case scenarios.

TO SUBMIT MISHAP-FREE FLYING HOUR MILESTONES:
Send your request to: mobilityforum@us.af.mil HQ AMC/SEE, 618.229.0927 (DSN 779)
Please submit as shown in the listings above (first name, last name, sorted alphabetically within rank).

The primary objective of Air Force safety is simple: mishap prevention. The service has implemented many tools and practices throughout the years to support this altruistic endeavor.

SSgt Rafael DeGuzman-Paniagua, 305th Aerial Port Squadron Special Handling Representative, secures a pallet of equipment on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, March 24, 2022. The 305th Air Mobility Wing is sending equipment to Europe as part of the United States security assistance to Ukraine.