Be safe this Labor Day holiday: "Be safe this Labor Day holiday
by Gen. Hal M. Hornburg
Air Combat Command commander
8/29/2003�-�LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFPN)�--�I want to thank each of you for your hard work and dedication in providing support to the Global War on Terrorism during the past months. Long duty hours and deployments require the best from all of us, and you have proven you are up to the task.
As the end of summer nears, Labor Day weekend offers an opportunity to spend some well-deserved time with our families. We want everyone to enjoy the time off, but it%u2019s important to remind ourselves of the statistical risks associated with Labor Day.
Historically, Labor Day weekend has been one of the most dangerous holidays for Air Force people. It is a time when many families will take to the highways to get in one last summer activity. Have a good plan, ensure you have adequate rest, wear your seatbelt, and don%u2019t drink and drive! Our goal this holiday weekend is zero mishaps.
Our nation is counting on us to help win the Global War on Terrorism. We cannot afford to lose anyone. We must all remember, as airmen, our standards of conduct apply 24/7. Operational Risk Management and Personal Risk Management should be a part of all our activities.
Every Air Force member is important, and we need to do everything we can to ensure we return safely after the holiday, refreshed and ready to continue the fight! (Courtesy of Air Combat Command News Service)
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