Summer safety campaign most successful in years Published Sept. 22, 2008 By Capt. Christy Stravolo Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces wrapped up the annual 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign with no reportable fatalities and an overall decrease of 20 percent in total ground safety mishaps from the same time last year. This year's campaign, themed "I Can Save My Own Life," was the most successful safety campaign of the decade both at PACAF and Air Force-wide. PACAF safety director Col. John Kreger recognized the hard work by the command's safety staffs as key to the campaign's success. "Zero reportable fatalities during the 101 Critical Days of Summer period doesn't happen by luck alone," said Colonel Kreger. "With summer now behind us, we must remain vigilant and continue to emphasize the importance of risk management, both on and off duty." PACAF and the Air Force ran an aggressive safety campaign this year to bring more awareness to what is statistically one of the worst periods for Air Force mishaps. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, PACAF sustained 150 mishaps compared to 187 during the same period last year. This was the second straight year that PACAF did not have a reportable fatality during the summer safety campaign. Over the past 10 years, the Air Force has averaged 24 deaths during the 101 Critical Days of Summer periods. This year, 16 Airmen died in automobile, motorcycle, and recreation-related deaths. The Air Force recently kicked off its Fall Safety Campaign, which runs through the end of November.