101 Critical Days over; Airmen to remain vigilant with Fall Safety Campaign Published Oct. 6, 2008 By Bekah Clark Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Although Air Mobility Command's 101 Critical Days of Summer ended successfully this year with no fatalities, mobility Airmen must remain on guard this fall season, officials said. "Though the command did fantastically during the 101 Critical Days campaign, we must not lessen our accident and personal injury prevention efforts," said Colonel Donald Halpin, AMC director of safety. "Over the past five years, AMC alone has lost six Airmen, and two others sustained permanent disabling injuries, during the fall campaign time frame." To help keep Airmen vigilant, all branches of the armed forces embarked on the first-ever joint service Fall Safety Campaign. The campaign, led by the Air Force during its inaugural year, began Sept. 2 and runs through Nov. 30. The effort aims to lower the fatality rate during the fall. For the last three years, the Autumn season has seen 29 percent more fatalities than summer. Four Airmen already have lost their lives in the first three weeks of this year's campaign, one of whom was an AMC Airman. "We all need to use smart risk management and be good wingmen for one another," said Colonel Halpin. Safety officials said although common household hazards are a concern, traffic safety remains a top priority. "During this campaign, each installation should target their mishap prevention efforts based upon local hazards and needs, but continue to target traffic safety as a critical part of accident and personal injury prevention efforts," said Lt. Gen. Rusty Findley, AMC vice commander. "Now is the time to refresh drivers and motorcycle riders before they encounter the hazards associated with the fall season - reduced daylight hours, slick roads, and low visibility."