101 Critical Days of Summer to kick off Published May 21, 2009 By PACAF Public Affairs HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces safety officials are striving for a third consecutive year without a fatality during this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign. The campaign kicks off May 22 and runs through Sept. 8. This year's theme is "Play To Live, Live To Play." "The role of commanders, supervisors and Wingmen during the 101 Critical Days of Summer is to energize mishap prevention efforts," said Chief Master Sgt. Elbert McClain III, PACAF chief of ground safety. This can be accomplished by taking the following steps, he said: Motivating: Provide the incentive and influence to people so they will want to make the right decision. Educating: Develop knowledge, skills and character in people to ensure the pathways to do things in a safe manner or lower the exposure to risk are followed. Activating: When the tools are provided to guide people through the tasks safely, ensure people understand the importance of making the right choice. During the fiscal year 2008 campaign, the Air Force reported 16 deaths. "In FY09, we are targeting a goal of zero fatal mishaps," said Chief McClain. "Each and every one of us can strive for zero tolerance of mishaps." PACAF safety teams will focus their efforts upon the main mishap producing agents: motor vehicle mishaps both two- and four-wheeled, sports and recreation, and alcohol and fatigue. "We've got to get everyone thinking and practicing personal risk management all the time, not just on the job," said Chief McClain. "There are various tools out there for supervisors to use, but nothing replaces being involved with your people." For more information, contact the 15th Airlift Wing safety office at 449-0790