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- Fellow airmen.

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^In light of a recent spike in aviation flight mishaps,

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^including several incidents where we've lost

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^our most precious asset, our airmen.

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^Secretary Wilson and I have directed Commanders

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with flying and maintenance functions to functions

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to conduct a one day operational safety review.

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Your wing leadership will facilitate focused discussions

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to identify gaps and seams

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that can lead to future mishaps

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or unsafe conditions.

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- Whenever an aircraft lifts off,

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^there are 1,000 fingerprints all over it.

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^From the crew chief, to the avionics techs,

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to the refuelers, wheel and tire,

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air traffic control, RAPCON.

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It takes everyone working together to generate air power.

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- So everyone of us has a responsibility

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to identify, assess and mitigate risk,

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even though we know that flying is not a risk free business.

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So this is what I want us to focus on

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during the safety review.

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- Safety has been and always will be

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Commander and Senior NCO business.

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We are a nation at war

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and we can't afford to lose a single airman or aircraft

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due to a mishap that could have been prevented.

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So let's get the most out of this safety review.

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As a staff, we are supporting

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and you are supported.

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- So thanks to each of you and to your families.

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You truly put the power in airpower

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and I'm proud to serve with you.

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