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Show 31 June Include Safety In By TSgt. James C. Bradley Ogden ALC Safety Office All July 4 holiday. ! We know that prior to every 4th of July holiday, you probably This year, with the Bicentennial celebrations, the activities will be even more intense, with everyone wanting to celebration. As loyal, participate in a this is our of and we all patriotic Americans, part lifestyle ' this form of relaxation and festivity. enjoy once-in-a-lifeti- Think Safety Well, of course we get a little tired of writing articles and giving briefings, but let me tell you one thing we never get tired of, and that is people. During your picnics, fishing trips, camping, or whatever turns you on, keep your mind in the proper perspective. Unless you stay at home you will undoubtedly have to drive somewhere. You already know there is going to be twice as much traffic on the road, so that should remind you to leave a little earlier and take your time. People Oriented YOU, your family, your friends, your fellow American and policies affecting military and civilian personnel. Secretary Rumsfeld emphasized that "it is the objective of the Department of to eliminate Defense discrimination based 6n race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin He pointed out that the revised directive broadens the scope of the department's Equal Opportunity Program to embrace all DOD activities, and not just those addressed to employment opportunity. He said: "It is another indication of our efforts to eradicate any acts of discrimination throughout the Department of Defense." For the first time, the directive requires an annual report by the military departments and Defense agencies to the Secretary of Defense. The reports will report progress in achieving the goals of the Affirmative Action Plans. Maria Williams Jackie Salvltti Joan Wright Gerry Wagstaff Joe Liu 621-736- 731-367- children. The directive states that heads of DOD components shall be responsible for equal opportunity within their respective jurisdictions. They will assure that equal opportunity policies and principles are applied to every activity under their jurisdiction. In addition, the directive reemphasizes that it is DOD policy to: . Require DOD contractors to comply with the policy of equal opportunity: 2. Ensure that all e activities, and any 1 on-ba- se activities offered or other wise made available to DOD personnel are open, as appropriate, to all DOD personnel , regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin: 3. Oppose discrimination in e housing directed against any DOD personnel; 4. Impose, as required, the sanction in cases of off-bas- off-limi- ts discrimination involving places of public accommodation outside military installation. We could go on and on and have an article six pages long, but you already know about most of the hazards associated with a long holiday. Most of them are everyday things that get amplified over a holiday, so just try to recognize the warnings, such as fatigue, too much sun or too much booze, and slow down or cool it for awhile. Our interest in life is to progress and look to the future and an accident, especially during an event in life such as this, only causes a delay, or in some cases, an end of progress. This is not what we want and we are doubly sure, not what you really i want. our Bicentennial Celebration, "go forth on the 4th," and celebrate, enjoy, love, and pursue your interest, but do it with the intent of returning from your pursuits accident free. So, in In keeping with the spirit of our Bicentennial and the Safety '76 program - you can make it happen. We want you back. Have a safe and enjoyable Fourth. 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Your immediate reaction is to think, "Good grief, don't the Safety people ever get tired of these briefings, articles and whatever, and don't they think we get tired of reading them?" From your Safety Staff in the ALC Safety Office, we wish you all a Happy Bicentennial Celebration, but for you and your of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has signed a of revised Department to Defense directive strengthen equal opportunity Dixie Reichmuth Liz Budke Phyllis Smith owo & ASSOCIATES 5978 So. 1900 V. 773-846- 4 Eddie Boehlen Jan Lewis Claudia Marks Dean Johnson Delmar Smith roy flfl flfl 1717 1717 17 17 DO Sal-Vit- ti 15 Bicentennial Celebrations family's sake, please take one minute, 60 short seconds, to think about safety before you embark on your 4th of July July 4th! ! Holiday travel, fireworks, picnics, festivities and other gala activities, all celebrating the birthday of our independence. 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