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SUBJ/2019 SECNAV SUMMER SAFETY MESSAGE//

RMKS/1.  As the weather improves, we naturally become more active and engaged 
in outdoor activities such as water sports, camping, golfing, and hiking.  
While we embrace these and so many other activities, we must mitigate the 
inherent risks to keep our Sailors, Marines, Civilians, and their families 
safe.  Last year from Memorial Day to Labor Day, we unfortunately lost 21 of 
our fellow warriors to preventable mishaps.  Of those fatalities, 17 were on 
the roads in private automobiles or motorcycles.  Each of those losses is 
tragic to families, friends, and to our Navy and Marine Corps team.

2.  Aggressively managing risk is a critical necessity as we approach the 
summer season.  To achieve this, it is essential that we re -emphasize two of 
our Safety Campaign Themes:
    a.  Every Sailor, Marine, and Civilian Cares Enough to be a Safety Leader
    b.  "Cutting Corners Costs Lives

3.  I expect leaders at all levels to take a proactive approach to be aware, 
socialize, and thoroughly brief the summer hazards to all command personnel.  
Incorporate individual accountability and responsibility.  Get to know your 
people and help them make wise choices both on and off the job.  The summer 
is a fantastic time of the year to refresh, reflect, and spend time with 
family and friends.  I encourage each of you to get out and take advantage of 
the opportunities the season provides.  Have a plan, have a buddy, and if you 
choose to drink, drink responsibly.  Let’s also remember all those who are 
deployed, as they may be limited in their ability to enjoy the season to the 
same degree that we can.  We all appreciate their professionalism and 
dedication to the mission.

4.  I continue to be impressed by the caliber of our people and the lethality 
that we bring to the fight.  I am humbled to be your Secretary of the Navy 
and look forward to continuing to serve alongside you.  Be safe and enjoy 
your summer!

5.  Released by the Honorable Richard Spencer, Secretary of the Navy.

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