Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign for 2013 Published May 30, 2013 By Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs Office KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- The Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force remind everyone to enjoy their summer and stay Safe-n-Sound. The memorandum reads: The Memorial Day holiday marked the official start of the 2013 Critical Days of Summer campaign, themed Safe-n-Sound, All Year Round. Although the critical days of summer conclude on September 3rd, this year's theme shows you are valued EVERY day ofthe year. Your commitment to our core values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence enables our Air Force to accomplish great things every day. We need you to commit to safety with the same intensity. Your dedication to Excellence In All We Do means doing everything- from our mission to summer recreation activities- the right way. By definition, doing things the right way means the safe way. Taking care of yourself and your wingmen this summer will help ensure that our entire Air Force team can perform our mission wherever and whenever the nation calls. Each of you has a remarkable story. As you participate in summer activities with your family and friends, don't let your story end with an unsafe choice. Enjoy the summer with the same dedication and enthusiasm you give to our mission and our core values. Make your story a great one, and stay Safe-n-Sound. signed Michael B. Donley Secretary of the Air Force Mark A. Welsh III General, USAF Chief of Staff James A. Cody Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force