JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
In today's world, service members live in a very unpredictable environment where the bad guys are looking to find any means necessary to cause undue harm to us and our families. We need to do everything possible to keep our Airmen and our families safe. And in spite of the death of Osama bin Laden, terrorism is not going to go away. We need to remain vigilant. I have highlighted a few security tips that will help us in doing just that.
- Vary your routes from home to work and back. We need to stay unpredictable. Predictability is what hampers us the most when it comes to staying safe.
- Always check for tampering of the interior and exterior of your vehicle before entering it. Also, check the tires and trunk for fingerprints or smudges. If there are signs of tampering, do not touch your vehicle and contact your local authorities immediately.
- Do not display decals with military affiliations and do not openly display military equipment when off the installation.
- If you plan on traveling overseas you must receive a threat briefing from your security manager or security officer. While overseas, dress conservatively and stay away from wearing distinct military items.
- If it looks, smells and feels bad then it probably is. I've always been taught that what your gut is telling you is probably accurate. If you don't feel safe then get out of that situation.
- Finally, always travel with a Wingman!
As everyone knows our most important resource is our people. Our people make the greatest Air Force in the world run smoothly on a daily basis, so keeping them safe is priority one. Please live by these basic tips, because they may not guarantee your safety but they will definitely aid in your personal security.