Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) hosted a Health and Safety Fair on board Naval Air Station Pensacola April 21.

Twenty static displays were featured during the four-hour event, providing information on topics such as beach safety, drunk driving, chiropractic screenings and disaster preparedness.

"This event is designed to educate young service members as well as civilian employees on a variety of health and safety topics," said NASC Safety Manager John Prince. "This also helps prepare them for the [Department of the Navy] 101 Critical Days of Summer program."

"The fair is used to remind and protect our people and their families and reduce the chance for mishap by increasing awareness of hazards, particularly seasonal safety and health issues to help them enjoy what the area has to offer without getting hurt," said Naval Air Station Pensacola Safety Manager Jonathan Winters.

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Safety manager Krystal Hancock said the interactive fair offered attendees the opportunity to engage subject matter experts in areas of concern.

"The overarching message is making safe practices in on- and off- duty activities a natural part of the Navy and Marine Corps culture," said Hancock. "Making good risk decisions shouldn't stop when we leave the work environment every day. It is something that should carry over in our thought processes regardless of the activity."

Other NAS Pensacola programs highlighted during the event included displays from the Fleet and Family Support Services Center (FFSC) and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). FFSC had several displays covering many of the programs they provide to service members, including life skills topics, financial management, counseling, disaster preparedness and the sexual assault awareness program.

Naval Aviation Schools Command, located onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, hosts courses including enlisted and commissioned training programs for aircrew, aviator, survival and prospective commanding officers. NASC is part of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, which provides single site management for Navy and Marine Corps aviation technical training.

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