Commander's Call: We can do better Published Oct. 28, 2009 By Airman 1st Class Katherine Holt 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- During a commander's call Friday, Col. Larry Martin, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, reminded Airmen about their responsibilities to drive safely. "It's time to stop killing our Airmen and others on the road," he said. "You would do anything for your wingman, your family or your neighbors; even sacrificing your life for them. Yet, many of you would think nothing of having a few drinks and operating a 3,000 pound vehicle at high rates of speed in traffic. I need you all to do better!" In fiscal 2009, 47 Airmen lost their lives in private motor vehicle mishaps compared to 29 Airmen in 2008. According to Air Force safety experts, non-compliance with seatbelt usage and speed limit laws were identified as causal factors in 68 percent of the motor vehicle fatalities. The Secretary and the Chief said the goal from this point on is "ZERO Airmen lost in preventable PMV mishaps." "I don't want the next one to be you," said Colonel Martin. "Be responsible, have a plan and be a good wingman.'' To attack the situation at hand, MacDill will be hosting the Save-A-Life tour Nov. 2 and 3 at the Short Fitness Center, here. This is mandatory for all Airmen under the age of 27 and supervisors of Airmen under the age of 27. There are two available times for Airmen to attend. Nov. 2, Airmen can attend the 7 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. briefing. Nov. 3, Airmen can attend the 7 a.m. or 4 p.m. briefing. Mr. Jason Jackson, 6th Air Mobility Wing Safety, strongly recommends Airmen and their supervisors arrive at the Short Fitness Center basketball courts 30 minutes prior to the briefing time. Additional reporting by Mark Diamond, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs.