 The summer months in Japan can get very hot, but that doesn't stop Yacosca sailors and their family members from getting out in the sun, playing games, and having cookouts. Staff from Yacosca Naval Hospital enjoy seeing people staying active, but want to remind people to stay safe from summer dangers like heat stress. You should be concerned about drinking enough water. Just because you are not showing signs or symptoms of being dehydrated doesn't mean you're not. Usually when you feel the thirst, you're usually 30% dehydrated. You need to make sure you drink more water than you drink soda or tea or anything like that. You need to make sure you take care of your body because heat exhaustion can creep up on you really quick without you knowing. The real heat of the Japanese summer is almost upon Yacosca. So be prepared and stay safe in the sun. Heady Officer Kirk Putnam, Yacosca Naval Base, Japan.