 Good day members of the Wyoming military department. I thought I'd just take a few moments to deliver a safety message as we get Close to the 4th of July and our 245th birthday this year Now's the time to go out with our families and experience all the great things that Wyoming has But just understand that there's dangers out there when we do that Particularly in motor vehicles on the safety side of the house this year the National Guard as a whole has really suffered We've lost more than nine individuals to off-duty motor vehicle accidents. We've lost our in here in Wyoming We've lost our own to a motorcycle accident So it's it's something that we take seriously and it's something that we have to remember can happen to us if we're not careful When you're driving across our great state Also remember don't drink and drive Don't text and drive Let people know where you're going so in case that you have an incident on the way there People know where to find you because it's important for us to to take care of one another when we can Motorcycle riding is one of the few things I can think of that when you do it a hundred percent correctly You can still get fatally injured So please remember to take extra special care when you're on your motorcycle Make sure that you're wearing your helmet make sure that you have your PPE and make sure that your head's on a Swivel because sometimes folks out there aren't looking for you Another hazard we don't often think about is fire safety Particularly this year when wildfires are going to be so prevalent So as you're setting up your campsites and getting ready to go play in the outdoors Remember to find a place where you can egress quickly Secondarily if you can find a place where you can see wildfires coming or somewhat protected from wildfires keep that in mind Wyoming has great opportunities for outdoor fun and excitement and I hope you and your family get to enjoy all those this year Please just do it safely. We need you back here to serve as a sword and shield all of you. Have a great summer