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This memorial day . Please join the US

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Army Corps of Engineers , Southwester

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Division . As we pay tribute to the

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brave men and women who made the

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ultimate sacrifice for our country .

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Their courage and selflessness will

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forever be remembered . Let us pause to

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honor their service and reflect on the

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freedoms we enjoy today made possible

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by their dedication and sacrifice . As

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we kick off the unofficial start of

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summer . Let's also take a moment to

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prioritize water and summer safety .

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Whether you're hitting the beach pool

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or enjoying outdoor activities , it's

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crucial to stay vigilant and practice

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safety measures if you are going to be

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in on or around water , keep these

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water safety tips in mind . Supervision

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is key especially for Children and

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inexperienced . Swimmers always swim

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with a buddy and never alone learn CPR .

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It can save lives in emergencies . Be

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aware of water conditions and currents

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before swimming use life jackets ,

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especially in open water or when

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boating . Here are a few additional

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summer safety recommendations for you

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stay hydrated by drinking plenty of

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water , especially in hot weather ,

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protect your skin with sunscreen and

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reapply regularly beat the heat by

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seeking shade and wearing lightweight

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loose fitting clothing , never leave

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Children or pets in parked cars . Even

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for a short time , be cautious of heat

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related illnesses like heat exhaustion

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and heat stroke . This Memorial Day ,

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let's honor our fallen heroes and

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embrace the spirit of summer with

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safety at the forefront of our minds ,

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wishing everyone a safe and meaningful

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Memorial Day weekend .