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Author: Susanne Greene, Naval Safety Center Public Affairs

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The Heat is On, Stay Cool

July 20, 2018

Training

Restore Readiness

In the last five years the U.S. Navy has recorded 698 instances of heat stress, two of which were fatal. Working or playing in hot weather can lead to illness or death if you're not prepared.