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PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., familiarize themselves with the Advanced Crew Escape Suit at the helicopter squadron Nov. 13, in preparation for the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavor from nearby Kennedy Space Center. The spacesuit, also known as the "pumpkin suit," contains such items as a signal flare, survival radio, strobe light, drinking water, motion-sickness pills and a one-man life raft. Members of the 38th RQS and 563rd Rescue Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. deployed to provide astronauts with contingency medical launch support. The shuttle is scheduled to launch at 7:55 p.m. Nov. 14. Members of NASA's biomedical engineering lab administered the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Flipse)

Supporting Space Shuttle Endeavor

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., familiarize themselves with the Advanced Crew Escape Suit at the helicopter squadron Nov. 13, in preparation for the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavor from nearby Kennedy Space Center. The spacesuit, also known as the "pumpkin suit," contains such items as a signal flare, survival radio, strobe light, drinking water, motion-sickness pills and a one-man life raft. Members of the 38th RQS and 563rd Rescue Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. deployed to provide astronauts with contingency medical launch support. The shuttle is scheduled to launch at 7:55 p.m. Nov. 14. Members of NASA's biomedical engineering lab administered the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Paul Flipse)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Amanda Sims-High, 23d Medical Group Family Advocacy officer, presents Tech. Sgt. Katherine Gay, 23d Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, with a plaque for her role in the Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness luncheon Oct. 8, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Gay shared her experience as a domestic violence survivor with guests in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

Jennifer Stevick, a local certified nurse practitioner, speaks during the Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness luncheon Oct. 8, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Stevick spoke to attendees about the importance of identifying risk factors for breast cancer, how family history of breast cancer can affect individuals and also debunked myths about the disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

Lawanna Barron, 23d Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy outreach manager, speaks about her experience as a three-year breast cancer survivor during the Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness luncheon, Oct. 8, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. One in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

Airmen and local community members participate in a Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness luncheon, Oct. 8, 2015, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The event was designed to raise awareness about breast cancer and domestic violence and how to seek help if affected by them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

Chief master sergeant of the Estonian air force, Janis Jallai, explains the translation of a local restaurants name to 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Airmen during an icebreaker event at Amari Air Base, Estonia, Oct. 1, 2015. The event was designed to bring the 74th EFS Airmen together with the NATO allies they will spend the next several months working alongside to build relationships and further develop interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Estonian air force Airmen go through the buffet line during an icebreaker event at Amari Air Base, Estonia, Oct. 1, 2015. The 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Airmen, assigned to the 23d Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, are deployed as part of a Theater Security Package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, poses for a photo with Chief master sergeant of the Estonian air force, Janis Jallai, during his visit to Amari Air Base, Estonia, Oct. 8, 2015. While at Amari, Davis toured the base, met with members of the Estonian air force leadership and held an all call for the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 23d Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Airmen deployed as part of a Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released))

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks to leadership of the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 23d Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, during his visit to Amari Air Base, Estonia, Oct. 8, 2015. As the command chief, Davis champions and directs enlisted theater security engagement and building partnership capacity in an area of responsibility that comprises 104 countries in support of both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bryan France, 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, commander, assigned to the 23d Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, (left), speaks to Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, during the chief’s visit to Amari Air Base, Estonia, Oct. 8, 2015. France gave Davis a tour of their deployed setup and explained the unique capabilities of the 74th EFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa command chief, speaks to Airmen of the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 23d Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, during his visit to Amari Air Base, Estonia, Oct. 8, 2015. Davis explained to the 74th EFS Airmen the importance of their deployed mission and highlighted the role each Airman plays in building partnerships with NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

Individuals worldwide are encouraged to promote online safety as a part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cyber security is defending the confidentiality, integrity, availability and accountability of the information on networks. No one is immune to cyberattacks and as service members; it’s our duty to practice proper cyber safety measures both on and off-duty. Ways to accomplish this are by keeping updated security software, protecting personal information, creating strong passwords and deleting suspicious emails, social network posts and text messages received. As stated by U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. William J. Bender, chief of information dominance and chief information officer, we must continue to adopt and promote a culture of cyber security. Bender added that using this month is an opportune time to practice proper cyber security measures now and beyond to continue efforts in defending the nation in every domain. (U.S. Air Force Illustration by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash/Released)

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