In July we recognize National Air Traffic Controller Day, which honors those who keep us all safe as we travel by air. Recently the work of Air Traffic Controllers has been in the news with reports of multiple near misses in the skies. The stress of this occupation is similar to those of our first responders, and the rate of PTSD is climbing. We also take time to recognize the stress felt by 911 dispatchers, often the “first” first responder to participate in a critical event. Let’s thank all of our heroes, and acknowledge all the stress they face while keeping us all safe.
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