Knowledge

In any complex environment, the pressure of a high operational tempo (OPTEMPO) and the urgency of critical mission requirements can create a powerful temptation to sideline established safety standards. The mission-first mindset, while essential...

Our SP and commander decided the best place for me was on one of our night shifts at a time of day when the enemy was less active, allowing me to get more experience before throwing me into the fray. It was on one of these early morning flights...

When off duty, it’s easy to take the need for safety training for granted. Such was the case when I made a cross-country move after transitioning from regular active duty to the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) with the U.S. Army Reserve. By the...

The date was April 26, 2023. I was TDY and had just returned to my hotel room after having dinner with a co-worker. About 7:45 p.m., I received a phone call from a number I did not recognize. I answered it anyway. The person on the other end of...