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Ultimately, personally procured equipment is a valuable asset in the cockpit — but only when integrated safely and thoughtfully. Commanders and crews must collaborate to ensure all gear supports, rather than compromises, mission success. By...

I'll begin with this: Don't let experience, years of service with deployments and training received lull you into a false sense of security. A little about myself as we begin. I have been in the service for 36 years. I take good care of...

Falling from a vehicle might sound funny, but witnessing it firsthand offers a starkly different perspective. Regardless of the administrative controls in place, variables like time, fatigue and complacency directly affect our decisions to wear...

In the modern military lexicon, the term "tactical" is often associated with high-speed, dynamic actions — the kick to a door, the precision of a rifle shot or the stealth of a reconnaissance patrol. Yet one of the most...