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    Crosswalk Catastrophes 0 PMV-4
    USACRC Editor

    Crosswalk Catastrophes

    Since I am lucky enough to live in an area with year-round nice weather, I have eschewed the treadmill and opted to trek the sidewalks near my home. Now that I am spending more time as a pedestrian, I’ve discovered many drivers do not...
    Racing Toward Disaster 0 PMV-4
    USACRC Editor

    Racing Toward Disaster

    My commute to and from work is about as simple as I could want. I travel on rural roads, except for a 10-minute jaunt on a major highway. If I were ever to be involved in an accident, I figured the highway would be the most likely place due to...
    More than Words 0 Military Ops & Training
    USACRC Editor

    More than Words

    The importance of wearing a seat belt is stressed before just about every convoy, training safety briefing and weekend. Like most young Soldiers, I listened to the words and would say “Hooah!” after my leaders were finished briefing....
    A Feline FOD Check 0 Aviation
    USACRC Editor

    A Feline FOD Check

    Foreign object damage on a military aircraft is a serious issue. Before every mission, the entire flight crew, which is five personnel on a CH-47, checks for foreign object debris (FOD) and ensures the aircraft is ready for the mission. Depending...

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    A Shocking Experience

    Whenever I hear about lightning-related injuries in the military or civilian community, I always share my experience. My hope is that it provides a little awareness about the dangers of a potentially deadly natural phenomenon.

    When Production Overrides Safety

    Recently, I had the opportunity to investigate a rollover mishap on an Army installation involving an explosives-laden vehicle. What I discovered opened my eyes as to how often production overrides safety.

    • 26 February 2023
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    Learn the Signs

    With traumatic injuries, such as those seen in combat or vehicle accidents, it’s hard to know which injured Soldier needs care first. Sometimes, however, the Soldier that looks OK is the one who’s in most desperate need of help.

    • 12 February 2023
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    Safety Takes a Backseat

    Movement operations might not sound dangerous, and they’re certainly not all that glamorous. As my unit’s movement officer, I must confess I wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of moving our equipment — all 1,500 pieces — from theater and being the last to arrive home.

    • 29 January 2023
    • Author: USACRC Editor
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    A State of Being

    We started our movement shortly after dark and all was uneventful for the first hour. My squad leader was training me on the “finer points” of driving while towing the tool van.

    • 15 January 2023
    • Author: USACRC Editor
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