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Considering the circumstances, I count myself lucky. When compared to the statistics, surviving a motorcycle accident is no small feat. There’s a saying that riders know all too well: It’s not a matter of if you will fall, crash or drop your bike, but a matter of when. That night, my "when" arrived.

Use the Right Tool!

As maintenance professionals, we often take risks without thinking of the consequences. Proper tool care and use is part of being a professional. Unfortunately, we don’t always take care of our tools and too often use them improperly.

  • 27 October 2024
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On the Nose

Although many years have passed, I distinctly recall the practical exercise on changing a tire as a young private just starting my military career. The reason why this memory stands out is due to a run-in with a particularly loud and brash drill instructor who happened to see me working without eye protection. The ensuing 15-minute PT session ensured I learned one thing — personal protective equipment is important.

  • 27 October 2024
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One Man's Trash is Another Man's Mishap

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But is it, really? Not when it comes to tree stands!

  • 20 October 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Put the Brakes on Speeding

Advances in motor vehicles, much like our computer systems, have grown by leaps and bounds since that first speeding arrest. By today’s standards, the first cars were little more than a box with tires and a steering wheel.

  • 20 October 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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A Vital Part of the Team

It was a fairly routine flight. The weather reports showed conditions deteriorating slightly, but it was still within our briefed minimums and the unit command approved the flight.

  • 20 October 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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