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Winter driving can be a hazardous task for Soldiers, especially in regions susceptible to a lot of snow. If proper techniques aren’t applied and Soldiers don’t exercise caution, winter driving could quickly turn into a tragedy.

Cold-Weather Injuries: Are You Prepared?

It is that time of the year again when the days are shorter and temperatures colder. Therefore, Soldiers should think ahead about preventing cold-weather injuries. Are you prepared?

  • 10 November 2024
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A Blast from My Past

Have you ever deliberately put yourself in a situation you didn’t think you’d get out of alive, only to survive and vow never to do the same thing again? If so, you’re not alone. I’m lucky to be alive and well after all the stupid stuff I’ve done. When you’re young, it’s hard to distinguish risk from what we perceive as adventure.

  • 3 November 2024
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The Two Sides of a Safety Program

There are two sides to a safety program: administrative and fieldwork. Striking a balance between the two sides allows the safety program and the organization's safety culture to flourish. Neglecting one side or the other will cause the safety program to fail and the organization to suffer.

  • 13 October 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Lowering the Boom

Suddenly, BAM! Out of nowhere, I struck what I thought was a ramp. It was actually a raised roadbed that was closer than I remembered. Worst of all, I hit it at a slanted angle. The roadbed was about 18 inches high and had a sloping angle to the side of it. Hitting it in a HMMWV or truck wouldn’t have been a big deal, but it proved much differently in the SkyTrak.

  • 15 September 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 211
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Shifting Focus

Being in the National Guard, I’ve seen the emphasis placed on private motor vehicle (PMV) safety because of the vast distances some Soldiers must travel to and from drill. I’ve also noticed how that emphasis shifts when those same Soldiers are placed on orders at an armory or in the field for an extended period versus traveling daily to and from training.

  • 8 September 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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