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Defeating the Dragon

There is a dragon out there that has cost the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) two platoons worth of Soldiers over the past three years due to mishaps. This is an unsustainable loss to which we must find a solution.

An Unintended Highway Exit

Every day, safety is enforced in my company through risk assessments, briefs or training. The fact is my job is very safe due to the restrictions, policies and regulations put into place to mitigate many of the hazards I may face. The most dangerous portion of my day actually takes place when I’m on the ground, driving back and forth to work.

  • 1 December 2024
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Out of Control

The drive to Colorado was enjoyable as I saw the trees turning beautiful shades of gold, brown and red. As luck would have it, winter came early to Colorado, bringing with it the first of many snowstorms. We didn’t get a lot of snow where I lived in west Texas and, when it did fall, the highways, roads and schools all closed. Because of that, I didn’t know how to handle driving in the snow.

  • 3 November 2024
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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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Heading into a Hazard

It was another wet, dreary day in southwest Oklahoma. We’d been dealing with rain for a week and the roads were flooded. Driving to work was a significant event, as vehicle accidents were occurring all over the place due to standing water.

  • 13 October 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 366
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Blowout!

Millions of motorists take to the road every day, but most don't realize the pivotal role that driver's training and thorough safety inspections play in averting catastrophic tire blowouts and safeguarding lives. Join me on a journey as I recount a harrowing incident on a scorching summer afternoon, where swift action and preparedness prevented a potentially fatal rollover.

  • 6 October 2024
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 232
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