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The Day After

It’s always sad when a Soldier survives combat only to be killed in a preventable accident once they return home. My friend, John, was barely 20 years old when it happened to him. He was just trying to have a little fun. Life is sometimes cruel.

Divine Intervention

There comes a time in an adult’s life when you just want to say, “What were you thinking?” That’s exactly what I said one July morning after reading a young Soldier’s Facebook posts.

  • 1 December 2014
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Here, There and Everywhere Between

I thought working at Fort Drum, New York, for more than 18 years had given me a pretty good feel on how to gauge weather conditions. My complacency and overconfidence one winter day, however, made me question not only my “weather nose,” but also my sanity.

  • 1 December 2014
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Practice What You Preach

It took me almost getting killed or seriously injured to learn the value of practicing what I preach — seat belts save lives. Learn from my close call, just as I did, and always buckle up for safety.

  • 1 November 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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Turkey Trouble

There I was, about to deep fry my very first Thanksgiving turkey. At first, I wasn’t sure this was a challenge I wanted to tackle.

  • 1 November 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 10865
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Rocky Road

Whether it’s a convoy operation or a trip with your family, it’s always a good idea to perform a map or route reconnaissance. You’ll have the advantage of locating rest stops, places to fill up or, just maybe, possible road hazards.

  • 1 November 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 10213
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