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Respect the Road
They say there are only two kinds of motorcycle riders — those who have crashed and those who are going to crash. While I do not take pride in this fact, I must admit that I am a rider who has crashed … twice.
Truth and Consequences
For me, off-duty safety was just something I always had to hear about before being released for a long weekend. The message was always the same: Have a plan, wear your PPE, take a buddy and so on. Fortunately, I eventually got the message — but it nearly cost me my life.
  • 1 February 2014
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Ready, Set — Don’t Go
I was eager to participate in a track meet the forward operating base was hosting. However, the meet was that day, and I wasn’t in my best shape because of my unit’s operating tempo. Still, I felt I’d be OK because I was a good runner in high school. I was wrong.
  • 1 February 2014
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Vehicle Maintenance
As the company safety officer, I was sometimes asked if vehicle inspections were completed. Usually, my response was, “Yes and no.” On paper, you could clearly see the inspections were done; however, I knew many had been pencil whipped by a buddy. 
  • 1 February 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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The Last Time I Didn't Wear a Seat Belt
I grew up during a time when most states didn’t have laws requiring vehicle occupants to wear a seat belt. As a teenager, I wore a seat belt when I was riding in the car with my parents. Riding with my friends, however, was different story.
  • 1 February 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 13069
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Is the weapon clear?

Whether Soldiers are handling a military or privately owned weapon, safety should always be a top concern.

  • 8 January 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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