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Deadly Consequences
1 Apr 2014

Deadly Consequences

Simulated combat scenarios, such as those that occur during training exercises, should not be an excuse to ignore technical manual instructions. Doing so could have deadly consequences, like what occurred in the incident described in this article. 

Gut Check

Gut Check
I was excited about the flight. The commander and I would fly to the site — I as the PC and he as my co-pilot — recon it, refuel, have lunch and return. I was confident in my abilities to handle any situation and wanted to show him what I could do.
  • 1 April 2014
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More than a Good Idea

More than a Good Idea
Soldiers believe we are immune to “Murphy.” If the “I-won’t-get-hurt-because-I-won’t-allow-it-to-happen” mentality sounds familiar, keep reading. 
  • 1 April 2014
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Sticker Shock

Sticker Shock
Most of us have probably perused a local flea market or street-side vendor, looking for a great deal. When searching for these values, however, one must remember to weigh the proposed savings against the potential risk. I found this out first hand. 
  • 1 March 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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The Risks are Still Real

The Risks are Still Real
I recall that I was scared to death the first time I had to fly low level or punch into the clouds at 400 feet. That scared feeling is a natural reaction to a dangerous situation. While we may become desensitized to these situations, the risk is still very real.  
  • 1 March 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 1351
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Weathering the Storm

Weathering the Storm
I’ll think twice about trying to push into weather, especially when there isn’t a real need to do so. While I am glad to have experienced flying in this type of situation, I hope to never have to go through it again.
  • 1 March 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 1483
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