Risk Management Magazine

We knew what we had to do and began to value speedy response times more and more as the operations continued. As our comfort grew, so did our complacency.

To create a safe and successful organization that ensures combat readiness, all service members must demonstrate courageous self-leadership.

We made the necessary adjustments for our situation, but more importantly, we saw the importance of staying calm, effective crew coordination and relying on our training as aviators to keep us safe while effectively executing the mission.