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Trust Your Training

When I found out my application for the Fixed-Wing Multi-engine Qualification Course was approved and I was selected to attend, I was very excited. However, I was a little apprehensive — not about the overall course, just one area in particular.

Playing with Fire

Every July Fourth, Americans gather at parades, barbecues and other events to celebrate our nation’s independence. Traditionally, fireworks are the highlight of these celebrations. All too often, though, the night ends badly due to someone’s carelessness. Unfortunately, I speak from experience.

  • 26 June 2016
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Learning from My Mistakes

By 6 p.m., we’d emptied the bottle and one of our friends suggested we go to a local club. Sqig and I were up for it. After all, seven hours of work while drinking a case of beer, followed by two hours of drinking bourbon — all on empty stomachs — shouldn’t stop us.

  • 19 June 2016
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Nailed It!

Always use common sense with handling power tools. I can’t believe that I was so stupid to actually fire a nail gun toward me. Also, protective clothing and equipment must be worn at all times when doing construction. After all, sooner or later, everyone gets nailed.

  • 19 June 2016
  • Author: Army Safety
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Recipe for Disaster

Just as we crossed the protective barriers — BOOM! — the entire helicopter shook violently. The unsecured crewmember monitoring the load was thrown to the side of the airframe. Our flight engineer shouted, “We’re hit, put it down, put it down,” an intense task for the pilot on the controls given the DZ location.

  • 19 June 2016
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 1498
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Know Your Tires

When was the last time you checked the air pressure in your motorcycle’s tires? Do you even remember? Every year, riders are injured or killed in crashes caused by underinflated or neglected tires.

  • 12 June 2016
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 1268
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