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Pushing My Luck
13 Jan 2026

Pushing My Luck

Hanging upside down in my seat, restrained by my seat belt, I was thinking, “How did I get here? What did I do to get myself in this situation?” All I could see through my windshield was the snow on the ground. Then, I suddenly heard knocking on my window and my buddy asking, "Scott, are you OK?"

The Most Dangerous Time to Drive

The Most Dangerous Time to Drive

While we do only one quarter of our driving at night, 50 percent of traffic deaths happen during those hours. It doesn't matter whether the road is familiar or not, driving at night is always more dangerous. By taking some extra precautions, we can all contribute to reducing these numbers.

  • 14 December 2025
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When a Plan Doesn't Come Together

When a Plan Doesn't Come Together

It was a Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and I’d traveled from Fort Drum, New York, to my grandmother’s house in Massachusetts to visit family. I planned to return to Fort Drum on Sunday because my unit was deploying to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, the following day. I’d made this drive many times, so it would be an easy trip — or so I thought.

  • 7 December 2025
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The Dangers of Low Water Crossings

The Dangers of Low Water Crossings

On our way to the hunting spot, we crossed a bridge over a very swollen creek. We were amazed at how high the water was compared to normal. We traversed this road often, so we knew the water was sure to be just as amazing farther ahead at the low water crossing. Little did we know! So, we pressed on.

  • 28 September 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 842
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Doers Do What Checkers Check

Doers Do What Checkers Check

Some behaviors bring pride to themselves and the unit, others disgrace. Reckless driving — arguably the greatest threat to our formations today — should be no different. So why are we failing to influence our Soldiers' driving habits? The answer is simple: we haven’t really tried.

  • 14 September 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 1108
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No Tread to Spare

No Tread to Spare

About 150 miles into our trip, the right-front tire blew, causing our car to spin at least three times before coming to a stop on the side of the road. My wife and I were scared to death, but no one was injured.

  • 1 September 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 788
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