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Saved by the Helmet ... and Laptop
1 Dec 2015

Saved by the Helmet ... and Laptop

By the time Nicolas Laboy slammed on his motorcycle brakes, it was already too late. The Honda CBR 600 wobbled hard and fell over, and Nicolas skidded across the road until he and the bike crunched against the pickup truck.

Talking Trash

Talking Trash

There I was — right in the middle of all the action as the 101st Airborne Division rolled through Iraq in its quest to remove Saddam Hussein from power. As dramatic as that may sound, we also did a lot of uninteresting tasks during my time in Iraq, such as setting up assembly areas in the middle of the desert.

  • 1 December 2015
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Snowmobile Safety

Snowmobile Safety

I grew up in central Maine, so you can imagine winter sports were an integral part of my life. With nearly six months a year of snow, I learned at a young age that snowmobiling could be a great way to get rid of those winter blues. I also learned the importance of wearing the proper personal protective equipment and being prepared for the unexpected.

  • 1 December 2015
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My Fight with a 30-Cent Washer

My Fight with a 30-Cent Washer

It started out like most any other night in a Balad — same mission, same timeline, same hot preflight. My co-pilot/gunner and I were to be the trail aircraft in a flight of two Apaches for yet another ground support mission over Baghdad.

  • 1 December 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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Stress in the Cockpit

Stress in the Cockpit

If you’re an Army aviator, do you know why it is important to recognize the signs of fatigue and significant events in your life or the lives of the other Soldiers in your unit? I do. This is my story.

  • 1 December 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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When a Good Plan Goes Bad

When a Good Plan Goes Bad

Consequences are typically predictable, which means most accidents are preventable. When you have to decide whether to ride with a designated driver or drink and drive, what will you choose? Will you be able to live with the consequences?

  • 1 December 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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