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Playing with Fire

Soldiers remain indoors much more during the cold winter months than in the spring and summer, when the weather is sunny and pleasant. In some cases, this means many appliances and electronic devices will remain plugged in and running for longer periods of time, which can increase the risk of an accidental fire.

Over Water, Out of Power

Over the last 18 years, there have been many events I’ve written about. Most would probably be good reads, but one in particular sticks out — the infamous dual-engine rollback in a UH-60A over ALANA intersection just south of the Honolulu VOR.

  • 1 November 2015
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Merge Right

A few years ago, my family and I drove from North Carolina to Florida to visit my in-laws for the holidays. As we made the roughly 600-mile, 10-hour trip, I was reminded how important it is that people share the road courteously and responsibly.

  • 1 November 2015
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SOPs ... Who Needs Them?

What is a standard operating procedure? Why do we have them? What good are they? Are we required to have one?

  • 1 November 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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Keep Going in the Snow

Driving is a challenging task. Traffic, road construction, rain, kids making noise, the radio and ringing cellphones can all be very distracting. Couple that with slick wintry roads, black ice, snow and sleet and you’ve added a whole new element to driving.

  • 30 October 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 10873
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Grief and Guilt

What started off as a great day took a horrifying turn that will have a lifelong effect on my family. I hope sharing our story will help prevent others from ever having to deal with a similar heartbreaking accident.

  • 30 October 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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