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Just Say No
1 Apr 2014

Just Say No

When we are tired, we sometimes make mistakes we wouldn't normally make. This incident taught me that although I was just trying to help, sometimes you just have to say no. I will use this lesson for the rest of my career. 

No Do-overs

No Do-overs
In late 1992, a young staff sergeant named Johnson died in a motorcycle accident. He had owned the motorcycle only four days. If we knew then what we know today, could this Soldier’s death have been prevented?  
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Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness
The city of Tucson, Ariz., rests in a valley surrounded by four separate mountain ranges. I’ve spent much of my adult life exploring those ranges inside and out. One of my favorite activities is caving. This particular trip, however, left me with several lessons learned.
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Seconds Count

Seconds Count
As a pilot, I know that helicopters have vibrations. Heck, every vehicle has vibrations — some good, some bad. The point is you have to be able to determine if you should continue the mission, return to base or, in our case, just land!
  • 1 April 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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When Nature Calls

When Nature Calls
I linked up with a few riding buddies to enjoy the sun on our motorcycles. Little did I know that I soon “connect” with nature in a way I hope to never experience again.
  • 1 April 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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Deadly Consequences

Deadly Consequences
Simulated combat scenarios, such as those that occur during training exercises, should not be an excuse to ignore technical manual instructions. Doing so could have deadly consequences, like what occurred in the incident described in this article. 
  • 1 April 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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