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Frost Bitten

Warm, sunny weather is what most folks think about when it comes to the southern United States. It’s not just warm, but downright hot several months of the year. But the other extreme is also true. Winters can be brutal, even if we don’t have a lot of snow.

A Humbling Event

Aviation is an inherently dangerous occupation that requires a dedicated team to accomplish the mission. Professionalism is a must.

  • 1 January 2015
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Alert and Aware

As a kid, I had two dreams. My first dream was to become a pilot and fly; my second was to own a motorcycle. After starting flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama, I finally had the money to make that second dream come true and bought a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.

  • 1 January 2015
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Weathering the Conditions

Aviators know winter weather conditions can deteriorate quickly and create a wide range of issues they must deal with such as poor visibility, turbulence and icing. But they have two tools to help them manage the challenges — flight planning and frequent weather briefings.

  • 1 January 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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The Silent Killer

Hundreds of people die every year from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Most of us, however, are still unaware of the dangers of this potentially lethal gas.

  • 1 January 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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Mayhem on the Motorway

I had just gotten gas and pulled back onto Interstate 40 when I spotted a smoking mass of twisted metal ahead. I pulled my company truck to the side of the road, grabbed the fire extinguisher from the back and ran to the vehicle. I was the only person who stopped. Everyone else just kept driving past the scene.

  • 1 January 2015
  • Author: Army Safety
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