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Flying Blind
1 May 2014

Flying Blind

As we departed Farah on a medevac mission, everything was going well. Visibility was excellent and we had plenty of illumination. Then we ran into visibility issues — an unforecasted dust storm.

Handle with Care

Handle with Care
Weapons are designed to disable designated enemy personnel and, in the hands of properly trained Soldiers, accomplish this task exceptionally well. We must remember, however, a weapon is the instrument of its operator. 
  • 1 May 2014
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A Life Saved

A Life Saved
Sgt. Stacy Norman wrote the following letter to her Motorcycle Safety Foundation training instructors after being involved in a close call while riding her Kawasaki ZX-6R on I-10 East.
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Peacetime vs. Wartime Accidents

Peacetime vs. Wartime Accidents
Our Army is quickly transitioning to a predominantly peacetime force, and for a generation of younger Soldiers, it will be their first opportunity to spend extended time at home with family and friends. 
  • 1 May 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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From Good to Bad

From Good to Bad
There are a number of policies and procedures that assist aviators and air traffic controllers in avoiding near misses. However, if both do not understand the local procedures established at a designated airfield, the consequences can be dangerous.
  • 1 May 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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End of the Road

End of the Road
Back in the fall of 2004, I let complacency cause one of our Soldiers to be injured. It was an important lesson learned that we carried with us the rest of our deployment.
  • 1 May 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
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