Risk Management Magazine

This mission was for six UH-60s to insert troops into the open, isolated desert of Kuwait under zero percent illumination, zero contrast (or ground references), also known as “Red Illum.” It was one of the most challenging landings any one of us has ever accomplished to date.

Lately, I have been watching a cyclist on Fort Rucker engage in what I would consider peculiar behavior. He rides as if he’s completely alone on the road. 

Exactly six months after I bought my first motorcycle, I had my first accident. It’s a day I’ll never forget.