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Blowouts and the Bike

This is a typical "there-I-was" story, much like the ones I enjoy reading about in safety magazines. The only difference is I am the subject, and the following events (yes, that’s multiple events) happened to me. The lessons I learned motivated me to change the way I think about my favorite hobby — motorcycle riding.

When the Plan Becomes the Hazard

A few years ago, I experienced a near-miss while flying an AH-64D that taught me a lesson I will never forget: Adaptability and safety are more important than a rigid training schedule. When environmental hazards and fatigue combine to elevate risk, sometimes the best decision is to terminate training and land the aircraft.

  • 5 April 2026
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Elevating Professional Standards and Reshaping Global Safety Credentials

A groundbreaking U.S. Army initiative is elevating the professional credentials of its safety personnel by forging a vital link between military safety protocols and civilian professional certifications. Driven by a commitment to excellence, this effort is not only transforming the Army's safety culture but also reshaping global safety standards.

  • 5 April 2026
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A Nearly Perfect Storm

It was my fault as much as it was his. I work with safety professionals and hear the statistics every day. Yet there I was in my own little world, rushing to get home and not paying attention to the other drivers on the road. That’s how I ended up forced into the median at 60 mph.

  • 5 April 2026
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Eyes on the Ground, Head in the Clouds

Let’s walk through how we approach this at the battalion level. It’s a process, not a single event, and it starts long before anyone even thinks about hooking up to an anchor line cable.

  • 29 March 2026
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 263
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Hawaiian Crunch

I was riding my Suzuki Hayabusa to get the fluids running through it. Since it was a show bike, I didn’t ride it much. Out of my motorcycle collection, the Hayabusa was my favorite because of all the custom work I had put into it. Sadly, I wouldn’t be riding it back home.

  • 29 March 2026
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 169
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