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In the Can
1 Jan 2015

In the Can

Have you ever wondered how a Soldier feels after coming home from a deployment in a country like Iraq? After living in dangerous and demanding conditions for a year or more, some of us feel incredibly strong — almost invincible. That feeling of invincibility got me into a dangerous situation during the winter of 2007.

The Santa Safety Speech

The Santa Safety Speech

‘Twas the night before Christmas and at the Claus place, Ol’ Santa was angry and turning red in the face.

  • 1 December 2014
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Here, There and Everywhere Between

Here, There and Everywhere Between

I thought working at Fort Drum, New York, for more than 18 years had given me a pretty good feel on how to gauge weather conditions. My complacency and overconfidence one winter day, however, made me question not only my “weather nose,” but also my sanity.

  • 1 December 2014
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Practice What You Preach

Practice What You Preach

It took me almost getting killed or seriously injured to learn the value of practicing what I preach — seat belts save lives. Learn from my close call, just as I did, and always buckle up for safety.

  • 1 November 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 10472
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100 Percent Disaster

100 Percent Disaster

Some things are more important than rank. Be willing to listen to anyone who is knowledgeable about the hazards you are facing and understands how to use risk management to mitigate them.

  • 1 November 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 10911
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What Does It Take?

What Does It Take?
In April 1989, two Soldiers were killed when they hit an oncoming vehicle. They’d both been drinking and neither was wearing a seat belt. They’d been on their way to pick up a fellow Soldier and bring him back to a party. However, they never returned. What happened changed my life forever. I was their platoon sergeant.
  • 1 October 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 10334
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