Risk Management Magazine

Most of us have experienced the pain of a friction blister. These injuries form when an object, such as a sock, shoe or strap, is repeatedly moved across a part of the body with enough force to cause the layers of skin to release heat.

Whether you’re a newly licensed driver or an experienced 88M with a “gazillion” miles logged, reduced traction from snow, ice and rain can make driving during the winter months especially dangerous.

I have been blessed in my career with outstanding noncommissioned officers who knew what needed to be done to keep Soldiers safe. I truly believe they were the only reason I was able to successfully conduct those ranges without any injury.