Risk Management Magazine

The sun was just coming up as I headed to prepare my aircraft for first-up duty. I went out before the rest of the crew to take care of a few things and have the aircraft ready for the pilots to do their preflight.

When folks think of hazardous riding conditions, they probably envision rain, wind and snow. On this particular day, none of those came into play for my son and me. We experienced a different kind of hazard — an earthquake!

Being involved in direct-support air assaults brings its own hazards that we plan for and work out in every detail.