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The Risk of Routine
6 Feb 2022

The Risk of Routine

During one deployment, I was part of an aircrew that, upon landing, discovered an open and damaged engine nacelle. My first reaction was how the nacelle latch could fail in flight because I always check them during my walk-around. I asked myself, “I did check them this time, right?”

The Saddest Night of My Life

The Saddest Night of My Life

I hope anyone reading this article will take this experience to heart and recognize the sights, sounds and smells from that night are ones I will never forget. The life you save could be your own, but it could also be one you can’t live with taking.

  • 6 February 2022
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Why Fitness Matters

Why Fitness Matters

An important aspect of being a member of the U.S. military service is to meet basic physical fitness standards established by Department of Defense instruction. The DOD requires each service to establish its own physical training program to measure fitness in a way determined most relevant to that service.

  • 1 February 2022
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Cutting Out Mishaps

Cutting Out Mishaps

Of the many types of power saws available for purchase, the circular saw is one of the most popular. However, if used incorrectly or recklessly, the saw’s exposed blade is a laceration and amputation hazard.

  • 1 February 2022
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 6088
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Pushing the Limits Safely

Pushing the Limits Safely

Everything was perfect. Yet, I found myself inverted, looking at these beautiful surroundings from the five-point racing harness of a turbo Can-Am that was repeatedly rolling in a violent crash.

  • 1 February 2022
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 692
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Luck -- Plain and Simple

Luck -- Plain and Simple

While deployed to an Eastern European country as a chief warrant officer three, I was a maintenance test pilot assigned to a UH-60L air assault company. My unit was more than halfway through our deployment with no major aircraft mishaps. Well, at least none yet.

  • 30 January 2022
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 600
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