Risk Management Magazine

A near-miss incident where a left-turning sedan cut off an oncoming motorcycle highlights that crossing vehicles represent one of the most lethal threats to riders. This close call demonstrates that active situational awareness, rapid defensive swerving and high-visibility gear are a rider's critical lines of defense against driver inattention and cognitive miscalculations.

The tragic death of a young sergeant crushed beneath a tactical vehicle during routine maintenance underscores that repetitive motor pool tasks harbor lethal, often normalized hazards. To prevent such irreversible losses, leaders and Soldiers must move beyond "checking the box" on safety.

A sudden, unannounced banking maneuver by a lead UH-60L Black Hawk avoiding a storm wall nearly caused a mid-air disaster for its trailing formation aircraft. This close call emphasizes that flight crews must proactively reject the mental trap of "get-there-itis" when weather deteriorates.