Risk Management Magazine

Look closely at your formation. The next cold-weather casualty is likely standing right in front of you. Although winter weather threatens every Soldier, targeting prevention efforts at the highest-risk demographic pays massive dividends for leaders.

On a busy flight line, the boundary between a routine maintenance day and an in-flight emergency can hang by a single, unseated fastener. During a postflight inspection on an AH-64E Apache, a discrepancy was noted involving an airframe panel that had been removed during earlier maintenance. Although the panel appeared secure at a brief glance, an intuitive feeling that something was wrong prompted a closer look — challenging the immense pressure to turn aircraft quickly and keep operations moving.

Properly preparing your motorcycle for winter storage can save time, headaches and money, especially once nice weather rolls around and the riding season begins. Since every motorcycle features different designs and specifications, these instructions provide a general overview of the process.