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First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

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Motorcycle safety and mentorship -- keep informed

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison, or HHC USAG, Fort Huachuca, hosted a Motorcycle Mentorship Program group ride and safety training event, May 9, to promote safe and fun riding.Historically, motorcycle ... [Published Noodls - May 17 2013]

Entities: US Army, Combat Readiness, Headquarters and Headquarters Company

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Going boating? Check personal flotation devices

For some, launching their boat after a long winter hibernation is a rite of spring. Without the proper safety precautions, however, that “rite” quickly becomes a wrong. According to U.S. Coast Guard statistics, there were 4,588 recreational boating accidents ... [Published Fort Leavenworth Lamp - May 16 2013]

Entities: Flotation, Combat Readiness, Chris Frazier

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Accident on M-32

Michigan State Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of M-32 and Herron Road shortly before 1:30 p.m. Monday that sent five people to the hospital, Trooper Spence Fletcher said. After investigating, police found the accident was ... [Published Alpena News - May 14 2013]

Entities: Michigan State Police, Combat Readiness, first responders

First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

From the Director of Army Safety - Getting riding right

By Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety CenterStory HighlightsMotorcycle accidents have been a persistent problem within the Army for some time.One common theme spans a majority of motorcycle accident reports, regardless of ... [Published United States Army - May 11 2013]

Entities: Combat Readiness, US Army, Graphic Design, Fort Rucker (United States)

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Training enhancements target indisciplined motorcyclists

Army officials are hopeful that enhancements to a mandated motorcycle safety training course will better target the No. 1 killer of Soldier riders.To help speed the release of the new Basic RiderCourse, the Army offered the MSF several locations to field ... [Published United States Army - May 09 2013]

Entities: Combat Readiness, Risk Management, US Army, Army National Guard

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Mississippi

Mississippi submits proposal for one of six national drone test sites

JACKSON, Mississippi -- Mississippi is bidding for one of six sites nationwide to test unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones.The state submitted its proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday, according to a Mississippi Development ... [Published Mississippi Press - May 08 2013]

Entities: Mississippi, UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Federal Aviation Administration

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

Pyongyang has removed its 2 missiles: U.S. sources

North Korea has reportedly removed two medium-range missiles from a launch site on its east coast after making threats against U.S. bases in Asia and some neighboring countries.Several U.S. officials told Reuters yesterday Pyongyang has taken the intermediate-range ... [Published Korea Joongang Daily - May 07 2013]

Entities: missile, Pyongyang, United States, South Korea

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 4 reports

Navy charges 2 dive unit members with manslaughter in 2 divers' deaths at Maryland test pond

HAGERSTOWN, Md. Two members of a Virginia-based Navy dive unit face military criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter and dereliction of duty in the February drowning deaths of two divers at an Army facility test pond near Baltimore, officials said ... [Published Washington Post - May 02 2013]

Entities: Manslaughter, US Naval Criminal Investigative Service, TWA Flight 800, USS Monitor

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Officials stress importance of reporting accidents

Around the Army, there's some confusion regarding accident reporting: Some may wonder what constitutes an accident and why should they report it.EmailSharePrintBy Tracey Russell, Ground Directorate, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety CenterFort Leavenworth ... [Published Fort Leavenworth Lamp - May 02 2013]

Entities: Combat Readiness, Tracey Russell, Fort Leavenworth, US Army

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

Rock, Mud and Blood

Between fiscal 2007-11, 12 Soldiers lost their lives while participating in off-duty sports-related activities such as hiking, rock climbing, skateboarding, paragliding and parachuting. Sports and recreational activities commonly lead to injuries, but ... [Published United States Army - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Paragliding, Rock Climbing, Extreme Sports, Skateboarding

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 2 reports

Army picks 1st Infantry Division for safety award

Fort Riley leaders tracked accidents to reduce future risks The Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center selected the division, headquartered at Fort Riley, for the Exceptional Organization Safety Award.Division leaders tracked accidents at Fort Riley as well ... [Published Topeka Capital-Journal - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: 1st Infantry Division, Combat Readiness

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Fiscal 2012 safety award winners recognized for efforts

This is a wonderful program that allows us to recognize those Soldiers, civilians and organizations going the extra mile for safety.The annual awards are presented to units and individuals for excellence in safety and risk management.The U.S. Army Combat ... [Published United States Army - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: US Army, U.S.Army Materiel Command, Combat Readiness, USARCENT US Army Forces Central Command

Quotes

"People just don't equate drinking and boating the same way they do drinking and driving, but they are very muchmuch the same thing," Chambers said. "We just have to get them to understand that although they are out there having fun, we need to save the alcohol for the beach or shore."

Going boating? Check personal flotation devices [Published Fort Leavenworth Lamp - May 16 2013]

"Drivers should always be on the lookout for motorcyclists," McCormick said. "Drivers must be aware that a motorcycle, as one of the smallest vehicles on the road, can be 'hiding' in your vehicle's blind spots. Always check blind spots, use mirrors and signal before changing lanes or making turns."

Motorcycle safety emphasized during May [Published United States Army - May 11 2013]

...Rispress, MFTC instructor, Fitness School, Physical Readiness Division, Fort Jackson, S C , said one of the ongoing issues during the course was, "Soldiers came with bad habits that they bring over from their units."

Commentary: Army strength begins with physical fitness [Published United States Army - May 10 2013]

"We can't thank the Army enough for providing the opportunity to test (the new BRC)," Ochs said. "It's going to be released a lot sooner than we thought we could get it done."

Training enhancements target indisciplined motorcyclists [Published United States Army - May 09 2013]

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Training enhancements target indisciplined moto... [Published United States Army - May 09 2013]
Mississippi submits proposal for one of six nat... [Published Mississippi Press - May 08 2013]
Pyongyang has removed its 2 missiles: U.S. sources [Published Korea Joongang Daily - May 07 2013]
Officials stress importance of reporting accidents [Published Fort Leavenworth Lamp - May 02 2013]
Navy charges 2 dive unit members with manslaugh... [Published Washington Post - May 02 2013]
Navy: Two senior leaders face charges in Februa... [Published New York Daily News - May 01 2013]
2 Navy members face military criminal charges i... [Published FOXNews.com - May 01 2013]
Navy: 2 senior leaders face charges in diver de... [Published New York Daily News - May 01 2013]
Pucker up [Published Alpena News - Apr 27 2013]
Rock, Mud and Blood [Published United States Army - Apr 22 2013]
Army picks 1st Infantry Division for safety award [Published Topeka Capital-Journal - Apr 22 2013]
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Fiscal 2012 safety award winners recognized for... [Published United States Army - Apr 19 2013]
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Families make unit stronger [Published militaryfeed.com - Jan 28 2013]
Patch reaffirms sovereignty over Diaoyutais [Published Taipei Times Online - Jan 27 2013]

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Innovative teaching idea saves Air Force $1.1 m... [Published militaryfeed.com - Mar 05 2013] Photos 1 of 2 Tech. Sgt. Corey Fosque (then Staff Sgt.) (front left), F-22 avionics instructor for the 372nd Training Squadron’s Field Training Detachment 18 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., teaches the Principles of Instruction course to security ...
The Army of the Future: A Discussion with Gener... [Published Brookings Topics - The Federal Budget and Seque ... - Feb 15 2013] Event Information February 15, 201311:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST Falk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the Event A Discussion with General Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army This ...
The Army of the Future: A Discussion with Gener... [Published Brookings: Topics - U.S. Defense Budget - Feb 15 2013] Event Information February 15, 201311:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST Falk AuditoriumBrookings Institution1775 Massachusetts Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036 Register for the Event A Discussion with General Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army This ...
Families make unit stronger [Published militaryfeed.com - Jan 28 2013] Photos Wisconsin Air National Guard family members deployed to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Southwest Asia; a total of five sets of family members deployed from the 128th Air Control Squadron, Volk Field Combat Readiness Center, ...
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