Video by JE Snowden and Angela Grice | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Fast Obscurant Grenade It is imperative that Soldiers correctly identify the type of grenade before use. Improper identification, arming or employment of the M106 Fast Obscurant Grenade (FOG) can cause severe injury or death. All grenades must be identified, armed, and employed IAW TC 3-23.30, Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals. The M106 is a bursting......
Video by JE Snowden and Angela Grice | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Ammunition is designed to explode and should NEVER be used in place of a hammer or any other appropriate tool! Always use the right tool for the job!!! Here are some additional safety tips for the safe handling of ammunition: Always check your ammunition before use. Always handle ammunition as live. Before loading your weapon, ensure that you are using......
Video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa | 02.07.2024
On March 7, 2024, Sweden officially joined the NATO alliance after Hungary approved its accession Feb. 26, 2024. Sweden, the 32nd member of NATO and one of the participants of NATO exercise Nordic Response 24, will bolster the Alliance's transatlantic security, strengthen our ability to reinforce our Baltic Allies, and improve our posture in the High North as all but one of the Arctic states......
Video by Angela Grice and JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Ladder Safety Almost every home in the United Sates States has one, and chances are you have used one personally either at work or at home. From changing out a lightbulb to getting on top of a roof, ladders are a common piece of equipment used in almost every home or building and appear to be harmless — and yet according to iInjury fFacts, thousands of people......
Video by Angela Grice and JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Open Water Swimming Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, and the ocean) is harder than in a pool. People tire faster and get into trouble more quickly. A person can go under water in a murky lake, making them very hard to find, or be swept away in currents. Swim in a designated swimming area (preferably one with a life-guard lifeguard) especially......
Video by Angela Grice and JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Short Series - Distracted Driving At least 3,522 people were killed because of distracted driving in 2021 alone – the numbers are likely much higher due to under-reporting of distractions, especially cell phone use, involved in motor vehicle mishaps. What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including......
Video by Angela Grice and JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Grilling July is the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May and August and gas grills contribute to a higher number of fires than charcoal grills. However, catastrophic grilling mishaps can occur any time you light up the grill. Before you fire up your grill look over these safety tips: Use propane and charcoal grills outdoors only. Grilling......
Video by Jerry Saslav | 66th Air Base Group | 02.06.2024
The 66th Medical Squadron Pharmacy will allow patients to activate new and renewed prescriptions through Q-Anywhere. The video was used to let the community know that it was available. (U.S. Air Force video by Jerry Saslav)...
