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)...
Video by Cpl. Jon Stone | Marine Corps Air Station Yuma | 02.05.2024
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jared K. Stone, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, and SgtMaj. Jason Davey, Station Sergeant Major, MCAS Yuma, address Marines and Sailors about the importance of donating to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Active Duty Fund Drive at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 5, 2024. The purpose of the NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive is to raise the funds......
Video by Robert DeDeaux | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District | 02.05.2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ensures safe transportation of debris during debris removal operations. To ensure debris removal operations are conducted safely, there is significant coordination and safety planning between USACE and the contractor performing the work. USACE is overseeing the debris removal mission under a Federal Emergency Management Agency assigned mission, which is part of......
Video by Senior Airman Alexandria Fulton | 186th Air Refueling Wing | 02.03.2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Cynthia Smith, commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, presents historical facts on Black History month in Meridian, Ms. Feb. 3, 2024. Smith presents a comprehensive overview on the origins of Black History Month, the rationale behind selecting February, and highlights the notable achievements of two prominent Black Americans who served in the Department of Defense......
