Our Army is quickly transitioning to a predominantly peacetime force, and for a generation of younger Soldiers, it will be their first opportunity to spend extended time at home with family and friends. There has been some concern among leadership and within the safety community that this transition could lead to an increase in accidental fatalities. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center recently studied the question of peacetime versus wartime accidents, and the results were revealing.

Every year, hundreds of bicyclists are killed and thousands more are injured in preventable crashes. In an effort to raise awareness about bicycle safety, each May, organizations across America observe National Bike Month. The target audience isn’t just riders, however.

I’m not scared of anything — well, except electricity. There’s something unnerving about it. Unfortunately, just about everything requires electricity nowadays, and sometimes I am required to (reluctantly) work closely with it.

The Know the Signs campaign is designed to heighten awareness of risk factors and provide leaders and Soldiers the tools they need to address safety issues in their unit or peer group. The signs are all around. It’s up to you to recognize and act on them.

Learn the safety culture and climate within your organization with the Army Readiness Assessment Program.

Make your Soldiers aware of the off-duty hazards they’ll face in the upcoming months with the Off-duty Safety Awareness Presentation.

“It’s hard to survive when you crash full-throttle into a boat.”