Ground Warrior articles from June 22 2003

Ground Warrior archives from June 22 2003

A message from General W. L. Nyland, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
June 22, 2003... Last November, I had the pleasure of speaking for the Marine Corps at the kickoff of the first Corps-wide participation in the Click-It-or-Ticket seatbelt enforcement blitz. Our hard work in this effort received a lot of attention--and rightly...

One bad decision can leave to lasting scars.
June 22, 2003... Marine Sgt. Marianne L. Knight (formerly Davenport) graduated sixth in her series at boot camp with a Meritorious Mast. She hit the ground running when she graduated from Military Occupational School as a military-police officer. Shortly after...

Just call me crash.
June 22, 2003... That's the title of a video, available exclusively from Drunk Busters of America, that details the Denise Wagoner story. In the video, this former motel assistant manager and part-time professional model shares a powerful message about drunk...

How not to meet the old man.
June 22, 2003... First of all, the names have been changed to protect the guilty. And, of course, the writer of this article has no firsthand knowledge of, nor has he ever been personally involved in such an instance as the one described below. Yeah, right. Our...

My helmet saved my life.
June 22, 2003... San Diego County in Southern California is a bastion of year-round sunshine and splendid weather. Outdoor activities of all types flourish here. One of the most popular, especially among locally based Marines and Sailors, is motorcycling. ...

Just say "no" to dump trucks.
June 22, 2003... There's a saying around Washington, D.C., "If you commute to work (as most do) and make it through a tour without a motor-vehicle accident, you've accomplished a major feat." Considering I had only two days left (of a three-year tour) before...

Holiday trip cut short.
June 22, 2003... Three days before Christmas, two Marines from 2d Transportation Support Battalion, 2d FSSG in Camp Lejeune were headed home for the holidays. A lance corporal was going to visit his mother, and I planned to visit my in-laws--both in Tennessee....

Deadly dozen.
June 22, 2003... Bad driving habits and manners are more than inconsiderate and rude--they are dangerous and illegal, and they just add to the congestion and general aggravation. If you find yourself in the following list, it's never too late to change: ...

Inattentive drivers.
June 22, 2003... The number of fatal automobile crashes in the Marine Corps increased dramatically in FY02, compared to FY01. Statistics indicate that 62 Marines died from private automobile crashes in FY02, compared to 25 in FY01. Marine Corps Fatal...

Why motorcyclists have to wear boots.
June 22, 2003... As I approached the front gate on my way home one night, two motorcyclists were ahead of me. Once through the front gate, they rapidly accelerated and disappeared from view. They were likely traveling 80 mph before they reached the first turn...

Seatbelts are proven lifesavers.
June 22, 2003... As a Marine fighter pilot, I would never consider flying an FA-18 without strapping in first. The importance of strapping in before flight is well-accepted in the aviation community. Unfortunately, many drivers do not share this philosophy when...

Crash before you drive.
June 22, 2003... It has to be one of the most unnerving experiences you ever have experienced while driving. The road is long, dark and endless. After working all day, and you've crawled into you're warm car and are headed home. You're tired, and the CD player...

Stay safe on your ATV.
June 22, 2003... All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), also known as three- and four-wheelers, were first built in Japan for use in isolated, mountainous areas. It wasn't long, however, before ATVs became popular recreational vehicles here in America. And, although ATVs...

Look out below.
June 22, 2003... A beautiful, sunny day in New Hampshire found my friend and me completing a full day of successful fishing. To make the day even better, we decided to spend the evening out relaxing. I told him I would go home and change, then meet him back at...