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Unthinkable Journey, by Mark Manion
The story of a bicycle trip the author and his cousin started but
never had a chance to finish.
Tragedy at the Blue Hole, by HTC(SW/DV)
William "Toby" Turner
A recreational dive in the waters surrounding Guam claims the life of
a merchant marine.
The Agony an Exploding Gel Candle Can Cause,
by Michelle Shebloski Weyer
A victim describes what she went through to overcome the burns she
suffered from an exploding gel candle. The sidebar "What You Should
Know When Buying Gel Candles" offers some consumer tips.
Perils of Leaving a Novice Shooter Alone,
by Pete Faerber and Ken Testorff
While his instructor goes to get more ammunition, a novice shooter
accidentally mixes two different sizes of rounds. The sidebar "In the
Blink of an Eye..." discusses two separate incidents that show what
can happen when you get careless with firearms.
AMBER Plan: Friend of Missing Children
A look at what is being done to find missing children and to put
abductors behind bars.
Watch the Pop, Or Wish You Had..., by Ken
Testorff
Unlike most food you can place in a microwave and walk away from while
it cooks, popcorn requires that you never leave it unattended. This story
explains why.
Our Dying Numbers...
Jacqueline and Amadeo: Chasing
Hope (Part 2) , by David Hafetz and Rodolfo Gonzalez
Burned beyond recognition and unable to see, DWI-crash victim
Jacqueline Saburido awakens in a hospital to find her life and her
father's have changed profoundly. [We regret we weren't able to
acquire rights to publish this story on our web
site. However, we'll gladly mail you a free copy of the magazine. Send
your request to the following email: safe-ashore@navy.mil.]
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Is That Gas I Smell?, by Mark Wilkins
The author tells the story about a friend who tracked down the source
of a gas leak at his mom's house.
Those Pick-Me-Ups Might Put You Down, by
Ken Testorff
If you use diet products or bodybuilding supplements for a buzz, you
need to consider the risks involved.
Identity TheftIt's No Urban Legend
While you're considering personal safety, you'd better not forget
those would-be thieves just waiting for an opportunity to steal your
sensitive, personal information.
Wrong Time, Wrong Place, by Ken Testorff
While a couple is parked on the shoulder of a freeway, engaged in
hanky-panky, their car unknowingly rolls back onto the roadway and is
slammed by two other cars.
Drowsy Driving: The Road to Tragedy
A look at how closely a young Sailor's fatal crash parallels the
six characteristics of fall-asleep crashes, as published by the National
Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
When Counting Sheep Doesn't Work, by Cdr.
Ken Brinsko
The author offers some tips for a better night's rest.
A Sobering Too-Close Encounter, by ATC(AW/SW)
David D. Clark
Some neighborhood kids get the author's 11-year-old nephew so drunk on
vodka that he ends up in an emergency room.
Bent, Folded and Now Mutilated, by Ron
Campbell
A safety worker gets a firsthand demonstration while cutting his lawn
at home that risk management really works.
What a Way to End a Detachment! , by LCdr.
Vince Lowell
Go-kart racing ends detachment for the author on a sour note.
Editorial - How Cool Is
Public Stunt Riding?
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