From the editor

Marines,

After more than a year's hiatus, the semi-annual Marine Corps ground-safety magazine is back. I recall reading the last issue, summer 2004 traffic-safety issue, while in the sands of Iraq and wondering where the stories were that pertained to operations. I now find myself as an infantry officer serving my B-billet as the Ground Warrior editor, which gives me a chance to make some changes.

Ground Warrior serves two purposes: It lets those who work in safety identify what kinds of hazards exist and how to avoid them. More importantly, the magazine is an outlet for you, the "ground warrior," to get your mishap stories published and to help out the Marine Corps.

You will not find the names of Marines involved in mishaps, unless they specifically request to have their names used. You also never will find names of units because that's not important, either. The lessons learned are what's important. You will read about some incidents that cause serious injuries and sometimes death. It is important to tell these stories so our fellow Marines don't lose their lives in vain. The Marines who have their stories told in Ground Warrior were serving our great nation just like us, conducting the same missions that we continue to conduct. It is important that we honor them by learning their lessons and ensuring mishaps like theirs do not occur again.

E-mail me all your comments and stories of good things going on in safety, as well as lessons learned from mishaps or near-misses. I look forward to receiving your feedback and incorporating it into future issues.

Semper Fi,

Capt Billy Edwards, USMC

Ground Warrior Editor

Naval Safety Center and HQMC (Safety)

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