Marine Corps Safety Division

It takes two wheels to ride, but many factors to do so safely when it comes to summertime biking. Check out these tips on bicycling awareness and maintaining maximum visibility. Also keep coming back to our page for more summer safety resources: www.safety.marines.mil/Resources/101-Critical-Days-of-Summer/

Retired U.S. Marine Corps LtCol Dustin Kosar's motorcycle coaching passion began when one of his Marines nearly lost his life for improper handling of his motorcycle. Since then, Kosar coached Marines through motorcycle training programs offered in the Marine Corps units he was stationed at. Read more: https://www.safety.marines.mil/Media-Room/Stories/Article/Article/4296690/one-too-many-marine-takes-passion-in-motorcycle-safety-from-service-to-retireme/

In observance of , it’s imperative to share tips on how to get to your destination safely on two wheels this Summer.

For more: https://www.safety.marines.mil/Resources/101-Critical-Days-of-Summer/

Risk management is a core warfighting function on and off the battlefield. This ethos is never more critical than during the 101 Critical Days of Summer.

Check out Director of the Marine Corps LtGen Rock’s 2026 101 Critical Days of Summer Message to the fleet. 🔗https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4475748/2026-marine-corps-101-critical-days-of-summer-safety-message/

Safety is mission critical this Summer. Check out our 101 Critical Days of Summer page of the next 101 days as we share tips, articles, interviews and resources for keeping the fleet physically safe, mentally sound, and resilient. https://www.safety.marines.mil/Resources/101-Critical-Days-of-Summer/

May is Better Hearing Month, focused on raising awareness for hearing and balance disorders, screening, treatment and care. Using sound judgement can preserve your hearing in a profession that encompasses weapon firing, aircraft/vehicle noises, and more.

Learn how hearing conservation keeps mission ready today and long after service on page 27 of the Ground Warrior!
https://media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/11/2003841117/-1/-1/0/GROUND%20WARRIOR%20WINTER%202025.PDF

Looking to read about weapons maintenance, rip currents, and the Fuji fire catastrophe of 1979? You can find that and more in the Summer 2026 issue of the Ground Warrior! �https://d34w7g4gy10iej.cloudfront.net/pubs/pdf_76887.pdf

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Naval Safety Command is committed to helping every rider stay informed and protected. Visit our website for motorcycle safety resources that support safer roads for everyone. 🏍 https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Off-Duty/Motorcycle-Safety/

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U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, mounts a safety boat during the Water Integration Training Program at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 13, 2026. Mastering underwater egress and emergency survival techniques during WITP ensures BLT 2/4 is fully certified and prepared to safely execute missions using amphibious combat vehicles during operations in support of the 13th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Martha Linares)

Know your way around a rope? Proper rope inspection and knot knowledge can help prevent accidents and ensure a safe descent.

Check out this article in the latest Ground Warrior magazine for tips on successful and safe tower rappelling.
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/555687/securing-descent