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EDITORIAL/OPINION
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May 10, 2018
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Veteran
Leslie Stevens,
Retired
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Spouse
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“It prepares them for
the future. Maybe one
day they will own their
own business.”
BY COL. THOMAS VEALE
III Corps Public Affairs Officer
BY JULIE CORDOVA
Garrison Safety Office
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to see in the future. As
an employee, co-owner
or owner, so it’s impor-
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what to expect.”
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Fleet, III Corps pushed into Germany earning
the Rhineland Streamer prior to pushing deeper
into the heart of Germany and earning the Cen-
tral Europe Streamer. The Corps’ great momen-
tum ended as it was called to a halt at the foot
of the Austrian Alps on May 2, 1945. Six days
later, the Germans officially surrendered and the
war in Europe was over.
That same month 14 years later, on May 5,
1959, the Corps was inactivated at Fort Hood
as Maj. Gen. Earle G. Wheeler, commanding
general of 2nd Armored Division and III Corps,
cased the colors. In his farewell address, Wheeler
said, “Should the occasion arise, I feel confident
that the colors of III Corps will be unfurled
again.” He was, of course, correct in his state-
ment. Time and again, the nation has called
on III Corps, and III Corps has responded.
The Corps was reactivated on Sept. 1, 1961 in
response to the Berlin Crisis and tensions in
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pants to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash and
as likely to be injured. While many
accidents involve other vehicles who fail to
see or properly share the road
with motorcyclists, Army acci-
dent data show that most fatal
motorcycle accidents involving
Soldiers are the direct result of
indiscipline, such as alcohol use,
excessive speed, lack of personal
protective equipment and failure
to complete required training.
All riders should use the risk
management process to identify
and control hazards. Motorcy-
clists should perform preventa-
tive maintenance checks and
services to ensure their bikes
are road-ready. The majority of
motorcycle deaths within the
Army occur while riding sports
bikes, so novice riders should
start off riding smaller, less pow-
erful motorcycles and master
their riding skills. Although we
cannot totally prevent motor-
cycle accidents, through proper training and
preparation, we can reduce them and make
motorcycle riding fun rather than fatal.
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III Corps History: III Corps turns 100
Europe.
Another important event in our history
occurred this month five years ago, as III Corps
deployed to Afghanistan in May 2013 to head
the International Security Assistance Force Joint
Command in Kabul, with then-corps com-
mander Lt. Gen. Mark Milley taking command
of the IJC mission.
Much like its third deployment to Iraq, the
Corps’ primary mission during its rotation to
Afghanistan was to successfully transfer security
operations in the country to the Afghan govern-
ment and to transition the joint NATO mission
from combat operations to a primarily advise-
and-assist role with Afghan forces.
It is appropriate that we take an opportu-
nity this month, not only to celebrate our 100th
anniversary, but to acknowledge and honor all
the Phantom Warriors who have served before
us and made our corps what it is today.
May 16 marks the 100th anniversary of Amer-
ica’s Armored Corps. However, III Corps’ birth-
day is not the only reason May is notable in our
history.
Ill Corps was organized during World War
I, on May 16, 1918, in France. It was the third
of four new corps activated to support Allied
Forces as the American Expeditionary Force
fighting the Central Powers in Europe. The
Corps took command of American forces train-
ing with the Seventh French Army, and by war’s
end, III Corps would earn battle streamers for
the Aisne-Marne, Lorraine and Meuse-Argonne
campaigns.
More than two decades later, in World War
II, May would also prove an eventful month for
the Phantom Corps. Under Gen. James Van
“To help them gain
skills to set them up
for budgeting in adult
life.”
“To promote business
and entrepreneurship
for growing up so
they can be productive
people in society.”
training prior to operating a motorcycle. It is
highly encouraged that military units establish six times
a Motorcycle Mentorship Program in which
less experienced riders are paired
with seasoned riders to create a
safe and disciplined riding cul-
ture.
Personal protective equipment
requirements for all motorcycle
operators on the installation
are defined in Army Regula-
tion 385-10. Riders must wear
a motorcycle helmet that meets
Department of Transporta-
tion standards, eye protection
(goggles, wraparounds or full-
face shield attached to a helmet)
that meets American National
Standards Institute Z87.1 cri-
teria, and protective clothing
to include long-sleeved shirt or
jacket, long trousers, full-fin-
gered gloves and sturdy, over-
the-ankle footwear. Riders are
strongly encouraged to select
PPE that incorporates fluores-
cent colors and retro-reflective material.
According to the NHTSA, motorcyclists
about 27 times as likely as passenger car occu-
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“I think it’s good
because it teaches them
financial responsibility,
as far as how to manage
their money properly.”
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Spring into motorcycle safety
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The Army observes the month of May as
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, in con-
junction with the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration. Spring is an ideal riding
season for many Soldiers and Army civilians,
and with increased motorcycle riding comes
increased risk.
These risks can be mitigated, however, if
riders are licensed and trained, wear proper
protective equipment and adhere to the rules
and regulations that govern safe motorcycle
operation.
All motorcycle riders on Fort Hood must
have a valid state driver license with a motor-
cycle endorsement. Military members have
additional training requirements outlined in
the Army Progressive Motorcycle Program.
Soldiers must successfully complete the Basic
Rider Course and an advanced rider course
within 12 months. Soldiers who ride a sport-
touring or sport bike must take an advanced
rider course specifically tailored to high-per-
formance bikes and repeat their most advanced
course every five years. Additionally, Soldiers
who return after an at least six month deploy-
ment must complete motorcycle refresher
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