ISSUE 40, SUMMER 2016
Memorial Day Message
As Memorial Day approaches, remember those who fought to keep us safe and the ultimate sacrifices they made for our great nation. Check out the latest message from the Commandant on our website and stay connected through our
Facebook page, for posts on news and events to encourage you to
never forget.
The 34th EFPB Results
With a collection of prominent USMC leadership including the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC), the 34th Exec-utive Force Preservation Board (EFPB) took place at the Pentagon on 28 April 2016. For forthcoming news and decisions from the 34th EFPB, please visit the
MARADMIN on our website. The next EFPB meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 2016 in the National Capital Region. Stay tuned for more details.
CMC(SD) Introduces New Policy Branch!
We’re pleased to announce a new branch within the Safety Division. The Safety Division Policy Branch (SDP) will serve as a central resource for strategic planning and analysis, as well as to support for the other three Safety Division branches: Safety and Occupational Health (SOH), Aviation, and Ground. The Branch Head will be LtCol Adam Pastor.
USMC Ground Safety Award Winners!
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An important part of the Marine Corps program is to recognize commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety, mishap prevention, and force preservation during the fiscal year. For more information, please check out MCO 5100.32A on our website.
The Warrior Preservation Award 2015 Recipient:
- Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow
The Marine Corps Achievement Award 2015 Recipients:
- Group II Award: Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton
- Group III Award: 2nd Maintenance Battalion
- Group IV Award: Marine Corps Engineer School
The Marine Corps Superior Achievement Award 2015 Recipients:
- Officer Award: Captain Manuel R. Franquez II
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- Enlisted Award: GySgt Roberta K. Nix
- Civilian Award: Mr. Donald Arbini
The GEICO Military Service Awards Program 2015 Recipient:
The General James L. Jones Safety Awards 2015 Recipients:
- Unit Safety Award: Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squad-ron 152, [VMGR 152 - "SUMOS"]
- Individual Safety Award: Mr. Raymond Aguilar, Safety Man-ager, MCLB Barstow
The following award recipients have not yet been announced:
- Secretary of the Navy Safety Excellence Awards
- National Safety Council Instructor of the Year
- National Safety Council Rising Star of Safety
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Farewell to Deputy Director Rich Coyle!
After Dark: The Most Dangerous Time to Drive
Lack of light, compromised night vision, rush hour, impaired drivers and fatigue all contribute to making driving at night more dangerous than during any other time of day. In fact, traffic deaths are three times greater at night, according to National Safety Council research. 
Operational Impacts of Class Bs and Cs
Spring 2016 Mishap Summary
The Mishaps below occurred throughout the USMC from 1 January to 12 May 2016, causing serious injury or death to Marines, and/or damage to equipment.
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14 January 2016. Two CH-53 helicopters crashed during a training flight. Twelve crewmembers were declared deceased.
24 January 2016. SNM remains on life support with no brain activity upon drinking alcohol and being found unresponsive by fellow Marines at an off-base residence while off-duty.
27 January 2016. SNM sustained broken ribs and a spinal cord injury from a head-on motorcycle accident while off-duty that resulted in paralysis below upper chest.
6 February 2016. While on leave, SNM suffered a severe closed head injury resulting from a single motorcycle accident and was recently removed from life support.
26 February 2016. While on leave, an SNM’s PMV struck a tractor trailer from behind on the interstate and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. Alcohol was involved.
29 February 2016. During a sustainment jump, a parachuting mishap occurred in which the SNM incurred life-altering injuries, including to his neck and paralysis in both legs.
1 March 2016. Upon losing control of a motorcycle and crashing into a fence, an SNM was declared dead after being transported to a local hospital.
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5 March 2016. SNM succumbed after drinking alcohol on a fis-ing boat that overturned. He drowned while attempting to swim to shore.
8 March 2016. While preparing for take-off, the AV-8B’s engine exploded, resulting in no significant injuries.
15 March 2016. SNM sustained fatal injuries in a single motorcycle accident.
14 April 2016. Following individual physical training, a SNM was declared deceased after being found unresponsive.
25 April 2016. As a result of a collision with a seven-ton vehicle, a civilian operator of a motorcycle succumbed to injuries.
2 May 2016. SNM died in a single motor vehicle accident while off-duty.
6 May 2016. An AV-8B experienced an engine malfunction and crashed about four miles east of its destination. The pilot ejected, was recovered and suffered no injuries; however the aircraft is a total loss.
8 May 2016. While off-duty, two Sailors were killed from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
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