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MKII Bridge Boat: A Plug for the Drain Plug
December 30, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 794 (Jan 19), p. 19. Rain can play havoc with the batteries on your MKII bridge boat. The batteries sit in the hull, so if enough rain collects there, the batteries short out! ... MORE

Leader Interview: SFC Rostamo - Drill Sergeant of the Year
December 30, 2020 — MSG Half-Mast recently had the pleasure to sit down (virtually, of course) with SFC Erik Rostamo, the 2020 Drill Sergeant of the Year (DSOY) to discuss his role as an adviser to the Center for Initial Military Training, which includes the roll out of the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System... MORE

D7RII Dozer: O-ring Seal’s a Big Deal
December 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 794 (Jan 19), p. 18. Operators, after a track adjustment on your D7R II dozer, make sure the track adjuster cover is snug on the recoil spring compartment. ... MORE

Construction Equipment: Updated MEL List
December 29, 2020 — Need a maintenance expenditure limits (MEL) list for your unit’s construction equipment? You’ll find the latest updates in the attached 2021 MEL for the Army’s older construction equipment... MORE

230LCRD HYEX: Get The Right Engine!
December 29, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 794 (Jan 19), p. 19. Mechanics, make sure you check the data plate on the 230LCRD hydraulic excavator’s (HYEX) engine before ordering a new one. ... MORE

Special Interview: Mark Koloc - WWII Halftrack Restorer
December 28, 2020 — PS Magazine recently had a chance to interview Lt. Col. Mark Koloc (Ret.), who has restored a World War II-era US Army M16 halftrack vehicle dubbed “The African Queen.” It was a difficult project, considering the age of the vehicle and its deteriorated state. Soldiers should take note not only of the diligence and care Koloc put into restoring the halftrack, but the work he continues to put into it to keep it in good working order... MORE

120M Road Grader: Idle First, Then Go Grading!
December 28, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 755 (Oct 15), p. 16. Now that you’ve started your 120M road grader, you’re ready to move out, right? Not so fast, my road-grading friend! ... MORE

Tents: Zipper Lubricant
December 28, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 701 (Apr 11), p. 11. Apply zipper lubricant, NSN 9150-00-999-7548, to a tent zipper when it’s hard to zip... MORE

SMA Grinston: Holiday Safety Message
December 23, 2020 — Have you read the Sergeant Major of the Army's holiday safety message? If not, we've reprinted it here. This holiday season, think safety and risk management and do your part to decrease serious injury, harm or worse... MORE

Happy Holidays 2020 from ASC CG
December 23, 2020 — Happy Holidays, Dec 2020, from MG Mitchell, Commanding General, Army Sustainment Command... MORE

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