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M240 Machine Gun: Dry Firing Can Crack the Receiver
June 9, 2023 — When handling the M240, it’s important to never dry fire the weapon. When the locking bar strikes the guide rails, the force can cause it to crack. This will take your M240 out of the fight. Keep reading to find out more…... MORE

Half-Mast Sends: The Long, Hot Summer
June 8, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 764, p. 1 (Jul 16). Heat brings challenges to Soldiers and equipment alike. Read this important reminder about prepping for that scorching summertime…... MORE

Maintenance Mgmt: DA Form 5990-E Now Required
June 8, 2023 — Did you hear about the new DA Form 5990-E requirement? Service packets must now include this form. Keep reading to find out more... MORE

Fuel Tanker Trailers: Approved Winter Tire for Europe and Alaska
June 8, 2023 — If you’re in Europe or Alaska, you can get a winter tire for your fuel tanker trailer with NSN 2610-01-602-7361. Read on for more info... MORE

BEB: Handle Engine Access Door With Care
June 7, 2023 — Hold onto the engine access door handle when you close it. Don’t let the access door slam shut. Keep reading to learn more…... MORE

Safety: Lethal Means Safety Can Reduce Suicides
June 7, 2023 — “Lethal Means Safety” is an approach to preventing self-harm by securing firearms, prescription drugs and other items that might be used in suicide attempts. Learn more here…... MORE

M3/M3A1 Rifles: Only Count Effective Full Charge Rounds
June 6, 2023 — Not all M3/M3A1 rifle rounds are alike. It’s required to log all effective full charge rounds on the TULSA website. Keep reading to learn more…... MORE

Air Warrior: Two Types of Snaps for Your PSGC
June 6, 2023 — There are two types of snaps for your primary survival gear carrier (PGSC), each comprised of four components. Each component can be ordered by NSN. Read on to find out more... MORE

M915A5 Tractor Truck: Stop Light Assembly NSN
June 6, 2023 — The stop light assembly is listed as NSN 2320-01-550-1399 in Item 1 of Fig 103 of TM 9-2320-426-13&P in IETM EM 0308 (Aug 14), and that’s wrong. Get the correct NSN here... MORE

I Own This: May 2023 Nominees
June 6, 2023 — PS Magazine’s I Own This campaign is designed to recognize Warfighters of all services who exemplify the highest standards of care for their assigned vehicles and equipment and contribute in meaningful ways to their unit's overall maintenance and supply posture. In short, they live and breathe readiness. For May 2023, one Warfighter was nominated for this program. Read on to learn who they are... MORE

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