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During my school visits, I’m frequently asked why I made the pilot (Gwen) a “girl.” A great question, given I’ve told the students my books are true stories based on my experiences as a USCG helo pilot. I tell the kids the main reason the pilot is a woman is because I wanted my granddaughter to have a female role model. I usually ask kids during my presentation, “Can girls be pilots?” This always elicits an overwhelming shout of “Yes!” However, fifty years ago, when I was in elementary school, it would have been a very different response, no doubt followed by arguments and class disruption. Fifty years ago, if asked, “Can girls be military pilots?” the overwhelming answer would have been, “No way!” With older students, I mention how only about 10% of pilots in the United States are women. By the way, in the U.S. Coast Guard, about 170 of its 900 aviators (19%) are women, and about 24% of USCG students currently attending flight school are women. "Four Lives Saved," Book #3 in "The Coast Guard Adventures of Dolph and Gwen" series, was just released. Adapting to unexpected circumstances, remaining calm in stressful situations, and working together as a team are the essential lessons of this story. And there are some cute animals in this story, which kids are sure to love. Help raise awareness of aviation as a potential career field for ALL kids. Get a copy, or better yet, multiple copies, to share with the kids in your life, your local library, school libraries, teachers, neighborhood lending library, etc. https://lnkd.in/gZMUYvqK

The journey to becoming a Green Beret demands intense physical and mental preparation to overcome the high dropout rates in the selection and qualification courses. #GreenBeretTraining #SpecialForcesSelection #MilitaryFitness #EliteWarriors #SurvivalSkills https://lnkd.in/g6KKtruc

My best school memories include my 1st school bus driver… His name was BOB! Bob made an impact and was a inspiration to me, he played cassette tapes we would bring him, we play slap hands, and knuckles, and a few other forbidden kid games, during our rural commute that lasted over 1.5 hours W the Grand Finally being the annual water balloon bus fight! Yeah the bus got soaked but Bob always said it was a good way to clean the bus at the end of the year! Impressive as that was, what inspired me the most about Bob was his genuine care about people. When he wasn’t driving the bus he was working his small barber shop business and on call for the county sheriff to function as a Dog catcher.   When we think of school bus drivers, we often miss there is a hidden connection between these unsung heroes and the need for skilled workers. Here is why: 🚍   1. Transferable Skills School bus drivers possess an impressive set of transferable skills that are highly valuable. They have a keen sense of responsibility, excellent time management, and the ability to navigate through challenging situations. 2. Attention to Safety Safety is a top priority for both school bus drivers and skilled trades. School bus drivers are rigorously trained to ensure the safety of their passengers every day. This dedication to safety can be seamlessly transferred to construction and manufacturing, where adherence to safety protocols is paramount.   3. Connecting School Communities to Construction and Manufacturing School bus drivers have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between school communities and the skilled trades industries. As they interact with students, parents, and educators on a daily basis, they can raise awareness about the rewarding careers, school bus drivers can inspire young minds to consider pursuing careers in construction and manufacturing.   4. Empowering School Bus Drivers for Career Transitions To facilitate the transition of school bus drivers into the construction and manufacturing industries, targeted training programs can be implemented. These programs can provide them with the necessary knowledge and technical skills required for their new roles. By investing in the development of school bus drivers, we can tap into an existing pool of talented individuals and address the shortage of skilled workers in these industries.   5. Strengthening the Connection Businesses can work together to create initiatives that promote career opportunities and provide support for school bus drivers seeking to transition into these sectors. By fostering these connections, we can build a strong and diverse workforce that meets the demands of the construction and manufacturing industries.   Share your ideas with colleges and friends and reach out to those that can foster your campaign! #BringBackTheTrades 

🎒🚸 Stay safe on the roads – school is back in session! As the new school year begins, it's essential for everyone to be extra vigilant on the roads. With kids returning to school, the presence of school buses, crossing guards, and young pedestrians increases significantly. We’re here to support smarter and safer operations with detailed bus insights shared directly to fleet operators and transportation directors: https://ow.ly/AkiW50TaLKX

National School Bus Safety Week is this week, October 21-25 and the latest GDOT blog highlights many ways we can ensure the safety of not just children, but drivers and parents as well. Failure to adhere to school bus safety can be tragic. #nationalschoolbussafetyweek #schoolbussafety #gdot #extramileblog

Great article from flying business class.

Faculty members/teachers: What percentage of the airtime do you take up in class versus student activity and input? Has that changed over time? What functions do student airtime serve? Current and former students: What is your take on how much airtime you want for yourself and your fellow students during class? This comes out of the clip below from the Faculty Approachability Project with Jenn Wicks, MEd., CEC, PCC and Dana Wetherell, who created the Coachlike Classrooms program/approach. Jenn was talking more generally about how teachers might more actively notice what is happening in their classrooms...check out the clip. (Clip of some of the wisdom Dana dropped coming soon!) #teaching #learning #students

Studying D-DAY since highschool, I have carried a valuable lesson I learned from a major training mistake made getting ready to attack Pointe du Hoc. Examining the photo, can you guess where training for the mission went sideways. Americans kicked the nazi asses anyway because part of their training was to improvise, adapt and overcome. Click here to learn more about #DDay 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eU6t3FRe FROM THE ABOVE LINK: ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ "Even before the LCAs dropped their ramps, each one fired their six boat-mounted rocket-propelled ropes tied to grapnels up the cliffs. However, many failed to reach the top due to sea spray which water logged many of the ropes and made them heavier than they would have been". THEY NEVER TRAINED WITH WET ROPE! DO YOU TRAIN WITH WET ROPE? Use this hashtag for your example: #DoYouTrainWithWetRope 👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eNWe4B6m

Nothing is as important and making it home safe. Slow down, be aware of others, and drive without distractions. All Road Safety is Local: Let's Drive So Others Survive. For more information visit roadsafetyweek.com.au #NRSW #DriveSOS #BusNSW #TfNSW #TowardsZero

The choice between right-hand drive (RHD) and left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles is largely historical and influenced by various factors, including colonial influence, local regulations, and historical practices. Here's a brief overview of the history and reasons behind the two systems: 1. Countries often adopted the traffic system of their colonizers (e.g., British colonies use LHT, former French colonies use RHT) 2. The United States adopted right-hand traffic (RHT) in the late 18th century, influenced by military and political changes. As the country expanded westward, larger freight wagons pulled by multiple pairs of horses became common. Drivers would sit on the left rear horse to keep their right hand free to lash the team, making it easier to pass oncoming traffic on the right. This practice gradually led to the widespread adoption of RHT.