{"id":16677,"date":"2015-07-01T19:01:26","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T19:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2015\/07\/01\/sma-slow-down-celebrate-july-4th-safely\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T01:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T01:54:01","slug":"sma-slow-down-celebrate-july-4th-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/news\/pentagon-congress\/2015\/07\/01\/sma-slow-down-celebrate-july-4th-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"SMA: Slow down, celebrate July 4th safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you get ready to head out for the Fourth of July, Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey has a message for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an e-mail to the force, Dailey calls on troops to slow down and celebrate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>SMA Sends \u2014 Slow Down and Celebrate Safely<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many of you are enjoying your BBQ and fireworks in celebration of our Nation&#8217;s Independence, somewhere an Army Family will be planning a funeral after their Soldier is killed in an off-duty accident &#8211; don&#8217;t let that family be yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I cannot bear to read another serious incident report about a Soldier who dies in a car accident. Unfortunately, statistics tell me that this Independence Day weekend &#8230; my phone will be flooded with messages informing me of the loss of another team member to excessive speed in a private motor vehicle (PMV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"3840\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635713558494443001-sma-dan-dailey14jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635713558494443001-sma-dan-dailey14jpg.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635713558494443001-sma-dan-dailey14jpg.jpg?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635713558494443001-sma-dan-dailey14jpg.jpg?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635713558494443001-sma-dan-dailey14jpg.jpg?resize=683,1024 683w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635713558494443001-sma-dan-dailey14jpg.jpg?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635713558494443001-sma-dan-dailey14jpg.jpg?resize=1365,2048 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Command Sgt. Maj. Dan Dailey is interviewed at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Dailey will be the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army. (Mike Morones\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span>Photo Credit: Mike Morones\/Staff<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, here&#8217;s simple direct guidance &#8230; slow down. Slow down and celebrate safely. All I ask is that you look at your speedometer and no matter what it says &#8230; reduce your speed just 5 MPH. Let&#8217;s start there. The next step is to use your safety belt. Last, have a designated driver before you start the festivities. If each of you does these three things this weekend, planning for a fun-filled time is the only planning your Family needs to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are all strong &#8230; but you&#8217;re not invincible, so take three minutes to visit the Army Safety Center website. Remind yourself how easy it is to be safe, so you and your Family can enjoy the &#8220;rockets&#8217; red glare&#8221; this July 4th:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/safety.army.mil\/OFF-DUTY\/HomeandFamily\/Off-DutySafetyAwarenessPresentation.aspx\" title=\"https:\/\/safety.army.mil\/OFF-DUTY\/HomeandFamily\/Off-DutySafetyAwarenessPresentation.aspx\">https:\/\/safety.army.mil\/OFF-DUTY\/HomeandFamily\/Off-DutySafetyAwarenessPresentation.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QUICK TIP: This site is a good place to find ready-to-use training, tips, statistics and videos to spark discussion on safety issues for your weekend safety briefing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Army Safe IS Army Strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">-SMA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you get ready to head out for the Fourth of July, SMA Dailey has a message for 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