Tire blow-outs are no fun (reference “Nearly ‘Re-tired,’” Fall 2014 issue, page 12). Some years back I had a tire blow on my truck, lost control and flipped it. Luckily, no one else hit me and I was wearing a seat belt; so I escaped with hardly a scratch (though I did have some soreness for about a week — especially in my neck). Glad to hear 1st Lt. Laura Jones has recovered and is back to flying. Anyway, thank you for the story and the survival tips … I learned mine the hard way.

Staff Sgt. H.L. Montoya
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