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A Senseless Loss

As a brigade sport bike and senior battalion motorcycle mentor, scores of Soldiers have asked me for advice about becoming a motorcyclist. Of these, one Soldier in particular stands out.

Speed Kills

Losing a Soldier to an off-duty accident reduces unit readiness as much as losing one on duty. Because of that, leaders can’t afford to look only at the impact on duty performance caused by a Soldier’s unsafe off-duty behavior.

  • 1 March 2016
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Sons of Safety

While in Afghanistan, every Thursday night I would get together with three friends and watch “Sons of Anarchy,” a television show about the exploits of an outlaw motorcycle gang. After about six months of watching, we decided we all needed to buy motorcycles when we returned home.

  • 1 March 2016
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Head Gear

A helmet is the most critical piece of personal protective equipment a rider will wear. According to Army policy, riders are required to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle or ATV. It only makes sense if you want to prevent traumatic and fatal head injuries.

  • 1 March 2016
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 1566
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I'm Still Here

Motorcycles were my thing growing up. I raced in motocross competitions just about every weekend and worked for the shop that sponsored me. I fell often enough to learn the hard way that my helmet, gloves, elbow and shoulder pads, boots, long-sleeved jersey and riding pants really did work.

  • 1 March 2016
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 1308
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It Wasn't His Fault

The rider stopped his motorcycle to render honors to the flag in front of 1st Armored Division Headquarters. The military police had halted all traffic, as the flag was to be lowered in just a few seconds. Then, the unthinkable happened — an inattentive driver plowed into the rider at 40 mph.

  • 1 February 2016
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 1202
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