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101 Critical Days of Summer safety hazards
May 18, 2026 — Your safety is critical this summer and it is essential to be aware of potential dangers and take appropriate precautions to stay safe during the summer season. Remember to prioritize safety, plan for the unexpected, and always be mindful of your surroundings. Stay safe!...

DAF expands motorcycle safety with Rider Mentor Program
May 12, 2026 — The Rider Mentor Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to be integrated directly into official safety curriculums, and the program brings together newer or less experienced riders with seasoned motorcyclists to help them refine their thought processes about motorcycling and enhance their riding skills in real-world environments...

Year of the Mentor: Going beyond training
March 10, 2026 — The 2026 Motorcycle Preseason is here! The motorcycle preseason is an opportunity for riders to ensure their bikes are ready to hit the road and that all necessary training is completed. This year’s focus is on mentorship. The mentor program will also make it easier for riders to complete training and gain skills to make them better riders...

Surviving Sunday: Former Airman credits fitness, safety course for survival
April 4, 2025 — The distance between his motorcycle and the broad side of a box truck closes quicker than he can form a thought. He doesn’t think, he reacts with front brake, rear brake, no clutch and then his body and his bike slam into the stalled vehicle...

JBSA hosts Motorcycle Safety Fair at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 6
February 27, 2025 — Motorcycle riders heard from a variety of agencies emphasizing the importance of safety at the Joint Base San Antonio Motorcycle Safety Fair held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. March 6...

New bike … now what?
May 21, 2024 — Are you a seasoned rider with a new motorcycle? The Air Force Safety Center shares a few shared tips and tricks to remember as you put miles on your new ride...

Motorcycle deaths are on the rise, but why?
October 18, 2023 — Calling all Airmen, Guardians, supervisors, and family members to call a “knock it off” for motorcycle riders. This is not to keep them from riding, but to urge them to wear their riding gear every time they ride, keep to the speed limit, and avoid drinking and riding...

JBSA hosts Motorcycle Safety Fair at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
March 31, 2023 — Motorcycle riders heard from a variety of agencies emphasizing the importance of safety at the Joint Base San Antonio Motorcycle Safety Fair held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. March 31...

502d Air Base Wing Safety Office hosts motorcycle safety fair March 31
March 21, 2023 — A motorcycle safety fair is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 in the parking lot area between the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange and the Class VI Store at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston...

Own a motorcycle? Got training? Ensure you’re ready for spring with motorcycle safety
March 9, 2023 — The sun is finally out again, barbecue season has arrived, and baseball is right around the corner. Spring is always great, especially for the motorcycle riders out there...

The never-ending quest for motorcycle safety
January 19, 2023 — Motorcycle mishaps are a big safety concern for the Department of the Air Force, with the service averaging nearly 12 incidents per year over the past 10 years. Most motorcycle mishaps are preventable, and individuals can take steps to minimize the potential for injury and possibly even death while on the road...

Rising motorcycle mishap deaths among Airmen during fall/winter months alarm Air Force leadership
January 12, 2023 — Seven Airmen have lost their lives to motorcycle mishaps this fiscal year, including four in the past three weeks, according to the Air Force Safety Center. Two of those deaths occurred in Air Education and Training Command. According to the National Safety Council, colder weather during the fall/winter months typically results in fewer motorcyclists on the road and a corresponding drop in motorcycle mishaps and fatalities, making this negative trend all the more alarming...

Don't let summer bring out risky behavior
May 26, 2022 — Summer starts soon, bringing warmer weather and longer days. Many families are beginning to plan outdoor activities like swimming, boating, camping and road trips. Remember to use sound risk management in all summer activities to help mitigate mishaps...

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - My Little GSXR
May 6, 2020 — I had just gotten off work and my buddy and I were leaving post. There was just a little more than 1,000 miles on my new bike, a Suzuki GSXR, and I was loving it. I’d been riding for more than eight years but had been without a bike for about a year. Man, I missed riding...

Motorcycle Safety Training: What riders need to know
May 13, 2019 — With more motorcyclists hitting the roadways, it may be helpful to shed some light on the Air Force’s training requirements, as well as the proper acronyms for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses, as well as dispel some misinformation circulating...

Motorcycle Safety Training: what Air Force riders need to know
April 2, 2019 — Training season for motorcyclists is just around the corner, and as training gets into full swing, it may be helpful to shed some light on the Air Force’s training requirements, review the proper acronyms for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses and dispel some misinformation...

Joint Base San Antonio offers motorcycle safety training
July 19, 2018 — Much can be said about motorcycle safety. “Look twice for motorcycles. Be aware of their presence. Take the training. All the gear, all the time. Ride to be seen.” We have heard these phrases over and over again, but do we really live by them? ...

Motorcycle safety course prepares global trainers
June 5, 2018 — Motorcyclists from military bases around the globe converged on Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex May 12-24 for a train-the-trainer workshop. The workshop trained eight new trainers and 10 new rider coaches...

JBSA stresses safety during Motorcycle Safety Week
March 21, 2018 — Spring is here it is a great time for motorcycle riders...

Motorcycle safety: stay aware, stay alive when you ride
February 26, 2018 — Motorcycling is a lifelong learning process. Far too often riders think after a few years and a few thousand miles that they know it all. That concept can be fatal...