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Published March 2, 2010

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The Air Force Safety Center's "Spring Spike" campaign has begun. The campaign brings awareness to motorcycle safety, as well as vehicle safety, during the seasonal period where riders are taking to the streets in larger numbers as the weather warms. From March 1 to May 22, 2009, there were 11 vehicle and motorcycle fatalities across the Air Force; 77 percent of these involved motorcycles. What does this mean to people if they don't ride? Basically, be on the lookout for riders. They'll be out in force as the weather improves. Riders need to make sure they get the required Air Force training, their motorcycle is "preflighted," and they've used good risk management principles when planning their ride.

For more information, contact a unit motorcycle safety representative, or visit the 19th Airlift Wing Safety Office's community of practice on the Air Force Portal. Let's all do our part to have a mishap-free spring.

(Courtesy of the 19th Airlift Wing Safety Office)