Motorcycle Safety Week at Keesler

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  • By Susan Griggs
  • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  Keesler observes Motorcycle Safety Week Monday through May 20.

According to officials in the Air Force chief of staff's office, as of April 19, motorcycle fatalities across the Air Force are up more than 150 percent since January, with five fatalities and one permanent total disabilities. All accidents had two common causal factors -- no automobiles were involved and each rider lost control of his motorcycle.

To put the spotlight on motorcycle safety, Keesler has scheduled these events:

Monday - 3:30 p.m., commander's intent briefing, Bay Breeze Event Center Ballroom 2, door prizes.

Tuesday - 7 a.m., sign up for experienced rider course through squadron motorcycle safety representative.

Wednesday - 7 a.m., sign up for beginner rider course Day 1 through squadron motorcycle safety representative.

May 19 - 7 a.m., sign up for beginner rider course Day 2 through squadron motorcycle safety representative.

May 20 - noon to 5 p.m., bike show at Popeye's parking lot. Local dealers display bikes, base exchange provides motorcycle-related prizes, barbecue from The Shed is available, skill challenges and other activities.

Master Sgt. Gordon Comerford, 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron first sergeant, is project officer for the observance.

For more information, call 376-5302.