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A Piece of History
I was digging through my crap lookin for a Birth Certificate
and I found something you all will find Interesting.
A little History first,,,,,,
Way Way back, Once apon a time a Young man, "Me" decided
to get a Motorcycle In North Dakota while In the USAF.
Turns out the Air force was deciding on what If any trainning Airmen
should have. And I was one of the first to take the newly requierd
Motorcycle training to be alowed to ride on base.
My Squadron CO called me in and told me that after I completed the
course I was to report back to him and tell Him what I thought.
Then he read me something:::
Interestingly some of the safest bikes seen on the road today are the
scruffy, laid back,"Gang" types, who seem to have more respect for
the dangers of the highway, and the traffic laws, than our average
Airman going to work at 7:15 AM.
These guys may not look very respectable, and certainly don't always
follow the rules about wearing helmets, but as far as road smarts they
put our military types to shame-- Mile for Mile their survival record Is
better.
Maybe we should have these clubs come In and explain a few facts of the
road to our guys. Of course that won't happen but we need to do
something, the current programs are not getting through to our people.
Signed:
Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown, USAF
MY first Instructor was a Big Fat Harry Bearded tattoo'd ABATE Biker.
The Dude was Kick ass,,Had me doing "Ride like a pro" stuff.
This was back In 1983,,,,XD
and I found something you all will find Interesting.
A little History first,,,,,,
Way Way back, Once apon a time a Young man, "Me" decided
to get a Motorcycle In North Dakota while In the USAF.
Turns out the Air force was deciding on what If any trainning Airmen
should have. And I was one of the first to take the newly requierd
Motorcycle training to be alowed to ride on base.
My Squadron CO called me in and told me that after I completed the
course I was to report back to him and tell Him what I thought.
Then he read me something:::
Interestingly some of the safest bikes seen on the road today are the
scruffy, laid back,"Gang" types, who seem to have more respect for
the dangers of the highway, and the traffic laws, than our average
Airman going to work at 7:15 AM.
These guys may not look very respectable, and certainly don't always
follow the rules about wearing helmets, but as far as road smarts they
put our military types to shame-- Mile for Mile their survival record Is
better.
Maybe we should have these clubs come In and explain a few facts of the
road to our guys. Of course that won't happen but we need to do
something, the current programs are not getting through to our people.
Signed:
Lt. Col. Robert L. Brown, USAF
MY first Instructor was a Big Fat Harry Bearded tattoo'd ABATE Biker.
The Dude was Kick ass,,Had me doing "Ride like a pro" stuff.
This was back In 1983,,,,XD
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