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Harley Davidsons parked at the Motorcycle Safety Day while a C5 “Super Galaxy” flies by April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Approximately 175 riders from the 436th Airlift Wing attended the Annual Pre-Season Brief and many stayed to enjoy the day’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Team Dover Airmen admire a motorcycle’s artwork and modifications at the Motorcycle Safety Day April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The annual event is aimed at preventing future mishaps through the dissemination of motorcycle safety knowledge and a spirit of mentorship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Tech. Sgt. Clayton Morris, 436th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment production supervisor, drives down taxiway foxtrot at the Motorcycle Safety Day April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Morris has been riding for over ten years and is a member of the Motorcycle Safety Day Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Riders participate in a high- speed braking exercise on the taxiway foxtrot during the Motorcycle Safety Day April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Speed is a factor in many two-wheeled mishaps and the ability to brake effectively at highway speeds can be a lifesaving skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Cpl. Brian Allen, Dover Police Department, performs a tight left turn during the Motorcycle Safety Day April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Allen demonstrated the extremes to which officers can push their bikes after receiving proper training and practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Senior Airman Jacob Mahuron, 436th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, participates in the slow drag competition at the Motorcycle Safety Day April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The object of the race is to be the last to cross the finish line by driving as slow as possible. Contestants are eliminated if their feet touch the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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A Team Dover Airman browses safety helmets for sale at the Diamond Motorsports tent during the Motorcycle Safety Day April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Although there is no Delaware State law requiring riders to wear a helmet, DoDI 6055.4 requires that all military and DoD civilian personnel wear a helmet while operating or riding on a motorcycle whether on or off a DoD installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Capt. James Chaplin, 436th Aerial Port Squadron Air Freight Flight commander, prepares for a test drive at the Motorcycle Safety Day April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Rommel Harley Davidson of Smyrna, Del. brought out four different style motorcycles and offered free test rides at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

Snapshot: Motorcycle Safety Day 2017

Published May 2, 2017
By Mauricio Campino

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Harley Davidsons parked at the Motorcycle Safety Day while a C-5M Super Galaxy flies by April 28, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Approximately 175 riders from the 436th Airlift Wing attended the Annual Pre-Season Brief and many stayed to enjoy the day’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)