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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Leaders with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego Police Department and California Highway Patrol held a motorcycle safety awareness press conference and training event aboard MCAS Miramar, California, May 14.
Marine Corps Installations West works hand in hand with these agencies to ensure Marines and Sailors have the tools to be safe on the road.
They discussed safety tips for both motorcyclists and automobile drivers since California is home to more than 1.3 million licensed motorcyclists.
“[To drive] safely is of paramount importance,” said Robert Dobarzynski, MCI-West director of safety and standardization. “Make sure to take a second or third look before you make a lane change.”
California Highway Patrol held a demonstration of the safety course for all Marines who ride motorcycles after the conference.
“The Marines get on their motorcycles that they own and they learn to practice getting those skills that they need to drive on the highways here,” said Col. John Farnam, MCAS Miramar commanding officer.
Installations commanders have a vested interest in Marines’ and Sailors’ safety and hope to decrease the unnecessary motorcycle accidents involving service members.
“This is where partnerships like what we have here really make a difference,” said Farnam.
Commands in MCI-West provide tools such as the mandatory motorcycle safety class to promote road safety for everyone.
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 05.15.2015 18:11 |
| Story ID: | 163508 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
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