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Welcome Airman and Guardian writers . I 

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am Major General Jeannie Leavitt , 

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chief of Safety for the Air Force and 

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Space Force . I want to help kick off 

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the 2022 riding season by introducing 

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the daft rider series and this season's 

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goals . The series will include 

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preseason briefings as well as 

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motorcycle safety information for all 

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riders and non riders , alike , 

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commanders and supervisors . I 

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challenge you to engage all of your 

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riders during preseason to ensure most 

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records are up to date . This will 

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provide an opportunity to speak 

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directly to your riders and motorcycle 

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safety representatives to ensure 

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briefings and training are complete or 

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scheduled are deaf rider series will 

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cover a variety of topics to include 

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commander responsibilities , riding 

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environments , personal protective 

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equipment risks associated with riding 

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and the rider mentality riders . I 

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encourage you to ride safely and stay 

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within your skill level . I hope that 

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you take the time this season to ensure 

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you're ready to ride before you do .