Riders come together for dust-off Published April 29, 2011 By Don Peek 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE -- The second annual motorcycle safety meeting "Dust-off" was coordinated by the 94th Airlift Wing Safety Office and held at the Lakeside Pavilion on April 20. The program, open to base and local personnel, included lunch, drawings for door prizes, briefings and presentations relative to safe motorcycle operations. Technical Sgt. Blane Lopez from the 94th Operations Support Squadron, Aerial Delivery Flight, an experienced rider himself since the age of 10, started and headed up the program designed to bring riders of various skill levels together to share ideas and experiences. Master Sgt. Jason Cook and Senior Master Sgt. Earl Davis from the Transportation Proficiency Center were acknowledged for their extensive contributions as rider coaches and mentors for the motorcycle rider courses conducted here. Corbie Pierce, Vice President of "Bikers Battling Breast Cancer", spoke briefly about charity bike rides benefiting breast cancer programs. Guest speakers included Ray Earls of Earl Smalls Harley Davidson, Marietta, Ga., and Chief Master Sgt. Les Davy from the 22nd Air Force who shared some personal insights, expertise and experiences with attendees. Chief Davy spoke briefly about the Patriot Guard and the valuable work they do. For anyone interested and qualified to become a rider coach contact Ron Durant, 94th Airlift Wing Safety Office at 678-655-4434 or email at ronald.durant@us.af.mil.
