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Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, provides feedback to riders during the Basic RiderCourse 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025.

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Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, provides feedback to riders during the Basic RiderCourse 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025. The one-day course, required every five years, reinforces fundamental skills and promotes safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

Motorcycle riders, attending the Basic RiderCourse 2, line up before a drill at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025.

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Motorcycle riders, attending the Basic RiderCourse 2, line up before a drill at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025. The one-day course, required every five years, reinforces fundamental skills and promotes safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, explains a drill from the Basic RiderCourse 2 curriculum at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025.

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Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, explains a drill from the Basic RiderCourse 2 curriculum at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025. Riders completed multiple drills practicing safe riding for different road scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, demonstrates a Basic RiderCourse 2 drill at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025.

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Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, demonstrates a Basic RiderCourse 2 drill at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025. The training helps riders build essential skills and awareness to reduce accidents and maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, inspects rider maneuvers during a Basic RiderCourse 2 drill at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025.

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Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, inspects rider maneuvers during a Basic RiderCourse 2 drill at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025. The training helps riders build essential skills and awareness to reduce accidents and maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

Motorcycle riders attend the Basic RiderCourse 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025.

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Motorcycle riders attend the Basic RiderCourse 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025. Service members are required to attend an annual rider's safety briefing and refresher training every five years to maintain certification and reduce risk through safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, provides feedback to riders during the Basic RiderCourse 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025. The one-day course, required every five years, reinforces fundamental skills and promotes safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)

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