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FORT HOOD, Texas – Master Sgt. Jimmy Alexander, a native of Truth or Consequences, N.M., and motorcycle rider with over 29 years of riding experience led fourteen soldiers from the ‘Steel Dragon’ 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division on a motorcycle mentorship ride, Feb. 16, 2012 on Fort Hood, Texas and the surrounding area.
The group included, Command Sgt. Maj. David Osborne, the Steel Dragon command sergeant major and four younger Soldiers who all have less than one year experience.
The day was comprised of much more than the scenic ride from Fort Hood north to Gatesville, across the Belton Dam and eventually back to the Steel Dragon’s home base. Before the fourteen riders took off on the open road, they sat in on a two-hour class led by Alexander with a follow up briefing from Osborne. Among topics discussed were proper maintenance of the bikes, techniques used for safe and effective riding, rules of the road and rules unique to military riders.
Aside from being a quarterly requirement, the ride is a chance for senior and junior riders to build some unit cohesion, find mentors for safer riding, and overall enhance unit safety and readiness.
“I am young, and I am single. After deploying for eleven months, I decided to try something new and treat myself to a motorcycle. I wanted to enjoy something I’ve never done before, and this class and mentorship ride allows me to do that in the safest way possible,” explained Pfc. Grant Jones, a native of Corona, Calif., the youngest and least experienced rider present for the trip.
There is no question why riders continue to ride and are as passionate about their hobby as they are.
It’s the goal of the Steel Dragons as a team, and the need by each individual rider, to become as safe as possible and at the same time enjoy the ride responsibly.
Friday’s mentorship ride was a step in the right direction for continuing to achieve safe riding practices by all Steel Dragons fueled by motivated soldiers and dedicated leaders.
| Date Taken: | 02.16.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 02.29.2012 13:32 |
| Story ID: | 84505 |
| Location: | KILLEEN, TX, US |
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