AMC Distinguished Motorcycle Safety Award, 87th Air Base Wing Motorcycle Safety Program Team, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

The 87th Air Base Wing Motorcycle Safety Program Team, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, led by Maj Frank A. Rodela, has been announced as the winner of the Air Mobility Command Distinguished Motorcycle Safety Award.

The team managed the largest joint base motorcycle safety program, boasting zero fatalities. They led the Joint Base Motorcycle Mentorship Ride Program, conducted preseason motorcycle safety briefings, maintained the joint base Facebook page and website, improved course registration, and taught industry-standard inspection procedures. Staff supervised coaches, facilitated classes, and trained students in advanced rider techniques, tracking riders and identifying and correcting discrepancies. Safety team staff managed a training motorcycle fleet worth $130 thousand, significantly reducing downtime and operational costs while maximizing effectiveness. The team worked with Motorcycle Safety Foundation coaches to save on training costs and improve the motorcycle training range. The team also maintains a state-certified motorcycle licensing facility.