Safety event draws 200-plus Published Sept. 12, 2014 By Jenny Gordon Robins Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- More than 200 military and civilian members gathered at the base theater Tuesday to learn about important survival tactics related to motorcycle safety. The event, which included two separate hour-long sessions, was presented by the Robins Installation Safety Office. Lead training instructors Don Johnson and John Paolozzi discussed various ridership skills, combat survival tactics, risk management, skills review and surviving city traffic. "We wanted to bring awareness to the issue of motorcycle safety with recent events involving fatalities this summer," said Brandon Mitchell, safety and occupational health specialist and administrator of the Motorcycle Safety Program at Robins. There are plans to promote similar events in the future. Attendees also learned about SEE, or search/scan, evaluate and execute exercises, which involve scanning your surroundings, evaluating potential hazards and executing the proper maneuvers to avoid those hazards. Mentorship programs are also available, including Robins Riders and Green Knights, which offer opportunities for camaraderie and education. For new or inexperienced riders, or experienced and advanced riders, training classes are conducted at Robins throughout the year. For more information, call DSN 472-2059.