Students of a beginner motorcycle course held at Pease
Students of a beginner motorcycle course held at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., approach their training bikes, April 3, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Victoria L. Nelson)
Retired master sergeant and Green Knights member Joseph
Retired master sergeant and Green Knights member Joseph "Smokey" Rivera times Staff Sgt. Ethan Cornell, a financial operations supervisor with the 88th Comptroller Squadron, during a slow ride contest as part o... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick gives her horse, Calvin, some
Maj. Andrea Matesick gives her horse, Calvin, some water while inside Tokaruk Show Stables April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Matesick and Calvin had just gotten done riding, and Matesick was giving Calvin ... More
Maj. Andy Christian, the commanding officer of Alpha
Maj. Andy Christian, the commanding officer of Alpha Company, 1st Marine Special Operations Command, presents his custom cycle, which bears the names of special operations Marines who have died in combat. Chris... More
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The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 3/29/1974 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel
The Ride for Semper Fi participants cheer as a check
The Ride for Semper Fi participants cheer as a check for $250,000 is presented to the Semper Fi Fund. The participants spent six months raising money and training for the bicycle ride from Phoenix to San Diego.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed nearly 200
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed nearly 200 military and civilian motorcycle riders here for Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Riders heard from guest speakers on a wide range of safety topics and man... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick gives her horse, Calvin, some
Maj. Andrea Matesick gives her horse, Calvin, some water while inside Tokaruk Show Stables April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Matesick and Calvin had just gotten done riding, and Matesick was giving Calvin ... More
SRA Eric Ruiter, a security policeman from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC HAVEN Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. ... More
Wesley Leon-Barrientos (left) and Jeremy Staat hold
Wesley Leon-Barrientos (left) and Jeremy Staat hold their bicycles above their head at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 1st, 2012, as part of a cross-country bike ride, Wall to Wall.
A boy holds up a yellow rose, a symbol of a family
A boy holds up a yellow rose, a symbol of a family member who has lost a military service member, in the air during the Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in Chicago at the Daley Plaza May 24. More than a thou... More
Wesley Leon-Barrientos stands in front of his hand-crank
Wesley Leon-Barrientos stands in front of his hand-crank bike at the Base Exchange, March 1, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Barrientos lost both of his legs while serving in Iraq as a U.S. Army infantryma... More
Ryan Blythe, a fit specialist for DNA Cycles in Mesa,
Ryan Blythe, a fit specialist for DNA Cycles in Mesa, Ariz., gets his "way to go" from his daughters after completed the 430-mile trek from Phoenix to San Diego for the Ride for Semper Fi. The ride raised $250,... More
The curves and turns of European roads require extra
The curves and turns of European roads require extra diligence on behalf of motorcycle riders to ensure safe navigation. The 21st TSC Motorcycle Safety Day, held June 18, coincides with peak motorcycle riding s... More
John D. Trent (right), a Defense Commissary Agency
John D. Trent (right), a Defense Commissary Agency contractor and motorcycle enthusiast living in Japan, visits his friend and fellow rider, Makoto Tanabe (left), as he recovers from his injuries sustained in a... More
Scores of motorcycle enthusiasts partake in a leisurely
Scores of motorcycle enthusiasts partake in a leisurely ride through Japan’s countryside. Japan boasts hundreds of international riding clubs featuring riders from all walks of life. They are particularly popul... More
Von Brown, sports specialist at Marine Corps Community
Von Brown, sports specialist at Marine Corps Community Services, announces the rules for the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan June 21,... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Adams II begins weaving through
U.S. Army Sgt. Richard Adams II begins weaving through the slalom set up at the Motorcycle Mentor Workshop at Fort Polk May 9, 2014, for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Adams is a West Union, W.V. native who... More
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps community participate
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps community participate in the Annual Marine Corps Community Service Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21, 2020. The bike race was desi... More
Freddy Friedewald, 2, participates in the Bike Rodeo
Freddy Friedewald, 2, participates in the Bike Rodeo with his mother, Capt. Kerry Friedewald, defense counsel, Legal Services Support Team, during the 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride at Knott’s Sky Park in Twe... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick rides her horse, Calvin, jump
Maj. Andrea Matesick rides her horse, Calvin, jump over an obstacle inside the arena at Tokaruk Show Stables April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Matesick is an F-15E Weapons System Officer and instructor WSO... More
Members of the U.S. Military community participate
Members of the U.S. Military community participate in the Annual Marine Corps Community Service Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21, 2020. The bike race was designed... More
Cyclists for the Ride for Semper Fi cross the finish
Cyclists for the Ride for Semper Fi cross the finish line at Sea World in San Diego Oct. 16. The 430-mile ride began in Phoenix Oct. 13, and raised $250,000 for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.
Wesley Leon-Barrientos prepares to attach a prosthetic
Wesley Leon-Barrientos prepares to attach a prosthetic leg inside the Base Exchange March 1, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Barrientos lost both of his legs while serving in Iraq as a U.S. Army infantryma... More
John D. Trent, a Defense Commissary Agency contractor
John D. Trent, a Defense Commissary Agency contractor and motorcycle enthusiast living Japan, participates in an interview at U.S. Army Japan’s headquarters July 13, 2016, in Camp Zama, Japan. Trent, a seasone... More
JROTC cadets from one of the Chicago public schools
JROTC cadets from one of the Chicago public schools carry a large American flag during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade, marched down State Street, May 24. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed nearly 200
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed nearly 200 military and civilian motorcycle riders here for Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Riders heard from guest speakers on a wide range of safety topics and man... More
Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific employee
Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific employee Todd Schlitz starts the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21, 2020. T... More
Wesley Leon-Barrientos (left) and Jeremy Staat ride
Wesley Leon-Barrientos (left) and Jeremy Staat ride into Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 1, 2012, as part of a cross-country bike ride, Wall to Wall. Leon-Barrientos and Staat embarked on this endeavor to ra... More
Members of the Military Community participate in the
Members of the Military Community participate in the Annual Marine Corps Community Service Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21, 2020. The bike race was designed to c... More
Staff Sgt. Spencer Anderson, flight medic, Company
Staff Sgt. Spencer Anderson, flight medic, Company C, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, starts his practice ride for his cycling ... More
Students from Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools
Students from Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools wears drunk goggles while riding a tricycle during the Safety and Education fair held aboard Camp Johnson, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Marines attended the fai... More
A joint service color guard team retires the colors
A joint service color guard team retires the colors during the Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at the Daley Plaza in Chicago, May 24. More than a thousand people watched the ceremony, which was held in hono... More
Marine Corps Community Services volunteers hosts the
Marine Corps Community Services volunteers hosts the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21, 2020. The bike race was designed to ... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick rides her horse, Calvin, inside
Maj. Andrea Matesick rides her horse, Calvin, inside the arena at Tokaruk Show Stables April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Matesick is an F-15E Weapons System Officer and instructor WSO with the 49th Fighter... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer,
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, finishes the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Jap... More
John D. Trent, a Defense Commissary Agency contractor
John D. Trent, a Defense Commissary Agency contractor and motorcycle enthusiast living Japan, participates in an interview with a reporter from Stars and Stripes Pacific at U.S. Army Japan’s headquarters July 1... More
Wesley Leon-Barrientos shares a moment with Mary Tenorio,
Wesley Leon-Barrientos shares a moment with Mary Tenorio, spouse of veteran Diego Tenorio, inside the Base Exchange March 1, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Barrientos lost both of his legs while serving i... More
A participant of the 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride
A participant of the 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride finishes the full course event that measured 52-miles through Twentynine Palms, Calif., and Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., April 28, 2018. The purpose o... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick rides her horse, Calvin, around
Maj. Andrea Matesick rides her horse, Calvin, around the arena at Tokaruk Show Stables April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Matesick is an F-15E Weapons System Officer and instructor WSO with the 49th Fighter... More
Staff Sgt. Timothy Cooper, of Streamwood, Ill., with
Staff Sgt. Timothy Cooper, of Streamwood, Ill., with the 416th Theater Engineer Command, rides in the turret of an up-armored Humvee during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade, which took place down State Street, M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Clemens, operations
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Clemens, operations officer, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, participates in the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,... More
Jim Farney, a safety and occupational health specialist
Jim Farney, a safety and occupational health specialist in the Garrison Safety Office, addresses Fort Drum motorcyclists May 6 during the 5th annual Motorcycle Safety Symposium at the Multipurpose Auditorium. H... More
Brett Trumbauer, a DOD civilian employee, practices
Brett Trumbauer, a DOD civilian employee, practices switching gears in a beginner motorcycle course at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., April 3, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Victoria L. Nelson)
Cyclists for the Ride for Semper Fi are presented with
Cyclists for the Ride for Semper Fi are presented with special dog tags after they finish their ride in San Diego. The ride began in Phoenix and raised $250,000 for the Semper Fi Fund which supports injured Mar... More
Nine-year-old Maxwell Merick of Phoenix runs to great
Nine-year-old Maxwell Merick of Phoenix runs to great his dad, Phil, as he crosses the finish line in San Diego for the Ride for Semper Fi. Participants in the ride raised $250,000 to support injured Marines an... More
An up-armored Humvee belonging to the 416th Theater
An up-armored Humvee belonging to the 416th Theater Engineer Command leads a small convoy during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade, which took place down State Street, May 24. The 416th TEC is headquartered in Da... More
Mentorship program keeps Soldiers safe
Soldiers of the 41st Fires Brigade prepare to mount up and conduct a motorcycle mentorship ride to Marble Falls, Texas. These rides are part of a hands-on program put in place to keep our Soldiers with motorcyc... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hauke, 1st Squadron, 17th Air
Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Hauke, 1st Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, leads the way as he and troopers take off from Simmons Army Air Field April 19. The ride kicks off the Motor... More
A participant of the 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride
A participant of the 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride pedals the 52-mile full course through Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., April 28, 2018. The purpose of Park-2-Park is to bring families and friends of Twe... More
Wesley Leon-Barrientos rides his hand-crank bike inside
Wesley Leon-Barrientos rides his hand-crank bike inside the Base Exchange March 1, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Barrientos lost both of his legs while serving in Iraq as a U.S. Army infantryman. Leon-Ba... More
The 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride commences the
The 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride commences the family fun ride event that takes parents and children on a 7-mile course through the city of Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 28, 2018. The purpose of Park-2-Pa... More
Michael Tokaruk, owner of Tokaruk Show Stables, sets
Michael Tokaruk, owner of Tokaruk Show Stables, sets up the next obstacle, while Maj. Andrea Matesick and her horse, Calvin, get in position inside the arena April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Tokaruk has c... More
Members of the U.S. Military community participate
Members of the U.S. Military community participate in the Annual Marine Corps Community Service Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21, 2020. The bike race was designed... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick cleans out the shoes of her horse,
Maj. Andrea Matesick cleans out the shoes of her horse, Calvin, as they get prepared to jump at Tokaruk Show Stables April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. Matesick is an F-15E Weapons System Officer and instru... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Lotter speeds down a straightaway
U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Lotter speeds down a straightaway preparing himself for the abrupt 90-degree turn at the end while practicing motorcycle safety during a workshop at Fort Polk May 9, 2014 set up for Motorcyc... More
Mike Matthews, an instructor for the Motorcycle Safety
Mike Matthews, an instructor for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, teaches a motorcycle safety class at Fort Polk’s Mission Training Center May 9, 2014. Motorcycle mentors from every brigade on Fort Polk atten... More
Jeremy Staat listens to a veteran's story inside the
Jeremy Staat listens to a veteran's story inside the Base Exchange March 1, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Staat was medically retired from the U.S. Marine Corps for service-connected injuries. Leon-Barri... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick puts front jumping boots on her
Maj. Andrea Matesick puts front jumping boots on her horse, Calvin, as they get prepared to jump at Tokaruk Show Stables April 10, 2019, in Collierville, Tenn. The boots help protect his legs during performance... More
A student from Marine Corps Combat Service Support
A student from Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools wears drunk goggles while riding a tricycle during the Safety and Education fair held aboard Camp Johnson, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. Marines attended the fa... More
John D. Trent, a Defense Commissary Agency contractor
John D. Trent, a Defense Commissary Agency contractor and motorcycle enthusiast living in Japan, stands next to his 2013 Harley Davidson SL1200V Model 72. Trent, a seasoned rider with more than 35 years’ experi... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gregory Su rides his bike during
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gregory Su rides his bike during the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21, 2020. The bike race was designe... More
An up-armored Humvee belonging to the 416th Theater
An up-armored Humvee belonging to the 416th Theater Engineer Command leads a small convoy during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade, which took place down State Street, May 24. The 416th TEC is headquartered in Da... More
John D. Trent (right), a Defense Commissary Agency
John D. Trent (right), a Defense Commissary Agency contractor and motorcycle enthusiast living in Japan, shares lunch with his friend and fellow rider, Makoto Tanabe (left). Trent saved Tanabe’s life during a l... More
Participants of the 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride
Participants of the 4th Annual Park-2-Park Bike Ride traverse the 52-mile full course through Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., April 28, 2018. The purpose of Park-2-Park is to bring families and friends of Tw... More
Five new members of B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment
Five new members of B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (Memorial) participate in their first charge across the field, including cannon fire, at the Calvary Riding School Graduation May 5 at Brown Parade Field. ... More
Nearly 150 riders from the 10th Mountain Division (LI)
Nearly 150 riders from the 10th Mountain Division (LI) gathered May 6 for the 5th annual Motorcycle Safety Symposium at Fort Drum in support of Motorcycle Awareness Month. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Gar... More
Steven Segebart, Air Force Materiel Command analyst
Steven Segebart, Air Force Materiel Command analyst (left) and Michael Summers, a master sergeant with the 445th Airlift Wing, talk bikes at Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. Camaraderie and mentorship were e... More
Nearly 150 riders from the 10th Mountain Division (LI)
Nearly 150 riders from the 10th Mountain Division (LI) gathered May 6 for the 5th annual Motorcycle Safety Symposium at Fort Drum in support of Motorcycle Awareness Month. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Gar... More
Motorcycle riding Soldiers from Fort Polk ready themselves
Motorcycle riding Soldiers from Fort Polk ready themselves to take on the 90-degree turn challenge at Fort Polk’s Motorcycle Mentor Workshop May 8, 2014. Post leadership coordinated the class is observance of M... More
Retired master sergeant and Green Knights member Joseph
Retired master sergeant and Green Knights member Joseph "Smokey" Rivera times a competitor during a slow ride contest as part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 2018. The point o... More
Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Richards, one of the original
Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Richards, one of the original founders of the Green Knights International Military Motorcycle Club™, talks about the importance of mentorship and growing safe riders at Wright-Patterson's... More
Brett Trumbauer, a DOD civilian employee, rides around
Brett Trumbauer, a DOD civilian employee, rides around a corner in a training path during a beginner motocycle safety class at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., April 3,2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo b... More
Dr. Ray Ochs, Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s vice president
Dr. Ray Ochs, Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s vice president of training systems and lead developer of the MSF Basic RiderCourse ℠, discusses stunting and other risky behavior at Motorcycle Safety Day May 11, 20... More
The Survive the Ride graphic was created for the 39th
The Survive the Ride graphic was created for the 39th Air Base Wing safety campaign.The graphic demonstrates what gear individuals need when riding around Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, on their scooters. (U.S. Air... More
Lt. Col. Stefan Bandas, 10th Mountain Division Sustainment
Lt. Col. Stefan Bandas, 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade deputy commander, addresses Fort Drum motorcyclists May 6 during the 5th annual Motorcycle Safety Symposium at the Multipurpose Auditorium. (Ph... More
Tom Day, retired Marine and Navy veteran and president
Tom Day, retired Marine and Navy veteran and president of the Bugles Across America organization, places a hand over his heart during the singing of "God Bless America" toward the end of the Memorial Day wreath... More
Oregon Air National Guardsmen from the 142nd Wing practice
Oregon Air National Guardsmen from the 142nd Wing practice advanced motorcycle riding techniques in Portland, Ore., Aug. 24, 2020. Military riders are required to wear specific personal protective equipment and... More
Motorcycle riding Soldiers from Fort Polk go down the
Motorcycle riding Soldiers from Fort Polk go down the slow ride course at the post's Motorcycle Mentor Workshop May 9, 2014, set up as part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Eric Pr... More
Spc. Benjamin Wurtz, a small arms artillery repairman
Spc. Benjamin Wurtz, a small arms artillery repairman with the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment performs in a demonstration September 8, 2016 at Fort Hood, Texas. Wurtz will compete in the National... More
John Greenway, founder for the Ride for Semper Fi,
John Greenway, founder for the Ride for Semper Fi, Brett Biberdorf, a board member for the Ride for Semper Fi, Karen Guenther, the chief executive officer of the Semper Fi Fund, Lt. Col. Paul Thompson, co-found... More
A man from the USO of Illinois float pauses in front
A man from the USO of Illinois float pauses in front of the Chicago Theatre during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade, which took place down State Street, May 24. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret)
Maj. Andrea Matesick, F-15E Weapons System Officer
Maj. Andrea Matesick, F-15E Weapons System Officer and instructor WSO with the 49th Fighter Training Squadron’s Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, makes her way to her T-38 Talon April 10, 2019, on Columbus ... More
Man, machine: Behavior factor in many motorcycle accidents
Twenty percent of all motorcycle accidents are single incidents involving only the rider and another 23 percent are caused when riders run into the back of other vehicles, according to Shane McLaughlin, Motorcy... More
Motorcycle racing team coach talks to Team Dover
Omar Buker, Triumph Mid Atlantic Regional Manager, speaks to Team Dover motorcycle riders Aug. 9, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Buker, author of "Thoughts of a Rider" and Team ProMotion track coach, talke... More
A member of the Hard n’ Fast international riding club
A member of the Hard n’ Fast international riding club assists two Japanese first responders as they prepare Makoto Tanabe (lying on ground) for an emergency air evacuation July 3, 2016, in Shizuoka Prefecture,... More
Tom Day, retired Marine and Navy veteran and president
Tom Day, retired Marine and Navy veteran and president of the Bugles Across America organization, takes a wreath symbolizing the armed forces during the Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony held in Daley Plaza i... More
Jeremy Staat greets a veteran inside the Base Exchange
Jeremy Staat greets a veteran inside the Base Exchange March 1, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Staat was medically retired from the U.S. Marine Corps for service-connected injuries. Leon-Barrientos and Sta... More
Wesley Leon-Barrientos speaks to U.S. Army retired
Wesley Leon-Barrientos speaks to U.S. Army retired Dave Becker inside the Base Exchange March 1, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Barrientos lost both of his legs while serving in Iraq as a U.S. Army infant... More
Maj. Andrea Matesick, F-15E Weapons System Officer
Maj. Andrea Matesick, F-15E Weapons System Officer and instructor WSO with the 49th Fighter Training Squadron’s Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, two athletes in the Air Force Sport program’s equestrian div... More