Spc. Sprain did what many of us only dream of doing. Almost two years ago, he decided to combine his desire for a fun vehicle with his need for everyday transportation, so he bought a small Honda sport bike. On this day, however, a series of choices and events will conspire against Sprain that will cause him to give up the motorcycle for some time. Today, he will wreck his bike.

With the extreme sports world taking off and adrenaline junkies coming up with all types of new activities, the associated risks are also on the rise. Some people see professionals execute these tricks and, unfortunately, attempt them themselves.

Our flight crossed four time zones and took about 24 hours to complete. The main lesson I learned was to never extend a duty day to the point of exhaustion, even with a highly experienced crew.

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Mentoring can help keep Soldiers safe. Find out what you can do to protect your Soldiers with the Motorcycle Mentorship Program.