Kings Bay rides for motorcycle safety

More than 70 Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Sailors and Marines drove their hogs, choppers and sport bikes to the Third Annual Recreational Safety Rodeo at Naval Air Station Jacksonville May 8 in an attempt to keep motor vehicle accidents and fatalities down. The rodeo featured the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) with a dozen professional motorcycle-riding officers demonstrating their talent. A multitude of vendors were also on scene to sell the latest safety equipment. [ More ]

Safety Bucks Program kicks off
Kings Bay military and civilian employees can get a spot award for going out of their way to be safe. Safety and MWR recently kicked off their MWR Safety Bucks Program.

Cigarette butts can contribute to wildfires
A dry winter, dead vegetation, increasing temperatures, and high winds during this time of year can bring out the red flags. We are warned not to burn yard debris or leave grills unattended. But there is another fire hazard that is not mentioned that can be a major factor in wildfires - cigarette butts.

Rhode Island supports Partnership for Excellence
Service members from the USS Rhode Island's Blue and Gold crews showed their support for their Partnership for Excellence Program partners Mary Lee Clark Elementary School during the school's annual Field Sports Day May 8 and 9.