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mfifer
10-08-2008, 09:25 PM
On Monday 10/6/08 the White Sands Missile Range Safety Riders Group ( Wolf Pack ) took a 140 mile round trip run to Holloman AFB to celebrate BG Rick McCabe's retirement and honor his leadership as General of White Sands ( ps , he rides a K1200). Upon arrival at Holloman we were taken to see the new F22 , by invitation of Col Mike McGee and a photo session. After a blessing from the USAF chaplin , Lt Col Gary Garvey, also a rider, we picked up about 35 or more riders from the USAF safety group (Raptors) and at 90 strong we rode Hwy 54 back to the Oro Grande gate of White Sands ( eastern most gate) and across White Sands Test Area back to post.
We had a luncheon and a couple of speeches there and the announcement of our new MSF training coarse on post.
The day was fantastic . The weather was great , lots of nice guys , and all types of bikes were welcome. We had all ages and types of people from the Brigadier General to civilians.


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Thanks , Mike Fifer

PS , just got this note from General McCabe.

Just a note to express my sincere thanks to Sammie, Darrell, Randy Grunow, Col Mike McGee, Mr Salinas and all our Friends who made this ride wonderful! I depart with a great memory of a great morning on the road with you all. You have so many more in store as well. Here is to a future of safe fun and comradeship. I could not have asked for a better event for a last ride with the Pack... That is, last ride for now!
God Bless!
:-)
Rick McCabe
BG, USA
HOOAH!
129654
10-08-2008, 09:53 PM
Nice! I'd almost be tempted to trade my GS for that F22.

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mfifer
10-08-2008, 10:08 PM
Nice! I'd almost be tempted to trade my GS for that F22.

:thumb

I hear ya! They wouldn't let the General fly it so none of the rest of us bothered to ask!

Mike
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wezul
10-08-2008, 10:20 PM
Nice! I'd almost be tempted to trade my GS for that F22.

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Yup, include me in.
I'll swap my '07 RT for an F22, no problem!
Professor
10-09-2008, 03:25 AM
I think the fuel consumption and the insurance premiums on the F-22 might be a problem for some of us.
The_Veg
10-15-2008, 11:53 AM
Does it come with bag-mounts?
mfifer
10-15-2008, 05:59 PM
Does it come with bag-mounts?
OH YEAH ! and big ones!
They are hanging open in the pictures. They look perfect for your Ipod , water bottle , and cruise missile. :nra

Mike
Oldhway
10-15-2008, 06:17 PM
Damn I miss New Mexico.

Thanks for the pics.