Fidelco Ride for Independence

Happy Birthday Air Force "Aim High ... Fly, Fight, Win"

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial and space warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces, and one of the seven American uniformed services. Initially established as a part of the United States Army on 1 August 1907, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the U.S. Armed Forces on 18 September 1947 with the passing of the National Security Act of 1947. It is the youngest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and the fourth in order of precedence. The USAF is the largest and most technologically advanced air force in the world. The Air Force articulates its core missions as air and space superiority, global integrated ISR, rapid global mobility, global strike, and command and control.

Fidelco Guide Dogs history of providing elite German Shepherd guide dogs to blinded veterans can be traced all the way back to World War II. And throughout the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Fidelco Guide Dogs have helped bring renewed independence and mobility to the brave men and women who protect our freedom by serving in harm’s way.

The Fidelco Ride for Independence on Sunday, October 7 presents a Field of Flags tribute to American heroes and fallen military, first responders, and veterans. Purchase your flags for all the heroes in your life to be displayed for all to admire and contemplate www.fidelco.org/field-of-flags-2018-page.

Join us Sunday, October 7 to experience the JUMPSTART™ Motorcycle Simulator!

If you’re interested in learning to ride, but have never been on a motorcycle before, please come test ride the JUMPSTART™ at our 8th Annual Ride for Independence! The JUMPSTART™ combines a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle with a specially-designed, stationary support stand. No knowledge or previous motorcycle experience necessary. The motorcycle will not move.

You’ll mount the motorcycle, set your boots on the foot pegs and fire up the engine under the watchful eye of trained personnel. And then, sitting comfortably on the motorcycle, you’ll give the throttle a twist and continue to shift through the gears – all safely and securely attached to the JUMPSTART™ platform.

Pre-registration open through Thursday, October 4 at www.fidelco.org.

Are you ready to ride?!

Riders will be wrapped in glorious fall foliage colors during the 8th Annual Fidelco Ride for Independence; treated to a delicious Bear's Smokehouse BBQ lunch; and enjoy special Oktoberfest refreshments. Please share this message with your friends and fellow riders, and invite them to join us on Sunday, October 7th.

Register www.fidelco.org.