AIRMEN AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING HELP NEARLY 1,000 PEOPLE AT ALTUS IN 2007

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  • By Senior Airman Clinton Atkins
  • 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  A robust Airmen Against Drunk Driving program here saved 994 people from potential alcohol-related incidents in 2007.

Additionally, thanks in part to the efforts of AADD, Altus saw a reduction from 12 driving under the influence arrests in 2006 to seven in 2007.

"The wonderful thing about AADD is that it is here for the base community whether you're military, civilian or a dependent," said Staff Sgt. Pete Rollins, Altus AADD program director. "If you are a [Department of Defense] card holder then you can access AADD and use the service.

"We will pick you up and drop you off at your place of residence (in the local area) for the night, and it will prevent you from drinking and driving, going home with someone who is drinking and driving, public intoxication and any other form of alcohol-related incidences."

Rollins also said the rides are completely confidential.

To volunteer or for information on the Altus AADD program and alcohol-related topics, call (580) 481- 6458/6698.