Security Forces begins anti-DUI/DWI campaign

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  • By Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot
  • 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  For many Americans, celebrating the holidays includes consuming alcohol at parties and holiday events. So it is not surprising that there's an increase in drunk driving crashes each holiday season.

The 341st Security Forces Squadron began an anti-driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated campaign Nov. 27.

The 341st SFS Base Defenders Booster Club is giving away iPad minis to the top three Malmstrom Air Force Base members who have the most "promise" points at the end of the campaign, Jan. 4.

"To win you must make a conscious decision to not drink and drive and demonstrate your commitment by sending a "promise" email daily to the Base Defenders Booster Club via basedefendersboosterclub341@gmail.com," said Senior Airman Rachel Webb, booster club president.

Members can also earn three points by volunteering to hand out Airman Against Drunk Driving cards at the main gate, dining facility or Bldg. 500 using the roster posted on the 10-day share drive at S:\ANTI DUI CAMPAIGN.

The campaign supports National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

"All Americans deserve to live long and full lives, and every child should have the chance to seize his or her future," said President Barack Obama in a proclamation that declares December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. "But throughout our Nation, too many lives are tragically cut short in traffic crashes involving drunk, drugged, or distracted driving.

"Impaired driving not only puts the driver at risk - it threatens the lives of passengers and all others who share the road, and every year it causes the deaths of thousands of loved ones," he continued. "This month, and especially during the holiday season, we dedicate ourselves to driving safely and responsibly, and to promoting these behaviors among our family and friends."

In every state, it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, but some people may think they're above the law.

Law enforcement nationwide is cracking down on drunk driving this holiday season, according to Traffic Safety Marketing.

Before attending office parties or holiday open houses, make a plan to get home safely. If someone plans on drinking, designate a sober driver ahead of time and leave car keys at home, or program the phone number of AADD (406-788-4668), a friend or local taxi service to your phone.

"Our goal is zero incidents for Wing One during these winter holidays," Webb said.


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