One is too many

Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving  has saved more than 1,500 lives in 2008 and more than 11,000 lives since the program came to the KMC in 2003.

The role of AADD is primarily to prevent accidents and deaths caused by driving under the influence and to educate against the dangers of drinking and driving. The program has proved to be an important asset to saving the lives of our families, friends, civilians and military members.

AADD’s success could not be accomplished without the support from the KMC Joint Forces. Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Department of Defense civilians devote their free time and fuel expenses every Friday and Saturday night.

Even though AADD is now being promoted by squadrons, supervisors and first sergeants, we would like to remind everyone that it is not intended as a first resort. You should always establish a game plan before heading out for the night.
Here are some recommendations:
• appoint a designated driver
• hide some emergency cash in
your pocket or sock for a cab
• call a sober friend, first sergeant or commander for a ride

If all else fails, call AADD as a last resort.

When an individual calls AADD, we ask them for their first name and for a contact number in case we need to reach them. AADD will send out a team of two. The first volunteer will drive the caller’s vehicle, accompanied by the caller. The second volunteer will follow the first car to ensure a smooth arrival at the caller’s destination as well as taking the fellow volunteer back to the office.

Without the continued support of volunteers, AADD will not survive. We are asking for your help on Friday and Saturday nights.

AADD offers their driving service from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Volunteers are not required to work the full six-hour shifts. When volunteers are not out on a call, there are movies, games and Internet connection available.

The office is located on the second floor of Bldg. 2783 on Kapaun, past the vehicle registration building. For details or to volunteer, talk to your squadron point of contact or e-mail kmc.aadd@ramstein.af.mil.

(Courtesy of Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving)