RAF MILDENHALL, England -- With the holidays approaching and the year coming to an end, Airmen Against Drunk Driving is here to make sure Airmen have a guaranteed safe ride home.
AADD is formed up of volunteers who either act as drivers, riders or dispatchers. Both civilians and military personnel can volunteer for AADD and everyone is encouraged to do so due to the need for a nine-man team for each shift. Volunteers must be at least 16 and all drivers must have a valid license and properly registered vehicle. Those who cannot drive can volunteer as a dispatcher or rider.
Each shift runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, as well as Sundays when the following Monday is a down day, and consists of a minimum of four drivers, four riders and one dispatcher.
"This is a great fail-safe for when an Airman's plans fall through but they still need a way to get home safely," said Tech. Sgt. Elroy Hebert, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant.
AADD is available to all military members stationed at RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell as well as Department of Defense and Ministry of Defence civilians and their spouses. AADD offers assistance within a 15-mile radius of responsibility from RAF Mildenhall.
"AADD is important because it saves lives, saves your military career and it's free," said Edward Tacub, 100th Force Support Squadron AADD volunteer. "So far we have over 1,500 saves this year."
To call AADD for a ride home, call 08003 280178 or 07979 748538 or to volunteer contact your unit representative.