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6th ARS remains DUI-free

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  • By Airman Kristen Rohrer
  • 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  The 6th Air Refueling Squadron recently entered its eighth year of remaining DUI-free.

"That's eight years of Christmas and New Year's Eve parties, Fourth of July's and 808 plus Critical Day's of Summer," said Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Zahn, 6th Air Refueling Squadron command chief.

The 6th ARS' Airmen have led the squadron in setting an example for all of Team Travis to follow.

"From the day the individual arrives at the squadron, friends and supervisors mentor him/her on our program. The squadron has a 'no questions asked' policy for anyone who finds themselves in a situation where they need a ride home," Chief Zahn said.
In addition, the squadron also provides a designated driver program for all unit functions, he explained.

The program itself is sponsored by the Booster Club.

"Members set an example for each other by appointing a designated driver before they leave home."

There's not one particular person in charge of the 6th ARS DUI program, instead, each individual is an active part of the program and is key in the success of the program, explained Chief Zahn.

Because of the program's success, many lives have been saved during the past eight years.

"If our efforts save one life, then the program has been successful. Their teamwork never ends when the work day ends, they are always trying to take care of each other," he said. "Every squadron member is open and receptive to monitoring and taking care of each other. Without the active participation of every squadron member this program would not be a success."

"Eight years DUI free is certainly a tremendous accomplishment. I think if you had told the squadron eight years ago that this would happen, very few if any would have believed it was possible," said Lt. Col. Jim Craft, 6th ARS commander. "The squadron owes a huge debt to the leaders at every level promoting an environment of smart choices where Airmen take care of Airmen."