Taking care of ourselves and our wingmen is something that we hear all too often. As we begin our journey into the new year and as we set our goals and New Year’s resolutions, keep in mind the importance of being better wingmen.
Did you know 85 percent of Airmen who consumed alcohol at parties, bars or other social gatherings had a designated driver? Our Airmen are making responsible choices and being good wingmen.
Let’s continue to make responsible choices by continuing to not only have a designated driver but a designated wingman.
What is a designated wingman? This is someone who is the responsible party out with a group of people who can make responsible decisions for the group during social outings where alcohol may be present. This person is able to abstain from drinking alcohol and ensure everyone gets home safely at the end of the night. This person also ensures everyone maintains control while under the influence of any type of alcohol.
Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving should be your last resort and not your only option. When planning your night out, consider the following: Have a plan before you leave home, set limits on your alcohol consumption and have enough money for emergencies and a taxi just in case your primary plan falls through. Even if you have one drink, do not operate a vehicle. Do not put yourself or others at risk.
In a spring 2012 survey, 61 percent of Ramstein Airmen reported consuming four or fewer drinks at parties and bars with the intent to relax and have a good time without feeling out of control.
If you feel as though you are not able to set these limits and maintain control of your alcohol intake, call 479-2390 for resources and more information.
Make responsible decisions and continue to take care of each other.
No ARIs … no excuses … drink responsibly.
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Taking care of ourselves and our wingmen is something that we hear all too often. As we begin our journey into the new year and as we set our goals and New Year’s resolutions, keep in mind the importance of being better wingmen.
Did you know 85 percent of Airmen who consumed alcohol at parties, bars or other social gatherings had a designated driver? Our Airmen are making responsible choices and being good wingmen.
Let’s continue to make responsible choices by continuing to not only have a designated driver but a designated wingman.
What is a designated wingman? This is someone who is the responsible party out with a group of people who can make responsible decisions for the group during social outings where alcohol may be present. This person is able to abstain from drinking alcohol and ensure everyone gets home safely at the end of the night. This person also ensures everyone maintains control while under the influence of any type of alcohol.
Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving should be your last resort and not your only option. When planning your night out, consider the following: Have a plan before you leave home, set limits on your alcohol consumption and have enough money for emergencies and a taxi just in case your primary plan falls through. Even if you have one drink, do not operate a vehicle. Do not put yourself or others at risk.
In a spring 2012 survey, 61 percent of Ramstein Airmen reported consuming four or fewer drinks at parties and bars with the intent to relax and have a good time without feeling out of control.
If you feel as though you are not able to set these limits and maintain control of your alcohol intake, call 479-2390 for resources and more information.
Make responsible decisions and continue to take care of each other.
No ARIs … no excuses … drink responsibly.