97 MDG DUI-free since 1989

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Airman 1st Class Don Wentzel, 97th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering technician, fills his plate with food at the 97th MDG warehouse April 20, 2012. The 97th MDG organized a gathering to recognize their people for 23 DUI-free years. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Klynne Pearl Serrano / 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs / Released)

97th MDG stays DUI-free

Published April 20, 2012
By Airman Klynne Pearl Serrano
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 97th Medical Group celebrated 23 years of no drunk driving April 20, 2012 at the 97th MDG warehouse.

"We asked legal about the last time a member of the 97th MDG had been involved in a DUI related incident," said Master Sgt. Louella Campbell, 97th MDG 1st Sgt. "Legal said it has been at least five years because that's as far back as they could go in their records."

"When we discovered this, Mr. Carnes said he remembers the last time a member in the 97th MDG was involved in a DUI related incident," Campbell said.

"The last time was in May 1989," said Mr. Robert Carnes, 97th MDG facility manager. "One of the guys was caught driving under the influence at the gate."

The 97th MDG decided to recognize the members of their team by hosting a lunch at their warehouse.

"This is a big accomplishment so we organized this gathering to give positive reinforcement," Campbell said.

Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Maberry, 97th MDG superintendent, organized this gathering.

"I encourage everyone to have a plan, call a friend, cab, or Airmen Against Drunk Driving," Campbell said.