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The 122nd ASB safety stand down day affords the opportunity for leaders and soldiers to come together across the Battalion to raise awareness.
“The goal here is to engage each soldier and to help the unit arise awareness by making the experience personally interactive,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3, Kyle Antonson, Battalion Safety Officer.
In addition to this safety stand down, 122nd ASB brought additional resources to help amplify the awareness and the importance of this event.
“The majority of our formation consist of young Soldiers, so bringing in a North Carolina Highway Patrol Officer, the Army Substance Abuse group, Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, and the Fort Bragg installation emergency services to reiterate safety," said Antonson.
The training was broken down into nine different stations, ranging from practical exercises, DUI prevention, and educational safety booths.
“Riding the crash simulator gives off a life like experience of the effects of an accident while DUI,” said Sergeant David Kinglock, soldier of 122nd ASB.
These types of simulators will make my soldiers and me think twice about driving while intoxicated, said Kinglock.
The day’s event concluded at York Theatre on Fort Bragg with guest speaker retired sergeant first class Joe Hafner, the installation safety, and Ms. Carolyn Carter, a member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, from the North Carolina Region.
Joe Hafner, who is now a member of the Fort Bragg Garrison accident investigation team and is no stranger to 122nd ASB, explains the statics of victims and aftermath of DUI incidents.
Ms. Carter spoke with soldiers on her first-hand testimony of her 21-year-old son, Shane M. Carter-Ward, who was killed by a drunken driver. Carter shared her experience of how her son’s death affected everyone in their household and friends.
This safety stand down day is one way that 122nd ASB adheres to ensure all soldiers with in their formations practice safety, in and out of uniform.
| Date Taken: | 10.31.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 10.31.2016 13:12 |
| Story ID: | 213336 |
| Location: | FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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