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AADD offers safe, free, anonymous STEM, from 1
alternative to drunk driving support the day-to-day learning that is taking place in
schools throughout the Antelope Valley.
Edwards cares about the safety of its Airmen both on
and off duty. Guest speakers don’t have to be engineers - they just
have to be willing to share how STEM education re-
The Airman Against Drunk Driving program reduces lates to their career.
drunk driving at Edwards AFB and in surrounding com-
munities by offering people a safe, free and anonymous “When you talk about STEM, most people relate that
alternative. with robotics and that is the ‘in thing’ right now, but
I’m hoping to expand that. I’m looking into math, I’m
Safe rides are offered to both military and DOD civil- looking into the sciences,” said Blanco.
ians.
“The kids want to hear what you have to say. They
Individuals can call 661-277-AADD or 661-275- JHWH[FLWHGWRVHHWKLQJVJHWWLQJEORZQXSWKLQJVÀ\LQJ
AADD to request a ride. around, people turning wrenches, they like that. And if
we’re able to provide them with that, I think it will be
The individual will not have to provide name, organi- a great opportunity for us as an Air Force and to our
zation or rank; it is completely anonymous. future leaders.”
AADD provides service 24 hours/seven days a week. In addition to providing volunteers for local efforts,
The areas serviced include Edwards, Rosamond, Lan- Blanco is able to secure Air Force funding for STEM
caster, Palmdale, California City, Tehachapi, Mojave and equipment in local programs. The funds may also be
North Edwards. used to pay for registration into STEM events where
Anyone can also volunteer to become a designated needed.
driver, military and civilian.
Volunteer drivers will need to provide a good contact “[STEM is something] I have always been very inter-
number, area(s) they are willing to respond to, and the ested in. I really like to talk to the kids. I like to provide
name of the city in which they live. them with insight into a future that could very well be
If you would like to volunteer, call Senior Airman theirs. Not necessarily to paint them a rosy picture, but
Kenneth Park at 661-277-2162 or email kenneth.park.3@ to provide them with guidance to alternatives that are
us.af.mil. You can also contact Senior Airman Anthony out there; alternatives that will make a better life for
Tressler at anthony.tressler@us.af.mil. When emailing, them and their family. There’s a huge need for [STEM
provide your name, phone number, residence location, as volunteers] and to me it is a very rewarding effort.”
well as the cities you would be willing to drive to. The
goal is to call volunteers according to their preferences. To read more about STEM programs at Edwards,
Call 661-277-3040 for any questions. visit the base website at http://www.edwards.af.mil/
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. If you need a ride call stem/index.asp.
661-277-AADD(2233).
If you’re interested in volunteering, call Humberto
Blanco at 661-275-9208; or email humberto.blanco@
us.af.mil.
