Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola reached an exciting milestone of 1000 days free of alcohol-related incidents (ARI), Dec. 30.

Since Dec. 9, 2014, a handmade wooden tally board has been prominently displayed at the quarterdeck of NAS Pensacola headquarters, tracking the number of days the installation has been ARI-free. The board is updated every day and all who enter the building can see the base's commitment to discipline and dedication with regards to the responsible use of alcohol.

NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer, Capt. Christopher Martin, was ecstatic about this profound achievement.

"I am so proud of the NAS Pensacola community for its continued dedication to responsible alcohol use," Martin said. "To reach 1,000 days free of alcohol related incidents is an outstanding accomplishment but it doesn't stop here. I look forward to seeing many more milestones hit during the remainder of my tenure."

The Navy seeks to combat problems with substance abuse through the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) program. The program is designed to teach Sailors how to act responsibly when consuming alcohol while also providing those who have trouble with alcoholism and substance abuse the resources needed to recover.

In addition to NADAP, the Navy has also launched other campaigns including "Keep What You've Earned" and "Who Will Stand Your Watch" which choose to highlight achievements and accomplishments of Sailors during their Naval careers, while also educating them about the consequences of poor decisions involving alcohol.

NAS Pensacola, situated in Escambia County, employs more than 16,000 military and 7,400 civilian personnel. This includes major tenant commands: Naval Aviation Schools Command, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 and 23, the Blue Angels, and the headquarters for Naval Education and Training Command.

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