Wishing all safe holiday

General Touhill stands in front of a child’s bicycle to remind Keesler members of the lives they endanger if they choose to drink and drive. General Touhill has pledged to ride the bicycle to wing headquarters if the wing goes 81 consecutive days without a DUI incident. He reminds everyone to have a safe holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Wishing all safe holiday

Published Dec. 16, 2008
By Brig. Gen. Greg Touhill
81st Training Wing commander

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISS. -- Happy holidays!

As we complete our last academic week of the year, many are readying for holiday travel and time with family and friends. This weekend, over 2,000 Keesler Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines will depart the base via planes, trains, and automobiles.

These great folks will travel across the country and around the world. They represent the best our country has to offer. When you see them traveling in their dress uniforms, please join me in thanking them for their service.

You may be traveling too. Your safety during this holiday season is critically important. Please make safety part of your plans. Please make sure drinking and driving is not! We want you back home safe and sound! Charlene and I wish you and your family a joyous holiday season, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!