434-RIDE saves careers, lives Published Jan. 20, 2011 By Airman 1st Class Chase Hedrick 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 434-RIDE (7433) hotline has only been up for one week, and has already prevented people from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. The 434-RIDE program is a brand new initiative that is completely anonymous according to 2nd Lt. Jacob Breth, co-founder of the program. Nothing is recorded except the number of lives and careers that are saved through the program. No names, no ranks, just an address to go to. The volunteers for 434-RIDE are on call 24 hours a day, so there is no excuse to drive while intoxicated. The initiative promises no ADAPT referrals, no blotter entries, no Commander notifications, and no First Sergeant notifications to those who use the program. The 434-RIDE hotline does have limited resources, so remember have a primary plan, and a secondary plan before going out. The program suggests having a designated drive and trying a friend, roommate or wingman as example options, but encourages calling if those plans fail. In the last two years there have been 7 DUI charges, something the program seeks to prevent. The program has a team of one male and one female on call at all times to avoid one on one situations. 434-RIDE is a completely volunteer initiative. If you are interested in helping save lives and careers the program is searching for both men and women E-1 to E-6, O-1 to O-3, and civilians to take one week on call shifts. Contact (316) 518-1835 for more information.