By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Mark Logico, Commander Navy Region Hawaii
The run served as a way for CSADD members to promote positive peer-to-peer influence and networking among Sailors in the 18-25 age group.
"We decided to do this because last time we did a safety stand down and we wanted to do something different," said Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Lonnie McDade, CNRH/CNSG MIDPAC CSADD chapter president. "This time we wanted to do a run which would promote staying healthy and keeping physically fit, which is part of being in the United States Navy."
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Eli Hollis, CNSG MIDPAC, placed first in the fun run with 14 minutes.
"Physical training is important for me because I like to keep my body in shape, and it also helps with my attitude," said Hollis. "You set goals for physical training just like you would in your life. It's reciprocal, and it goes hand in hand."
CSADD's mission is to provide military members of all branches with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with drinking issues, reckless driving and other destructive decisions, while maintaining good order and discipline.
"CSADD is about peer-to-peer mentorship," said Culinary Specialist 1st Class Michael Downey. "We are trying to promote right decisions. Don't text and drive, don't drink and drive - some of the same old stuff we used to hear; but maybe if it's coming from your peers, you might think about it a little more."
CSADD began in 2008 when Rear Adm. Mark Boensel and Fleet Master Chief (AW/SW/SCW) Scott Benning, while assigned to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, wanted to create an organization similar to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
The concept evolved as it addressed the basic decision-making process in many areas affecting Sailors on and off duty. With support from Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson, CSADD became an official Navy peer mentoring program in June 2010.
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