FORT SILL, Okla. (Feb. 12, 2015) -- An AAFES shoppette employee was recently commended for doing the right thing by refusing to sell alcohol to a person who was drunk.
Judy Steamer, Sheridan Road Express shift manager, was recognized for her actions by Col. Glenn Waters, Fort Sill Garrison commander, who presented her with his coin of excellence Feb. 1, at the shoppette.
The incident occurred the night before about 6:30 at the Mow-Way Road facility, said Capt. William Holcomb, Directorate of Emergency Services deputy director.
At the checkout counter, Steamer noticed the individual was obviously intoxicated and was attempting to purchase more alcohol. After the person was denied the purchase, the individual went outside the facility, and attempted to get shoppette patrons to buy the alcohol.
A patron reported this to Steamer, and also called 911.
When Fort Sill police arrived at the shoppette they found the individual still there in a vehicle parked behind the shoppette, Holcomb said. They performed field sobriety tests, and then apprehended the person.
Michael Brennan, AAFES manger at Fort Sill, Altus and Sheppard Air Force bases, thanked Waters for recognizing his employee, and he said it meant a great deal to everyone who is part of the AAFES team.
Holcomb said it was Steamer's job, "but just the fact that she did it was bold and brave because a lot of folks won't take the time or want to enter into a confrontation."
The captain also commended the AAFES patron who made the 911 call.
"We encourage folks to become more involved and diligent," Holcomb said, "not to get directly involved to the point of confrontation, but if you see something of this nature going on please call the police."
Editor's note: Steamer has since left employment with AAFES, and was not available for comment.
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