FORT EUSTIS, Va –
Standup comedian Bernie McGrenahan spoke to Soldiers Jan. 20, at Jacobs' Theater as part of the 7th Sustainment Brigade's safety stand down day. McGrenahan's "Happy Hour" show offers a fresh approach to providing awareness and education to service members about the dangers of high-risk behavior such as drinking and driving, domestic violence, substance abuse, and suicide awareness and prevention.
Telling his story of falling into a downward spiral of drug and alcohol abuse, McGrenahan shared how he overcame those addictions to remain drug and alcohol free 21 years and counting. His testimony motivates warfighters to identify the warning signs of high-risk behavior and encourages them to take safe action before it's too late or fatal. The goal behind McGrenahan's Happy Hour program is to inspire service members to be prepared, trained and ready to defend the safety of our nation.