Fort Bliss brigade commander suspended after DUI arrest

CSM Darieus ZaGara Very well spoken CSM. I hate when I see stories like this hit the paper, because I think it brings negative attention to the military. There are a lot of individuals across the United States that drink and drive on a regular basis, and additionally use prescription drugs and drive. Many have done it for so long, it no longer occurs to them that it is wrong or that they will ever be caught. It takes a serious event such as this to remind them. Just sad to see it happen to someone whose probably an outstanding commander, just made poor life choices.

I wonder if she'll plead guilty and ask for the max punishment under the sentencing guidelines for this crime?
If not maybe we could throw out every single DUI conviction where she was the Court Martial Convening Authority!
I have no tolerance for hypocrisy.

Time will tell. Self preservation often takes over.

It definitely drives home that everyone needs to look out for each other whether enlisted or officer. Someone should have taken the keys and called a taxi. if this story is true.

Amen Pamala.

well said
We are all human and we all have flaws.

I concur.