Posted on May 25, 2016
SSG Michael Hale
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SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter
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It should be known that legislation has been introduced by Congressman Heller of Nevada to allow travel for 100 percent total and permanent disable Veterans to use Space A travel.
Many of our Service Connected Disabled Veterans who have been rated 100% Permanent & Total, who served our country and were honorable discharged. Have been passed over and DENIED, the benefit of the Space A Flight Program and the use of these available seats while the category list of eligibility has grown to include DoD Civilian employees, Contractors, Boy Scout Leaders, USO Athletes & Entertainers, Jr & Reg ROTC cadets, teachers, foreign military, the media, nonprofit organizations, and so on. The list is just endless of all those who have been extended this benefit over the years, which mind you, many or none have ever served in the U.S. armed services.
Often many of times these aircraft are flying with most of the seats empty or unoccupied.

It’s time to stop talking about helping Veterans and a start in the right direction would be amending DoD 4515 13-R to include a Category 7 eligibility for our P/T 100% Service Connected Disabled American Veterans. In an effort to support those Veterans that are permanently and totally disabled this benefit could be provided to them at minimal cost by the DOD.
Thank you,
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CPT Charles Hardin
CPT Charles Hardin
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Mobility is a issue for DAV as well as Retired. I would guess that if you are not able to,board a aircraft with no assistance, I would think that space A has no value for someone that needs assistance.
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PO2 John Zodun
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I agree with everything you said except creating a legal 7 why should they be pushed to the lowest level just thinking out loud
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PO2 John Zodun
PO2 John Zodun
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Damn just when one says yes then another saying no. Please if anybody out there knows the truth please post it SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter
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It has to do with aircraft and passenger safety. Most military aircraft are not equipped to handle passengers that need assistance. Very few, if any, AMC terminals have jetways and passengers must be able to board the aircraft through sometimes small access portals and ladders. And as mentioned by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel, navigating the ladder to the passenger deck in the C-5 can be a chore.
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SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter
SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter
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You are absolutely correct the hold up on this legislation passing is how will the crews deal with someone who has a mobility problem. This is a delicate situation because if
they write the language to state that a Veteran with mobility problems will not be allowed to disrupt or delay the mission flight. Someone will cry discrimination. So if it ever passes I'll be happy although shocked.

Peace!
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PVT Sam Smith
PVT Sam Smith
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Now that we can fly on Space Available in US Bases overseas? The question is why are we not allowed to fly to US Bases Overseas?
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SFC Josh Billingsley
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I thought there was always spaces offered to vets if there were no currently serving soldiers asking for the spot. Did this change?
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LCpl Jack Coyne
LCpl Jack Coyne
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SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter - lets start a movement to get space a
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SSG Glenn McLendon
SSG Glenn McLendon
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Getter done
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CH (CPT) Antonio Arnold
CH (CPT) Antonio Arnold
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I'm all for the movement
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SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter
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Currently the bill is stagnate however there have been 84 Political Cosponsors signed onto it.
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