Beer in the barracks? Army says ‘maybe’

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Don’t drink and scoot, Army says
By Sarah Sicard
Jul 14, 02:41 PM
Germany allows scooters, like those pictured here, for travel on public roads. (DOD)

Scooters have, in recent years, become one of the most popular ways to maneuver around major cities. However, like the operation of any vehicle, sobriety is key.

In Germany, the land of Oktoberfest and beers served in boots, it can be hard to avoid the temptation to imbibe and drive. Some soldiers stationed at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, unfortunately, sipped and scooted their way to an alcohol ban.

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Beer in the barracks? Army says ‘maybe’
By Sarah Sicard
Jul 15, 03:53 PM
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment enjoy a frosty brew Super Bowl Sunday. All Soldiers were allowed to drink two beers during dinner. (DVIDS photo)

There’s nothing like cracking open a cold beer after a long day at work. But soldiers who reside in the barracks at some assignments have been limited from doing just that by Army policies.

In June, the Sergeant Major of the Army took to Reddit to ask questions about improving culture, including one that hinted at the possibility of removing barriers for soldiers to drink alcohol in the barracks.

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