Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck |
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RESPONSE
Nikki - First, I want to assure you that I do not believe that the spouses who utilize the reserved spaces at the Commissary and Exchange feel "entitled" to them. I have several reserved parking spaces for myself around base, and I don't feel entitled to them--but I certainly appreciate them! You're correct that one of the reasons why there are reserved spots for the spouses of deployed Airmen is to provide them with easier access while running essential errands, like grocery shopping; to make life just a little easier for a family whose loved one is away. In addition, it's one small way that Team Dyess can say "thank you". I require a lot of our Airmen, and ask a lot of our military spouses. As a military spouse, you voluntarily serve alongside your Airman through late nights, long deployments and other
challenges that can sometimes confront a military family. I truly wish I could give more, but this is one tool that allows me--and the rest of Team Dyess--to say thank you. I should mention that, as I explained to Brittany in my response last week, our Mission Support Group and Civil Engineers are currently looking at the allocation of all our reserved parking spaces (to include those for Gen/Col, CMSgt, Airman of the Quarter, etc.), to ensure we are making the best use of those spaces. That said, if it is determined that more spaces for spouses of deployed Airmen are needed, you may see them in the near future. On the other hand, if it is determined that these spaces are not being utilized or they are being inappropriately utilized, the Mission Support Group commander may recommend that we reallocate these
spaces. Thanks for your question, Nikki, I hope that's the explanation you were looking for!
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