Can on-post housing require a photo release?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:36:14 -0500

I'm looking through the lease for a home on Buckley SFB, CO, and the lease has a photo release form that states the company can do whatever they want with my likeness in any medium they so choose. They are absolved from any issues that may arise from it.

Can they legally deny me housing if I refuse to sign that release?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2022 7:39 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:39:08 -0500

Contact @SFC Jason Boyd ...he is knowledgeable on military related issues.

Personally... it doesn't sound kosher to me.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2022 8:20 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:20:28 -0500

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2022 8:21 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:21:40 -0500

Sounds kinda fishy!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2022 8:41 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:41:29 -0500

I know USAREC can only use servicemembers in advertising, it might be that a vendor providing on-post housing has the same restriction for their ads.
You can just sign it and take horrible pictures when or if the situation arises.

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2022 9:33 PM

SP5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:33:46 -0500

SGT Private RallyPoint Member JAG?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2022 2:41 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:41:45 -0500

This sounds like one of those policies that isn't actually a policy when the right person asks. The release is in the packet, and it's always been returned and since it's the way it's always been done, it's what people believe must be done....until an inquiry from the CG or a Congressman.

Easiest way to fix this is go straight to the head of housing on your post and ask them directly if it is their policy to refuse housing if you aren't willing to sign a photo release. You'll probably find that's not their policy at all. If it is, email your congressman as well as file an ICE complaint. That's the kind of thing a CG would want to know about and change

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 4 at 2022 7:41 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:41:48 -0500

Ask your command there thoughts, if it is not legit then they should already be aware. If they do not have an answer request an office call with the Garrison CSM.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Mar 4 at 2022 7:55 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:55:13 -0500

I agree with SFC Boyd. Go up the chain of leadership at housing to verify if it's an official policy. So many folks in the DOD realm are creatures of habit and they assume that if something is how it has always been it must be because it is a requirement. Housing and CIF included. Both are hot beds of unofficial SOP's and policies that cause issues.