Posted on Apr 30, 2015
What's the consensus on dependents using rank based reserved parking at exchanges/commissaries?
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What's the consensus on dependents using rank based reserved parking at exchanges/commissaries? I believe these spots are supposed to be used by the member to rapidly get in/out of a store and get back to work, not as a RHIP reward. To me, it smacks of dependents "wearing" their sponsor's rank.
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Spouses of higher ranking officers are expected to entertain. The parking space at the commissary can be a life saver when trying to put together a dinner or party for your spouse’s unit. I think it is a small price to pay for the many hours that spouses volunteer.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
COL Mary Shively Ma'am, Is it your opinion that higher ranking officers, and their spouses, deserve to park closer at the Commissary or PX? Convenience aside, that doesn't strike me as rational. In the field, the leaders eat last. Reserved spots, while could be viewed as a sign of respect, strike a chord of putting senior officers above others - which is strange in an organization that calls on its leaders to serve their subordinates, not put their convenience above others.
As to your situation - spouses of ALL ranks assist their units with functions - FRG and other events - shouldn't they be given equal treatment at the commissary?
As to your situation - spouses of ALL ranks assist their units with functions - FRG and other events - shouldn't they be given equal treatment at the commissary?
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CAPT Michael Toleno
Perhaps the question should be, Has the military member earned certain privileges and amenities for himself or herself only, or also for his or her dependents (or at least spouse)? Spouses are entitled to use the officers' club, officers' housing, and many other such things. Why are parking spots excluded from this logic? Unless certain spots specifically state they are for, e.g., military in uniform, then why make this inference? How can we infer the purpose of setting aside that spot without further information?
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What’s the deal with there being 97 reserved parking spaces at the PX at Ft. Eustis? 12 for CSM/SGM and one for CSM TRADOC specifically, 8 for GO/SES, 9 for pregnant women (there aren’t even that many pregnant women on Ft. Eustis at one time!)? There are more reserved spots then there are regular spots and the number grows daily. I swear!
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As a military wife I would never park in a spot reserved for my husbands rank or any other. I believe that is so disrespectful as I have not earned that privilege!
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My husband sacrificed 24 years of his life to support my career and take up the slack when I was deployed. He raised our children, was Mom and Dad and did a fabulous job. He DESERVES to park in my CW5 slot!! I gave 33 year, 8 months, and 22 days active duty service to my country. My husband put his needs and goals second to our children and my career. He is the true hero!
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GySgt Kenneth Pepper
Yes, he is a hero for supporting you. But he has no rank, therefore does not rate anything every other spouse does.
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SSG Calvin Grant
You gave 24 years. Thank you for your service. Neither you, him or anyone else that isn't handicap have a designated parking spot. First come first serve.
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The spots are for the active member only. Even as a spouse, it annoys me to see others doing this.
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Major, I disagree with your comment on this. My wife helped me get to where I was in the military. She gave up a lot to support me in my 41.5 year career in uniform.
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Do what I’ve always done when I see a dependent doing something stupid. Snap a photo of their activity and post it on the unit Facebook. Usually with the caption “Does anyone know whose spouse this is? He or she is parked in handicapped/ Senior officer posted parking”. Their spouse usually solves the issue when someone names their other half online.
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I don’t care. It’s not like it’s keeping me from parking in that spot. Maybe someone who would otherwise be able to park there might have an issue. And if they do, they can fight that fight. Last thing you want to do is tell a spouse she can’t park there and then have her husband ball you out cause she was on a fast mission for him. Why take on someone else’s issue. I do have to admit. I have used my wife’s rank to park in a reserved spot- so suck it!!
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COL (Join to see)
My current installation you have to be either handicapped or a GO to get reserved parking.
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Park where you want to park,except Handicap regardless whether it's your spouse or the C.Gen'ls....
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