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Space available travel is a privilege that derives, in part, from United States Code, title 10, section 4744, which states, "officers and members of the Military Departments & their families, when space is available, may be transported on vessels operated by any military transport agency of the Department of Defense". Space available travel is defined as "travel aboard DoD owned or controlled aircraft and occurs when aircraft are not fully booked with passengers traveling under orders". It is a privilege offered to United States Uniformed Services members, DoD personnel & other entitled persons. Out of the (6) Categories of current & former military service members. Our Permanent & Total 100% Service Connected Disabled American Veterans, who served our country, were discharged under Honorable Conditions currently are NOT entitled to this privileged use of the Air Mobile Command Space A Flight travel Program. Currently our active duty service members & dependents, civilian employees of the department of defense & family members, DoD school teachers & family members, Foreign exchange students of the DoD, students, retired service members & dependents, ROTC candidates, the USO, Red Cross Personnel to Boy Scott Leaders, etc., are all entitled under the 6 Categories. This privileged is extended to just about anybody and everybody, but the service member who served their country and was injured with a service connected injury that has become a permanent & total disability because of it. SO, WE NEED YOUR HELP! RIGHT this WRONG! By signing you are letting your Legislator's know, they need to amend title 10 to include a Category 7 which will entitle all military service members with a 100% PT service connected disability, the privileged to be eligible use of the Space A Travel Program. Thank You!
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It is time to allow 100% Total and Permanent Veterans eligibility for Space A travel. These veterans did not sacrifice their lives but did sacrifice their health and well-being.
We should be category 1 not 7. We have paid our share already. I have been in pain for over 50 years from being wounded fighting for my country. Boy Scout leaders and National Guardsmen ahead of us what a joke.
Greetings, Since the writing of your petition the bill has been amended to allow Veterans and qualifying dependents. It is a great appreciated benefit and a victory as well. However, the original bill first submitted by Congressman Gus Bilirakis was written to allow the Disabled Veteran to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces are entitled to such travel which would permit travel to all destinations Space A Flights travel to worldwide destinations. Unfortunately, somehow it got watered down to only allow the Disabled Veterans only certain locations. Of course, this is a great privilege to have, and it is very appreciated by the select group of Veterans. However, to allow the benefit to be expanded for full privilege of travel wherever military flights go would be of no additional cost to the DOD. I have written all the major Veteran organizations, to my Congress people, Senators, The House, and Senate Veterans Affairs’ Committee in addition the Secretary of Defense hoping they will amend this bill. I genuinely believe that for those of us that are mobile enough and able to travel expanding the program would enhance and improve the quality of life for the Veterans. I speak for many of us who are 100% Disabled total and permanent from various Veteran support groups. Many in this group of select Veterans have borne the scares of wars, conflicts and everyday military life are on limited fixed income. This would be a very much rewarding and appreciated privilege to provide 100% Disabled Veterans. I would like to thank you for your time and hope you would please support efforts in getting this bill amended. Best regards, Harvey Porter
I would like to add my voice to the chorus of commenters who are, respectfully, requesting the same thing, which is that Congress and DoD recognize the sacrifices 100% service connected veterans have made in service to this country and allow us to fly space-a.
AM A VIETNAM NAVY VETERAN 100%SERVICE CONNECTED AND I AM ONEOF THE VETERAN THAT WOULD LIKE THIS BILL PASSED
Please pass this we gave 100% for our great nation but now we are being thrown to the side again.
Isn't it about time that 100% Service Connected Disabled Veterans be allowed Space A Travel as one of the benefits due us for serving our country.
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Space available travel is a privilege that derives, in part, from United States Code, title 10, section 4744, which states, "officers and members of the Military Departments & their families, when space is available, may be transported on vessels operated by any military transport agency of the Department of Defense". Space available travel is defined as "travel aboard DoD owned or controlled aircraft and occurs when aircraft are not fully booked with passengers traveling under orders". It is a privilege offered to United States Uniformed Services members, DoD personnel & other entitled persons. Out of the (6) Categories of current & former military service members. Our Permanent & Total 100% Service Connected Disabled American Veterans, who served our country, were discharged under Honorable Conditions currently are NOT entitled to this privileged use of the Air Mobile Command Space A Flight travel Program. Currently our active duty service members & dependents, civilian employees of the department of defense & family members, DoD school teachers & family members, Foreign exchange students of the DoD, students, retired service members & dependents, ROTC candidates, the USO, Red Cross Personnel to Boy Scott Leaders, etc., are all entitled under the 6 Categories. This privileged is extended to just about anybody and everybody, but the service member who served their country and was injured with a service connected injury that has become a permanent & total disability because of it. SO, WE NEED YOUR HELP! RIGHT this WRONG! By signing you are letting your Legislator's know, they need to amend title 10 to include a Category 7 which will entitle all military service members with a 100% PT service connected disability, the privileged to be eligible use of the Space A Travel Program. Thank You!
18 Comments
My husband is 100 % disabled. Loves to travel, also loves his country, all he talks about is his time in the service,USN, the is a shame that he gave all for his country and cannot use this benefit. This needs to change
It is time to allow 100% Total and Permanent Veterans eligibility for Space A travel. These veterans did not sacrifice their lives but did sacrifice their health and well-being.
We should be category 1 not 7. We have paid our share already. I have been in pain for over 50 years from being wounded fighting for my country. Boy Scout leaders and National Guardsmen ahead of us what a joke.
Greetings, Since the writing of your petition the bill has been amended to allow Veterans and qualifying dependents. It is a great appreciated benefit and a victory as well. However, the original bill first submitted by Congressman Gus Bilirakis was written to allow the Disabled Veteran to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces are entitled to such travel which would permit travel to all destinations Space A Flights travel to worldwide destinations. Unfortunately, somehow it got watered down to only allow the Disabled Veterans only certain locations. Of course, this is a great privilege to have, and it is very appreciated by the select group of Veterans. However, to allow the benefit to be expanded for full privilege of travel wherever military flights go would be of no additional cost to the DOD. I have written all the major Veteran organizations, to my Congress people, Senators, The House, and Senate Veterans Affairs’ Committee in addition the Secretary of Defense hoping they will amend this bill. I genuinely believe that for those of us that are mobile enough and able to travel expanding the program would enhance and improve the quality of life for the Veterans. I speak for many of us who are 100% Disabled total and permanent from various Veteran support groups. Many in this group of select Veterans have borne the scares of wars, conflicts and everyday military life are on limited fixed income. This would be a very much rewarding and appreciated privilege to provide 100% Disabled Veterans. I would like to thank you for your time and hope you would please support efforts in getting this bill amended. Best regards, Harvey Porter
I would like to add my voice to the chorus of commenters who are, respectfully, requesting the same thing, which is that Congress and DoD recognize the sacrifices 100% service connected veterans have made in service to this country and allow us to fly space-a.
AM A VIETNAM NAVY VETERAN 100%SERVICE CONNECTED AND I AM ONEOF THE VETERAN THAT WOULD LIKE THIS BILL PASSED
Please pass this we gave 100% for our great nation but now we are being thrown to the side again.
Isn't it about time that 100% Service Connected Disabled Veterans be allowed Space A Travel as one of the benefits due us for serving our country.
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My husband is 100 % disabled. Loves to travel, also loves his country, all he talks about is his time in the service,USN, the is a shame that he gave all for his country and cannot use this benefit. This needs to change