Just received this exciting news from the FRG and LTC Scott Quagliata. This will be great when Chris comes home on R&R and better yet, when he comes home for good!!!
The Transportation Security Administration has issued a directive pertaining to military passengers at U.S. airports. According to SecurityDirective 1544-01-10w, families of military members may be granted access to sterile concourse areas to escort the military passenger to the gate or tomeet a military passenger's inbound arrival at the gate. The family member can go to the airline that the military member is flying on and receive a pass to go to the gate. They will be required to have a pass and a photo ID to get through the security checkpoint. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to stay with the departing military member longer before they depart, or to be able to greet them at the gate upon their arrival. This is a wonderful change, spread the word.
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This was true last deployment as well, which was great. It was awesome to be able to stay until the flight took off. However, last time I checked, Atlanta is still not allowing you to go to the gate when they arrive in the states...something about it being an International flight/customs/etc. However, you can go to the gate at just about any other airport I believe for arrivals.
Agreed this was in force last deployment but still good to know that they will still honor that directive. However last deployment, and it may still be the same, the airport authorities get to make the final say. And Atlanta was one of those airports that gave a "No Go" for families to meet their soldiers upon arrival from Iraq. I would just call ahead for verification. Thanks for this extremely important directive.
Thank you for that great info...I have a son coming home for R&R in July from FOB Warrior Kirkuk...can't wait to see him and the closer I can get the better...also great site that you have...
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