COL Joe Messina, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, screens individuals entering the installation at Lieber Gate, April 16. The Garrison command team has regularly assisted Army Physical Security while post-pandemic manpower is being restored. (Photo by Paul Lara, Fort Belvoir Public Affairs) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
By: FEDweek StaffSoldiers, their families and other beneficiaries should have an easier time getting to and from several posts where they live, work and shop, under a new plan to promote ride-sharing.
The program will be ramping up during the next two months, and will affect those stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and three Hawaii installations – Schofield Barracks, Fort Shafter, and Tripler Army Medical Center.
“This program demonstrates our commitment to addressing the challenges faced by our military communities,” said Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. “Through collaboration with the ride-share industry, we’re able to provide our soldiers and their families with safe, reliable and convenient transportation options that support their unique needs and enhance their overall quality of life.”
As the Army and commercial ride-share providers move forward with the initiative, particular attention would be paid toward ensuring that safety and security measures are met. Drivers will be vetted through both the FBI’s National Crime Information Center and Terrorist Screening Database. Additionally, each driver will have to show the purpose of each trip to an installation by showing a ride-share hail on smartphones and/or identifying the person who needs a pick-up and the building in which they are located.
“The pilot is our response to see if we can safely collaborate with the ride-share industry to simplify transportation options for everyone living on, working on or even visiting our camps, posts and installations,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer. “We heard you and agree, it should not be so hard to coordinate transportation onto our installations, but also in and around some of our larger ones.”
Should the program prove successful, the Army plans to expand it to other sites. The announcement follows another program where the Army began rolling out card-based access for installations, to make it easier for eligible veterans and their caregivers can more easily get into bases for medical appointments, shopping at exchanges and commissaries – as well as morale, recreation and welfare (MWR) activities.
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