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  • Action line 90101 - Lifting weights in uniform

    Complaint: With the emphasis of 'Fit to Fight' and now with our MAJCOM/base BMI drive, being in shape is a high visibility item. Weekday mornings between 6:30-7:30 a.m. and weekday evenings after 4:30-5:30 p.m. the gym on base is very busy. Due to the limited space in the weight room area, a

  • Action line 81212 - Air Force Accolade

    Accolade:Working at the 39th Air Base Wing, I've seen my fair share of Action Lines. All too often they only seem to focus on the negative and never seem to give kudos to those who truly deserve it. I would like to do just that! Although this is an Action Line, it may sound more like an editorial to

  • Action line 81201 - satellite dish

    Complaint: I reside in Phantom Housing. During my initial move into my unit, I was advised by Housing Inspectors that drilling inside the house was permitted as long as it was on hard concrete and not on wood or fixtures. My question is: Why are we not allowed to install satellite dishes on the

  • Action line -- 90103 Dependants in the dorms

    Complaint: It was brought to my attention by one of my troops that dependants have been hanging out in the dormitory area. They are running around screaming, knocking on random doors, leaving trash everywhere, and even going as far as lighting fires in trash cans. When I asked my troop if people

  • Action Line 81206 - Online ticketing

    Complaint: I recently went to the Viking Travel office to buy my tickets for my upcoming TDY. Curiously, I looked up the price on orbitz.com and Travelocity.com, matching the exact travel dates and airports. I was shocked to see that the price on Orbitz.com and Travelocity.com were half the price

  • Action line 81102 - blood bank

    Complaint: After reading the article on Incirlik's blood bank, I'm curious as to why we don't conduct blood drives here? I used to donate at a local blood center whenever I could, and I actually enjoy the idea of helping others out in a big way with such a small act. Response: I applaud your desire

  • Action line 81211 - Milk

    Complaint: I went to the commissary on the Dec. 12 for milk only to find that any milk I purchased was expiring that day. Additionally, I was told that there will be no more milk delivered until the 16th. As a father of two, milk plays a vital nutritional role at my house and I count on it to

  • Action line 81117 - Dorms

    Complaint: My question/concern is about the living situation in the dorms. There are instances in the dorms where a ratee and rater are sharing a bathroom (suitemates), and several more instances where NCO's and the Airman they work with are sharing the bathrooms. With a CRO these NCO's could easily

  • Action Line 80916 - base taxis

    Complaint: I have only been at Incirlik about six weeks and my car is not here yet, so I am relying on the base taxi service for most of my transportation needs.I have spent many years overseas, so I am not new to dealing with foreign nationals or exchange rates. Most mornings I catch a taxi from

  • Action Line 81208 - Air Fore Accolade

     Accolade: I just want to give a thank you to all that goes on behind the scenes. Early in my husband's career, I felt airmen only did things to get those needed bullets for EPR/OPRs. Once you become an active part of the Air Force Family and look from the inside out, you realize there are a lot of