It could operate with the support of, and under the supervision of, the Superintendent of Transportation at Kadena. It would require the AMC software to print manifests and to manage the Space-A list. The current Space-A entitlements do not permit those widows to fly aboard AMC aircraft. There are several widows who would qualify for this privilege. One excellent example is a widow in England whose husband spent seven and a half years in the Hanoi Hilton and is buried at Arlington.
Many retirees feel it is further erosion of a promised benefit.
In addition, it does not seem logical to retirees to approve overseas travel for spouses, but not within the country. The reasons for this prohibition have never been clearly enunciated to retirees who continue to seek answers to what is perceived as an arbitrary ruling. It is possible that the reason this prohibition was originally instituted no longer exists. On the other hand, if there is a valid justification for the policy, it should be clarified. If it is determined that the prohibition should remain in effect, recommend that the reasons for the policy be clearly explained to retirees.