1st AD’s Tucker cracking down on troublemakers

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1st AD’s Tucker cracking down on troublemakers

http://stripes.com/article.asp?article=31587

By Terry Boyd, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Thursday, September 15, 2005

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Brig. Gen. Michael Tucker leaned his 6-foot-2-inch frame forward on his office conference table, a moment of anger flashing through his usually relaxed demeanor.

“I refuse to allow the few to damage the relationship the many have earned during all these years,” said Tucker, 1st Armored Division’s assistant division commander-support.

Though it’s not illegal in Germany to walk around with a drink, soldiers shuttling between the base and Baumholder’s clubs have left “a trail” of bottles and cans, Tucker said. Beyond litter, bottles are weapons, with soldiers throwing them at cars or at each other, he said.

Soldiers who can’t get into clubs drink on the street in impromptu street parties, he added, with the din being an irritant for residents.

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1. They're just spreading freedom

and ugly americanism.