unbelievably tough decisions to make by the commander on the scene. but you sometimes have to make those decisions, alison, based on threat assessments, the intelligence streams that you're getting, some types of things that you have information on that may be the general public does not. it's a tough call to make. i've had to make those calls before based on, in one case i remember in italy, in 2011, we had to cancel a fireworks display based on a union issue and a strike going on outside the base. so these are the kind of things commanders get paid to do. >> more like better safe than sorry? >> right. it's all about prudence and making sure that the people under your control and their family members are safe, as best the conditions that you can make give them that opportunity. >> now, earlier this week cnn reported on a solar arrest for carrying ar-15 rifle into a north carolina mall. officials say brian wolfinger brought the rifle in order to