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Just out of curiosity,what good is it for? I have Veteran Military ID Card that look just like active Soldiers,Sailors & Marines carry, a VA Card,how is it different from those two cards? I forgot it has Veteran on my State DL too.
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Most anyone who served more than basic training, and has an honorable discharge, has been able to get a VA photo ID card for at least the last ten years--even if you have no service-connected medical issues.
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Most anyone who served more than basic training, and has an honorable discharge, has been able to get a VA photo ID card for at least the last ten years--even if you have no service-connected medical issues.
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Where? Was it issued by the feds?
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Most anyone who served more than basic training, and has an honorable discharge, has been able to get a VA photo ID card for at least the last ten years--even if you have no service-connected medical issues.
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In Virginia the most we could get was a note on your drivers license,,, 
I want mine!! I need my Lowes and Home Depot discount,,,
Most everyone else gives a senior discount,,,
I will have to check McDonald's for a vet discount,, they are the cheapo's,, almost NO senior discount!! 
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Mine just has US Navy Retired, expiration date INDEF.... 
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In Virginia the most we could get was a note on your drivers license,,,
I want mine!! I need my Lowes and Home Depot discount,,,
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Go to the VA. They weren't making them at the smallest clinics (CBOCs), but at the larger ones and the regional med centers, they have the cameras & card printers.
BTW, if you do the "MyLowes" card, you can do a mil service verification on Lowe's website (when I did it you had to hunt for the veteran's service link--it wasn't listed on the MyLowes enrollment page, dumb!). If you do the military verification, you can get the veteran's discount at the self-checkout machines by scanning the MyLowes card (or the little barcode stickers that come with it) before you start scanning your purchase--no need to stand in line to "beg" a check-out person
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If it makes it any easier for those who served their country I'm all for it. As I was a "weekend warrior" it does not affect me.
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I will always remember the quarter-century following the Vietnam War during which veterans were actively shunned in American society. Any portrayal of veterans in movies/TV/books was negative (psychotic, drug-addled, criminal, etc). Many businesses actively discouraged military personnel from entering.
After a few decades of knowing it was best not to mention that I was a combat veteran when attending a nice social gathering, all of a sudden we were magically transformed into role models and heroes of some kind. Companies push their business interests by painting themselves as devoted to veterans' issues. Veteran discounts are touted as proof of patriotism.
Last Veterans Day I was greeted several times by strangers with "Thanks for your service". I politely asked them all where they had been 45 years ago, when the Purple Heart Medal and a buck or two would get me a cup of coffee.
I served with an old Master Sergeant in Vietnam, only man I ever saw with a 3-star Combat Infantryman Badge (indicating active combat in four wars). He used to say that when he came home after WW2 strangers bought his beers, when he came home after Korea people left him alone, but when he got home from Vietnam people wanted to start arguments and fights with him. After 30 years service he retired to Taiwan with no intention of going back to the USA.
For now I'll just keep my VA ID card (endorsed with Purple Heart) in my wallet rather than flashing it at check-out counters in stores and restaurants.
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If it makes it any easier for those who served their country I'm all for it. As I was a "weekend warrior" it does not affect me.
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I will always remember the quarter-century following the Vietnam War during which veterans were actively shunned in American society. Any portrayal of veterans in movies/TV/books was negative (psychotic, drug-addled, criminal, etc). Many businesses actively discouraged military personnel from entering.
After a few decades of knowing it was best not to mention that I was a combat veteran when attending a nice social gathering, all of a sudden we were magically transformed into role models and heroes of some kind. Companies push their business interests by painting themselves as devoted to veterans' issues. Veteran discounts are touted as proof of patriotism.
Last Veterans Day I was greeted several times by strangers with "Thanks for your service". I politely asked them all where they had been 45 years ago, when the Purple Heart Medal and a buck or two would get me a cup of coffee.
I served with an old Master Sergeant in Vietnam, only man I ever saw with a 3-star Combat Infantryman Badge (indicating active combat in four wars). He used to say that when he came home after WW2 strangers bought his beers, when he came home after Korea people left him alone, but when he got home from Vietnam people wanted to start arguments and fights with him. After 30 years service he retired to Taiwan with no intention of going back to the USA.
For now I'll just keep my VA ID card (endorsed with Purple Heart) in my wallet rather than flashing it at check-out counters in stores and restaurants.
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My father did two tours in Vietnam. First in 1962 and again in 69. Because he was in communications he never thought he would see combat. He was wrong. After attending Air Force survival school and jungle survival school he knew something was up. When he stepped off a helicopter in the middle of the jungle with a bunch of other guys he quickly found out. Getting shot at wakes you up real quick.
To this day he doesn't talk about it much. But he doesn't hesitate to whip out his ID card if a discount is to be had. Wish you would too. You deserve it.
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Good timing......
Two days ago I found my "New" VA card tucked behind so papers and stuff on top of my dresser.
My old one was getting hard to read and the upgrade was welcome.
However, I think I already have the "New" ID.
Mine looks the same and I did notice the two long id numbers
on the left side of the card, that made no sense to me.
Now I just carry both.
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The one I have that look like a active military ID on top say" Department of Defense/Uniformed Services",on the bottom of it it say " Identification And Privilege Card." The expiration date INDEF.
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That's good because, at my job, ive seen about seven diff Vet I.D cards-some are a bit difficult to see they are vet I.D cards due to tiny printing. Glad to see something that will be common system-wide and easily identifiable.
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SweetMK, you can get a veteran's card from the DMV. It cost $10.00 and looks just like your drivers license. Take a copy of your DD214 in to the DMV and apply there or you can do it online.
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I'd like to see a VA card that indicates the vets disability status. The VA issues letters but those aren't very convenient to carry.
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I will always remember the quarter-century following the Vietnam War during which veterans were actively shunned in American society. Any portrayal of veterans in movies/TV/books was negative (psychotic, drug-addled, criminal, etc). Many businesses actively discouraged military personnel from entering.
After a few decades of knowing it was best not to mention that I was a combat veteran when attending a nice social gathering, all of a sudden we were magically transformed into role models and heroes of some kind. Companies push their business interests by painting themselves as devoted to veterans' issues. Veteran discounts are touted as proof of patriotism.
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I will always remember the quarter-century following the Vietnam War during which veterans were actively shunned in American society. Any portrayal of veterans in movies/TV/books was negative (psychotic, drug-addled, criminal, etc). Many businesses actively discouraged military personnel from entering.
After a few decades of knowing it was best not to mention that I was a combat veteran when attending a nice social gathering, all of a sudden we were magically transformed into role models and heroes of some kind. Companies push their business interests by painting themselves as devoted to veterans' issues. Veteran discounts are touted as proof of patriotism.
Last Veterans Day I was greeted several times by strangers with "Thanks for your service". I politely asked them all where they had been 45 years ago, when the Purple Heart Medal and a buck or two would get me a cup of coffee.
I served with an old Master Sergeant in Vietnam, only man I ever saw with a 3-star Combat Infantryman Badge (indicating active combat in four wars). He used to say that when he came home after WW2 strangers bought his beers, when he came home after Korea people left him alone, but when he got home from Vietnam people wanted to start arguments and fights with him. After 30 years service he retired to Taiwan with no intention of going back to the USA.
For now I'll just keep my VA ID card (endorsed with Purple Heart) in my wallet rather than flashing it at check-out counters in stores and restaurants.
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After returning from Viet Nam in '68, I remember, after a few experiences, not to mention you were even in the military, let alone that you just returned from Viet Nam.
The first incidence was when I met a guy that I went to high school with and he had very short hair. I ask him if he was in the military and he said no, he was just released from prison. The people around us were more interested in him and hear about him being in prison. I do remember someone asking if he was someone's girlfriend while in prison. I felt bad, afterwards, about saying that.
I would find out about 10 years later, that a guy I worked with was in the same unit (101st Abn. Div. 1st Brigade) at the same time period that I was in Viet Nam. You just didn't say anything back then or you would be shunned.
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Just out of curiosity,what good is it for? I have Veteran Military ID Card that look just like active Soldiers,Sailors & Marines carry, a VA Card,how is it different from those two cards? I forgot it has Veteran on my State DL too.
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Getting discounts at Lowe's, and other retail establishments. I didn't join the military to get discounts,and free stuff.  So I don't foresee myself getting one.
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Arizona puts the veterans distinguisher on your drivers license if you bring your paperwork in.
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Arkansas has veteran on your DL and will issue a license plate showing veteran, a purple heart gets it free and others $3.50. I have not had anyone turn down my DL saying vet.
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To me it is just another waste on taxpayers’ dollars. Some yardbird who likely never served decided we vets need a new card to get the meager benefits the card will get you. Want a real bet benefit? You get the fun of filling out numerous forms and going through a lot is checking to qualify. This pet project will take $$$ away from where it is needed: bhelping vets in retrieving need. .
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I'd like to see a VA card that indicates the vets disability status. The VA issues letters but those aren't very convenient to carry.
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They always have shown "Service Connected" if you have a rating.
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To me it is just another waste on taxpayers’ dollars. Some yardbird who likely never served decided we vets need a new card to get the meager benefits the card will get you. Want a real bet benefit? You get the fun of filling out numerous forms and going through a lot is checking to qualify. This pet project will take $$$ away from where it is needed: bhelping vets in retrieving need. .
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Kinda sorta...like the "Veteran's Choice" program--the politicians claimed it was revolutionary, letting vets go to non-VA providers for treatment on the VA's nickle, if the VA was backed up.
What they left out was the VA has been doing exactly that, for ages--they call it "fee basis" and "non-VA community care". There's may be a difference between the terms, but I don't know what it is. Either way, the civilian providers were familiar with it, and knew how to bill the VA for payment.
The Vet Choice program has been a colossal, ongoing goat rope...
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I had the good fortune to not end up with a disability, but I have know guys who did, and they all would support your point.
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HUmmmm, mine says "service connected" on the VA Health card
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I will always remember the quarter-century following the Vietnam War during which veterans were actively shunned in American society. Any portrayal of veterans in movies/TV/books was negative (psychotic, drug-addled, criminal, etc). Many businesses actively discouraged military personnel from entering.
After a few decades of knowing it was best not to mention that I was a combat veteran when attending a nice social gathering, all of a sudden we were magically transformed into role models and heroes of some kind. Companies push their business interests by painting themselves as devoted to veterans' issues. Veteran discounts are touted as proof of patriotism.
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I served with an old Master Sergeant in Vietnam, only man I ever saw with a 3-star Combat Infantryman Badge (indicating active combat in four wars). He used to say that when he came home after WW2 strangers bought his beers, when he came home after Korea people left him alone, but when he got home from Vietnam people wanted to start arguments and fights with him. After 30 years service he retired to Taiwan with no intention of going back to the USA.
For now I'll just keep my VA ID card (endorsed with Purple Heart) in my wallet rather than flashing it at check-out counters in stores and restaurants.
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For those of us carrying the Retired (Blue) ID card, note that although they say "INDEF" on the front, if you look at the back, they expire when we turn 65. It's a Medicare thing.
When you get your new card after age 65, it will say "INDEF" both front and back, and don't need to be reissued.
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I have an ID card that was given to me by the Moroccan Air Force. One side is English and the other side is French. I used it extensively while traveling in that country on a motorcycle. The police would stop us and because none of us spoke French or Arabic we gave them the ID card. They always got a big smile on their face and waved us on.
Personally I don't take any discounts for my service but I don't see anything wrong with it. It's about time that people in this country finally woke up to fact that veterans deserve some recognition for their service instead of being spit on like some cur dog.
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I have an ID card that was given to me by the Moroccan Air Force. One side is English and the other side is French. I used it extensively while traveling in that country on a motorcycle. The police would stop us and because none of us spoke French or Arabic we gave them the ID card. They always got a big smile on their face and waved us on.
Personally I don't take any discounts for my service but I don't see anything wrong with it. It's about time that people in this country finally woke up to fact that veterans deserve some recognition for their service instead of being spit on like some cur dog.
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You wouldn't have been in Kenitra or Sidi Yahia or Bouknadel, now, would you? I think I might have had one of those as well. Ever see one of these?
OP...Sorry for the thread drift.........
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When I separated from active duty in 1965 I was given a red inactive reserve military ID card.This got me on bases in South Korea while I lived there.It was later changed to the newer card.It did not give me PX or Commissary privileges.A ration control card is required in Korea to shop in the PX and Commissary.
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To me it is just another waste on taxpayers’ dollars. Some yardbird who likely never served decided we vets need a new card to get the meager benefits the card will get you. Want a real bet benefit? You get the fun of filling out numerous forms and going through a lot is checking to qualify. This pet project will take $$$ away from where it is needed: bhelping vets in retrieving need. .
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You wouldn't have been in Kenitra or Sidi Yahia or Bouknadel, now, would you? I think I might have had one of those as well. Ever see one of these?
OP...Sorry for the thread drift.........
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Yes, I had one of those. I lost it somewhere years ago. I remember just about every Moroccan in uniform had one.
I was at Kenitra 70-71. IIRC those other bases were comms and mostly Marines.
When and where were you stationed?
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I was at Bouknadel from 66-68. Naval transmitter site. In Navy speak...USNRS(T). Call sign "CNL" IIRC. Also worked on comm gear at the Embassy in Rabat.
I think I still glow in the dark. About half Marines and half Sailors. Very small base. I don't want to hijack this thread, I'll PM you tomorrow...nice to hear from someone who was in that remote corner of the world.
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Thread drift, so? How many remember there original service number?
547-29-25. July 7, 1960.
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794-98-43!!! July 30, 1965
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14 910 302 1965-69. I don't think anybody could forget their service number.
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I have a Veterans’ Administration card, what else would I need?
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I only spent 4 years in the AF, and didn't have a Veterans ID card, just my DD 214. Decided to take advantage of Ohio's new veterans law last year. The Ohio Legislature passed a bill allowing for County Recorders and Veteran Service Commissions to issue Veteran ID cards. The Governor signed the bill into law last September.
Fulton County, OH - Official Website - Veterans ID Cards
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