JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
Here's a little tidbit I picked up from an organization I belong to. Might be of interest to those who served but didn't stay to retirement.
6. Veteran's I.D. Card Act
The Veterans ID Card Act, H.R. 2985 was referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on October 3, 2011. While this act would not affect AMRA members per se, who possess either official DOD ID cards, or VA Healthcare identification, it will help many of our fellow veterans who miss out on discounts and special plans available to veterans on holidays.
Veterans who have served a minimum obligated time in service, but who do not meet the criteria for VA care will only have their DD214 as proof of service. This Act seeks to utilize the VA's ID card issuing facilities to create valid Veterans Identification cards. Many goods, services, and promotional activities often offered by public and private institutions to veterans are contingent upon showing proof of their veteran status, but it is impractical to always carry a DD214.
If passed, the bill would authorize ID cards to those discharged from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions; would have a photo of the veteran, and contain a special assigned ID number. They will not contain any description of benefits to which the veteran may be entitled, as do military retiree cards in the "authorized patronage" block.
6. Veteran's I.D. Card Act
The Veterans ID Card Act, H.R. 2985 was referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on October 3, 2011. While this act would not affect AMRA members per se, who possess either official DOD ID cards, or VA Healthcare identification, it will help many of our fellow veterans who miss out on discounts and special plans available to veterans on holidays.
Veterans who have served a minimum obligated time in service, but who do not meet the criteria for VA care will only have their DD214 as proof of service. This Act seeks to utilize the VA's ID card issuing facilities to create valid Veterans Identification cards. Many goods, services, and promotional activities often offered by public and private institutions to veterans are contingent upon showing proof of their veteran status, but it is impractical to always carry a DD214.
If passed, the bill would authorize ID cards to those discharged from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions; would have a photo of the veteran, and contain a special assigned ID number. They will not contain any description of benefits to which the veteran may be entitled, as do military retiree cards in the "authorized patronage" block.