#1Cavtrooper Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 I went to Ft. Polk and got my ID card on Friday with not too much problem. The clerk had a little problem finding the Key sentence stating my eligibility, so I pointed it out to him. I received my commissary letter in the mail yesterday (I still don't have access to them on ebenefit.) The letter read as follows: Dear Ms. *******: We are giving you this certificate so you may receive commissary store and exchange privileges from the Armed Forces. This is to certify that ###### ### ####### is an honorably discharged Veteran of the Army and receives benefits at the 100% rate. The Veteran has not been scheduled for future examinations. My ID card states INDEFINITE under expiration date. I AM HAPPY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted October 16, 2012 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 16, 2012 It seems that indefinite is not good enough for id in some places. I have had my card for 16 years and you will be surprised at how many balk when you use it as an id although your picture is on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Chuck75 Posted October 16, 2012 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 16, 2012 It seems that indefinite is not good enough for id in some places. I have had my card for 16 years and you will be surprised at how many balk when you use it as an id although your picture is on it. A DOD disabled veteran's ID card normally has an entry of DVAPRM/(Rank/Grade) if it was properly made. There are at least a few reasons that this happens - - The "help" is not familiar with military ID cards in general. Some places/activities required that "valid" ID cards have an expiration date. It's not one of the active duty ID cards, nor the same color. It's not a driver's license. Many states/places expect to see a driver's license. For years, as a civilian, I carried a DOD card issued by, well DOD(DECAS). It was actually the infamous ID card issued by DOD that complied with the Geneva convention. A statement on the card read something to the effect that I was a non combatant that accompanied the armed forces. The card was infamous due to widely held opinions that the best use for it was to hold it in front of your forehead as a target. My real use for it had to do with getting from a base gate to destination(s) on a base, without a bunch of hassle as to the whys and wherefores. There often was a "catch 22" involved, in that one of the usual destinations issued or originated the local paperwork to obtain other access documentation. Without the DOD card, it was a case of "can't get there from here" type of thing that was dependent on such things as time of day, "office hours", and so forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cham1968 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Congratulations to you and God Bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkInTexas Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Congratulations! Good luck to you, and thanks for your service! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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