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100 % ers; is it worth getting the Military ID Card
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Pafanasiev
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10% off at home depot..
You have to go to a Military Base like Hanscom AFB with your proof that you are 100% DAV and some other docs then they will issue a 2765 ID Card, looks like your old ID when you were on active duty.
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Discount at Texas Roadhouse (at least the one in Walpole, unsure about others). A few times a year Ocean State Job Lot offers a military discount as well.
I'm sure that there are many others.
I'm sure that there are many others.
HarryPottar
NES Member
Might go by store manager, the Home Depot in Bellingham MA, took my sons veteran plate as proof. He didn’t have his I’d on him and I was picking up a large high value tool chest, they looked at his car plate and we had no issue.
Harry
Penniepup1
NES Member
I have the DD214 printed on my MA drivers license. Lowe’s gives you 10% and like stated above, Home Crapo does dick you around. It’s easier to have it on your drivers lic than having to get another ID.
CoastieRon
NES Member
Weird. The Lowes in Nashua does NOT accept the retired ID anymore. You have to get their points cards or some such shit, and prove veteran status upon applying, then it will be annotated on the card. My VA card does not say service connected on it at all even though I am.
In NH you can have your veteran status reflected on the new driver's licenses and HD will accept that.
The only time I have issue at HD is for large appliances like the fridge we just bought. We dicked them down on a sale or some shit, and then I whipped out the card and the system wouldn't allow the discount.
usp45ct
NES Member
In mass, you get get “veteran” on your DL if you have a DD-214 when you get your license. If you are going for a Real ID, it makes sense to use your DD-214 as a form of proving citizenship and get both.
CoastieRon
NES Member
The class 6 on Hanscom has Tito's vodka for almost $8 less per handle than the NHSLS. Espelon Tequila for $5 less a bottle. For the exchange, meh. I only run in there if I need something urgently (I work right outside the base). The gas station provides no savings.
TayNinh_66
NES Member
DOD ID card gives you access to any US military base in the world. Nice for traveling as most bases have inexpensive lodging.
VA ID card received upon enrollment for healthcare services is only used for ID in VA facilities. HD usually wants the VA card for the 10%.
VA ID card received upon enrollment for healthcare services is only used for ID in VA facilities. HD usually wants the VA card for the 10%.
Not to be confused with the Veteran's ID Card.
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Makes me wonder if the PX prices basically strip off all the state-level liquor excise taxes, because the MA price (at a Kappys, lets say, or some other big chain) for that is probably lower than NH by a couple bucks, but that difference is a huge amount.
-Mike
You need that card for all your medical visits, you drop in the Kiosk prior to your appointment it loads your info then your respond to a few questions. I have been using that card @ HD, Loes, 99Rest., etc
CoastieRon
NES Member
Yep, I believe that's exactly it. I stop in and load up on tequila and vodka once a month
Yeah, it's the only thing I tend to see there that has a good discount on it. The beer prices are good too, and they actually have a decent selection of craft beer....
Wildweasel
NES Member
If you need a copy of your dd-214- Request Your Military Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax
The Veteran's ID is for a Veteran that does not have any other type of ID to show they are Veteran. A Veteran who is using the VA Medical system, will have the ID you are talking about and someone who was discharged medically or who retired will have an ID. If someone obtains a Veteran ID, they can stop carrying around a DD 214 with them as documentation of their service.
How many cartons of cigarettes can you buy a month? Fed, State tax free should make a profit.
HEYZEUS.... I recall $1.10 a carton.... no Fed, no State taxes.
Might as well toss card and smuggle.
Cap'n Mike
NES Member
At Home Depot, an employee has to see your ID and then give the discount every time you check out.
At Lowes, you sign up for the discount online, and once approved, you get the discount automatically by scanning your "My Lowes" card. when you go through the self checkout, "Thank You For Your Service" pops up on the screen.
Lowes gives you the discount even when ordering online and getting it delivered to your house. Much better system.
At Lowes, you sign up for the discount online, and once approved, you get the discount automatically by scanning your "My Lowes" card. when you go through the self checkout, "Thank You For Your Service" pops up on the screen.
Lowes gives you the discount even when ordering online and getting it delivered to your house. Much better system.
I know this is an old post...but I finally applied for and got my VA card. I’m an idiot for waiting 35 years. Basically every place I shop has a 10% discount. Everyday Veterans Discounts and Services | The American Legion
