Great news

[Remote Camper]

Commissary, Military Service Exchange, and MWR access extended to more Veterans beginning January - VAntage Point

Starting Jan. 1, service-connected Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war (POW), and primary caregivers can use commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.

www.blogs.va.gov

Does this mean that I’m able to get back on base, using just my VA card?


RC

 

[TrashcanDan]

From the looks of it, quite possibly, depending on where you fall in that subcategory.

 

[oldyankee]

From what I read , we have to upgrade our health care IDs to a VHIC, that is, a Veteran Health Identification Card. I checked at VA.gov and basically learned that qualifying vets need to have their picture taken again it the card will be mailed to them. Next time I go to Bedford or JP I'll check.

 

[Rat187]

Reminds me of a conversation with a co-worker who told me proudly told me he had a 0% non-war-time rating for hemorrhoids. I don't recall saying 'Welcome him home, Brother '....lol. The guilt still plagues me...

 

[nutsym16]

Sounds like an officer

 

[Hustler One]

Yes, just go to your local VA and get the new card issued. I got my picture taken and issued the card immediately - some may differ. For those who haven't been on base in a long time, just remember how to properly observe reveille and retreat when you're on base lol!

 

[Theoldhag88]

I’ve completed the process for a VA ID 3 times and have never received one in the mail. Last time I went the guy working the ID system started yelling at me because I have a retired ID from the Army and he said that i don’t get a VA ID. It doesn’t really matter to me now but that guy was a dick.

 

[Artie]

I was told that I don't qualify because of my income and tberfore dont get a card. I explained that I don't want free care, just want to be able to go to a VA if I choose and let my BCBS cover it.

 

[Cap'n Mike]

I got my card just for the Home Depot discount.
This is great news.
Now I can go to the CG Exchange when in the North End.
What other exchanges are around?

 

[oldyankee]

Yes, just go to your local VA and get the new card issued. I got my picture taken and issued the card immediately - some may differ. For those who haven't been on base in a long time, just remember how to properly observe reveille and retreat when you're on base lol!

... and all vehicles are subject to spot checks - so no firearms if not a LEO.

 

[Hustler One]

I was told that I don't qualify because of my income and tberfore dont get a card. I explained that I don't want free care, just want to be able to go to a VA if I choose and let my BCBS cover it.

If you qualify to be enrolled into the VA health system and/or if youre service connected for a disability - you get the new card.

 

[Hustler One]

I got my card just for the Home Depot discount.
This is great news.
Now I can go to the CG Exchange when in the North End.
What other exchanges are around?

National Guard or other state military reservations usually have a small PX/BX on them so you should have access to those as well.