Dutch_12078
Winters south, summers north
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For those veterans that don't have a VA health benefits card, there is a Veteran Identification Card (VIC) available that can be used in place of carrying a copy of your DD-214 with you as proof of your status.
How to apply for a Veteran ID Card
Dutch
2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A
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2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump
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Mark and Linda
Smyrna, Tennessee
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I am a veteran plus I have a Military Retired ID Card. Several years ago we got our Senior Access cards for $10.00. We were told while checking in to Salt Springs in Florida that they were going up but I didn't realize that they would go up that much. My wife got hers at the National Forest HQ near Lynne, Florida for $10.00. We have used them at the Grand Canyon, Sequoia National Park and others. We use it a lot at the Army Corps Campgrounds. I guess we are fortunate to have gotten ours when we did. I guess we are double covered now.
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ItsyRV
Desert SW
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zb39 wrote:... how the heck do I get on a base. I don't have any VA card at all. I would love to use a base campground sometime.
Base access for Exchange, Commissary and MWR campgrounds isn't authorized for all veterans. It was only available to veterans with the MoH or 100% service connected disabled.
The new change in January, also extended in person Exchange, Commissary and MWR facility access to a new group. That group is limited to Purple Heart recipients, former POWs, Veterans with a VA rated service connected disability and VA recognized PCAFC caregivers. If you're in one of those new groups, you can now have access to use those service in person.
One quick note that this is for the Veteran and does not extend the same privilege to the Veteran's family unless that person is a VA designated caregiver. Lots of Veterans have been surprised when attempting to access the base with family members. It's a bit more flexible for camping as bases usually issue a Visitor's Pass to family members for MWR purposes when the Veteran has a campsite reservation.
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zb39
slippery rock
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I'm not a member of any of those groups. Although there are some people and groups always trying to get me to apply for a 10% disability. I have zero interest in that. I'm just an average guy who was a captain with the air force. 1500 hours of jet time and 58 combat missions. Now back to your regular scheduled RV talk.
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49 states, 41 National Parks, 7 Provinces
2019 2 door Rubicon 6 spd.
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