The answer is yes — a US passport card is currently a valid form of ID and will continue to be valid for domestic travel, as will a regular US passport. DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DoD civilians)
Drivers can generally tell the difference between a REAL ID and a standard license by a star marked in the upper portion of the card. The stars range from gold or black to star cutouts in gold or black circles. California's REAL ID marking is a star cutout in a gold grizzly bear.
The military service designation is new in many states, so it may not have been available when you last renewed your driver's license or ID card. Then you can have the Veterans Designation added to all future driver's licenses or ID cards.
Visit your state's driver's licensing agency website to find out exactly what documentation is required to obtain a REAL ID. At a minimum, you must provide documentation showing: 1) Full Legal Name; 2) Date of Birth; 3) Social Security Number; 4) Two Proofs of Address of Principal Residence; and 5) Lawful Status.
Drivers can generally tell the difference between a REAL ID and a standard license by a star marked in the upper portion of the card. The stars range from gold or black to star cutouts in gold or black circles. California's REAL ID marking is a star cutout in a gold grizzly bear.
Under the REAL ID Act, the passport card is accepted for federal purposes (such as domestic air travel or entering federal buildings), which may make it an attractive option for people whose driver's licenses and ID cards are not REAL ID-compliant when those requirements go into effect.
And, yes you can use your VA issued ID card in place of it. In fact, there are at least 15 different forms of ID that are accepted by the TSA. Here's the official list from tsa.gov: Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
REAL ID-
compliant identification is marked with a gold star, making it easy for federal workers to distinguish between these
compliant and non-
compliant ID cards and licenses. However, there are a few
states that have issued IDs without a star.
Compliance Status.
| State | Compliance Status |
|---|
| Alaska | compliant |
| Alabama | compliant |
What is truly bothersome is that people who have served but don't qualify as a veteran can request a DD214. We see them every day. So to the untrained eye this person has a DD214 and in most cases their character of service is honorable, so people think that person is a veteran.
Do veterans receive a military discount at Walmart? Many stores offer a military and veterans discount to show appreciation for our troops. Wal-Mart , however, does not have standard military discount. However, you can still save and support our troops and veterans by shopping with Milsaver.com.
The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs combined efforts to allow Commissary and Exchange use beyond its current patron base. Any veteran can shop at the Exchange online, but it does not mean they have in-store privileges. Currently, active duty servicemembers, their dependents and retirees can only shop there.
New law provides eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers with access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services. Editor's Note: This blog has been updated to reflect informational changes. According to the Department of Defense, starting Jan.
VA Disability Rating: 70% – 100% Without Children
| Dependent Status | 70% | 100% |
|---|
| Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents | $1,741.17 | $3,557.18 |
| Veteran with One Parent | $1,523.17 | $3,245.02 |
| Veteran with Two Parents | $1,620.17 | $3,384.00 |
| Additional for A/A spouse (see footnote b) | $111.00 | $158.82 |
Your veteran spouse can soon receive a veterans ID card. The new ID cards do not give authorization for the veteran to access medical care, the commissary, PX or receive retired pay. The cards are nothing more than a means to identify an individual as a former military member.
Any veteran can shop at the Exchange online, but it does not mean they have in-store privileges. In order to make a purchase, veterans must present their Veterans Health Identification Card at the point of sale at Commissary and Exchange stores as well as at MWR centers to complete their transaction.
The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs combined efforts to allow Commissary and Exchange use beyond its current patron base. Any veteran can shop at the Exchange online, but it does not mean they have in-store privileges. Currently, active duty servicemembers, their dependents and retirees can only shop there.
Am I eligible to shop in the commissary? Authorized commissary patrons as defined by Department of Defense Instruction 1330.17, Dod Commissary Program , include active duty, Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, Medal of Honor recipients, 100 percent disabled veterans, and their authorized family members.
A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses.
You need to be enrolled in VA health care to receive a Veteran Health Identification Card. If you aren't signed up for VA health care, you can apply online now.
Just call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Eastern. You can also apply for VA healthcare benefits online at www.va.gov/healthbenefits/enroll, or in person at your local VA medical facility.
Although bases tend to have their own specific rules on this, in general, to use a military campground you must be a military retiree or dependent, a spouse or minor dependent of an active duty service member, a National Guard or Reservist or minor dependent, or a 100-percent service-connected disabled veteran.
