Posted on Apr 4, 2018
Are you getting the new Veteran ID Card? Do we need it?
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No I don't need it Georgeann Carter since I have a disabled veterans ID card and a retired Army ID card I don't need the veterans ID card.
Those veterans that live in Virginia who are not eligible for a VA disabled ID card or retired military ID card can request one for the DMV,
The card is available from the DMV for a nominal fee. Veterans need to be honorably discharged and hold an unexpired Virginia commercial driver's license, driver's license, learner's permit or DMV-issued ID card. Have served either (1) in the active U. S. Armed Forces or (2) for more than 180 days in the Virginia National Guard or U. S. Reserves.
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits/veterans-id-card/
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Those veterans that live in Virginia who are not eligible for a VA disabled ID card or retired military ID card can request one for the DMV,
The card is available from the DMV for a nominal fee. Veterans need to be honorably discharged and hold an unexpired Virginia commercial driver's license, driver's license, learner's permit or DMV-issued ID card. Have served either (1) in the active U. S. Armed Forces or (2) for more than 180 days in the Virginia National Guard or U. S. Reserves.
https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits/veterans-id-card/
Thanks for mentioning me CW5 Jack Cardwell
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. CPL Dave Hoover SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Margaret Higgins
Veterans ID Card | Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Thislittlecard is a big deal. Your Virginia Veterans ID card is a convenient way to show proof of your veteran status so you can enjoy the benefits you deserve. Hundreds of Virginia businesses offerdiscountsfor for veterans carrying a valid ID. Five ways to get Your Veterans ID Card*: Visit your local DMV customer service center …
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Need it- well many folks in business demand to see a VA Card or a DD-214, regardless what is on your drivers license. So it surely will help with applying for discounts. I have always found that something military helps with routine traffic stops as well.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
Sgt (Join to see) - I am unabashed in saying that I normally traveled long distances with a uniform in site.
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I could use some of that luck for traffic stops. I got pulled over for the first time last year on July 4th for an illegal turn and the cop didn't give two shits about my veterans plates or the fact there was nobody else on the road except us. it was a lousy independence day and my insurance premium has tripled since. I ride the bus now.
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Cpl Tom Surdi
I haven't needed a Military I.D, although I STILL have my old military ID from when I was active duty, you know those old ones, the green ones that you show horizontally.. I have an EGA sticker on the back window of my truck though, and while that has gotten me out of a few pullovers. It has also gotten me into a few confrontations from other veterans who try to grill me on my military service. Those times have been the only times I have ever actually had to pull it out. Like I am lying about my service for a better parking spot or some other ridiculous little benefit.
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What are the tangible benefits? I have the Real I'D drivers license which also says I am a Veteran.
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COL Mikel J. BurroughsSFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSLSMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" ThomasLTC Stephen F.SGT David A. 'Cowboy' GrothCPT Jack DurishPO1 William "Chip" NagelTSgt Joe C.SP5 Mark KuzinskiMaj Marty Hogan MSG (Join to see) SSgt (Join to see) LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) SN Greg Wright Capt Seid Waddell Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS SSG Warren Swan Cynthia Croft
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
I haven't even thought of doing it, it's marked on my drivers license and I have my I D card from the government.
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Have tried several times but the website can't seem to function properly. Reminds me of the Obamacare websites.
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I got mine, I needed it for the DMV to renew my disabled veterans plates and also to file for mileage at the VA. It also sped up sign in at the clinic and at the pharmacy as all they had to do was scan the bar code to do check in.
That said everything I just mentioned to include the DMV can be done without the card, just not as quickly. So in my opinion it's just a matter of convenience having the card
That said everything I just mentioned to include the DMV can be done without the card, just not as quickly. So in my opinion it's just a matter of convenience having the card
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SGT Groth,
Every Place I need or have needed to prove I was a Veteran so far has accepted my Retired Military ID. So Unless it is needed probably not.
~ole Sarge~
Every Place I need or have needed to prove I was a Veteran so far has accepted my Retired Military ID. So Unless it is needed probably not.
~ole Sarge~
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Tried to sign up a couple of times don’t know whether it’s my terrible computer skills or their terrible website but so far ,no joy,but I know I’ll get one of those nifty brass markers on my plot though!
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Don't really need it for anything I can think of (yet), but can't hurt any to have it. Signed up for the VA's veteran card since we don't have a veteran identifier option on our driver's licenses yet. Took a while to get through the process. Was approved about 2 or 3 months ago, and still waiting for it to show.
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My drivers license has it marked on it, and I have my I D card also.
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Capt (Join to see)
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth I have had some not respect my retired ID as proof of service. I replied if that is not good enough neither is the money I was going to spend here.
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