Salute to Veterans

[OldWEB]

Free access to parks!

[Bob Denman]

That's a good idea!

[PictureTheSouth]

Nice gesture - but since I didn't retire, haven't collected any VA health benefits, and my state doesn't have a "Veteran" identifier on DL/ID cards - I seem to be SOL. Why isn't any valid ID and a DD214 eligible for folks like me with 12 years honorable service?
"For free access to the sites, veterans will have to present a Department of Defense Identification Card, a Veteran Health Identification Card, a government-issued Veteran ID Card or a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card confirming an individual’s status as a veteran."

[JimOIB]

I would show up with my DD214 - it is a valid form of ID for the US Gov’t for veterans service. Don’t take no for an answer.

[mcr1010]

If you go to the nearest VA and get signed up with them, they will give you an ID card. I registered with them years ago before I retired.

[Calman]

Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth

Nice gesture - but since I didn't retire, haven't collected any VA health benefits, and my state doesn't have a "Veteran" identifier on DL/ID cards - I seem to be SOL. ."

I live in NC and will be getting a VETERAN identifier next time I renew my NC Drivers License even though I have an USN Retired ID card.

If you go to the NC DOT website and look under Online Services you'll find a section that's devoted to services for military personnel.

[GVP-The Boxcar Children]

Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth

Nice gesture - but since I didn't retire, haven't collected any VA health benefits, and my state doesn't have a "Veteran" identifier on DL/ID cards - I seem to be SOL. Why isn't any valid ID and a DD214 eligible for folks like me with 12 years honorable service?
"For free access to the sites, veterans will have to present a Department of Defense Identification Card, a Veteran Health Identification Card, a government-issued Veteran ID Card or a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card confirming an individual’s status as a veteran."

I just show folks an old picture in my wallet in my Class A's next to my wife-never been turned away....
Gary
GVP

[macdaddy1111]

Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth

Nice gesture - but since I didn't retire, haven't collected any VA health benefits, and my state doesn't have a "Veteran" identifier on DL/ID cards - I seem to be SOL. Why isn't any valid ID and a DD214 eligible for folks like me with 12 years honorable service?
"For free access to the sites, veterans will have to present a Department of Defense Identification Card, a Veteran Health Identification Card, a government-issued Veteran ID Card or a state-issued U.S. driver’s license or identification card confirming an individual’s status as a veteran."

File a VA claim, tinnitus is 10 percent given just to start!
Back is 10
knees 10 each


I help my bud file in CA, he only did 10 years, he is at 80 percent and kids go to college free in CA

I Filed my Nam Uncle 50 years after the fact and got him 50 percent first claim. He is in Connecticut and they have really bad ass VA hospital!

[macdaddy1111]

Originally Posted by OldWEB

Free access to parks!

Kinda already have it in place! This card rocks! Everyone in car or rv gets in under one member. Fed and State! Saves you cash on bunch of other stuff also.

America the Beautiful Passes

https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/a...pplication.pdf


Access Pass
Cost: Free (see note in "how to obtain" for more details)
Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
How to obtain:
In person at a federal recreation site (see PDF list of federal recreation sites that issue passes)
Online through the USGS Store.
Note: The cost of obtaining an Access Pass online is $10 for processing (the pass is free).
Through the mail using this application form (PDF).
NOTE: The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is $10 for processing the application (the pass is free).
Additional information:
The Access Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services.
The Access Pass generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners.
Golden Access Passports are no longer sold. However, these passes will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass.

[OldWEB]

Originally Posted by PictureTheSouth

Nice gesture - but since I didn't retire, haven't collected any VA health benefits, and my state doesn't have a "Veteran" identifier on DL/ID cards - I seem to be SOL. Why isn't any valid ID and a DD214 eligible for folks like me with 12 years honorable service?

As Calman mentioned:

https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-se...signation.aspx