Can veterans buy military clothing?

Approved Veterans can shop the online exchanges, including ShopMyExchange.com! Shopping with the Exchange online gives you access to exclusive military pricing and offers, tax-free shopping and more. This is a lifelong benefit that will be extended to all who discharge honorably from service.
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Can Veterans shop at military clothing?

A11: It allows all honorably discharged veterans access to shop their military exchanges online. Q12: How is customer service provided for veterans?
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Can Veterans buy uniforms?

Actually, you can. Starting in 2017 all honorably discharged veterans could shop at the Exchange online, but not on base. And starting January 1, 2020, the Department of Defense expanded those shopping privileges to in-store military exchanges, the commissary and MWR resale facilities.
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Who is eligible to shop at military exchanges?

You can shop at the exchange if you're in one of these groups: Active, reserve or retired uniformed services members. Medal of Honor recipients. Wage marine personnel and retired wage marine personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Can Veterans still shop at the PX?

You don't need to apply, but you'll need to have the right kind of ID at checkout. You can show your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) or a letter from VA along with your passport or driver's license. If you have questions, you can call us at 800-827-1000.
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Does the Army Exchange have the best prices



How do veterans get free stuff?

8 Brands Offering Free Stuff for Veterans
  1. VeteranRX. The name kind of gives it away, but VeteranRX offers a free program for Veterans to get hefty discounts on prescription medication. ...
  2. JCPenny Portraits. ...
  3. Overstock. ...
  4. 9/11 Memorial & Museum. ...
  5. National Park Service. ...
  6. Vet Tix. ...
  7. LinkedIn Premium. ...
  8. Netsonic.
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Can all veterans use the commissary now?

Access was expanded to include:

Veterans with any service-connected disability. Purple Heart recipients. Former Prisoners of war, and. Individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible Veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family ...
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Can veterans shop at the PX online?

Approved Veterans can shop the online exchanges, including ShopMyExchange.com! Shopping with the Exchange online gives you access to exclusive military pricing and offers, tax-free shopping and more. This is a lifelong benefit that will be extended to all who discharge honorably from service.
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Do veterans have base privileges?

Veterans who are eligible to obtain a Veteran Health Identification Card must use this credential for base access and to use these privileges. The card must display the veteran's eligibility status, whether that be service-connected disabled, former POW or Purple Heart recipient.
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Can I use my VA card to get on base?

A Department of Defense (DoD) Identification Card is used to show your military status and to get access to services at military bases. You may also use this card to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores, businesses, and restaurants.
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Are veterans eligible for military discounts?

Military discounts typically apply to any active-duty or retired service members, veterans, and their immediate family—first responders like police, firefighters, nurses, and even teachers are often included in this as well. To receive a discount, you'll probably have to to provide proof that you're eligible.
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How many clothing allowances can a Veteran receive?

Eligibility for the VA Clothing Allowance

An annual Clothing Allowance of $891 is given to the Veteran as a one-time payment. If the clothing is worn out or damaged because of the usage of prostheses, orthopedics, and/or drugs required to treat a Veteran's service-connected ailment, the VA affords compensation.
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Can a Veteran salute in civilian clothes?

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.
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Why can't veterans get on base?

Veterans will have to submit to the background check process for every new base they want to visit -- and need to be rechecked and re-registered every three years. If a primary family caregiver loses that eligibility letter, they can call 1-877-733-7927 to request a replacement.
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Does Walmart offer a military veteran discount?

Walmart does not offer a military discount in any form. However, they donate millions of dollars every year to programs that support veterans and military families, including their own Find A Future program.
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Can disabled veterans shop at military clothing?

On January 1, 2020 the Department of Defense expanded in-store military exchange and commissary shopping privileges as well as MWR resale facility use to: All Veterans with service-connected disabilities. Purple Heart recipients. Former prisoners of war.
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What should you not ask veterans?

What Not to Say
  • Don't ask if they've killed anyone. ...
  • Don't tread too gently around vets because you assume everyone has experienced trauma. ...
  • Don't ask them to put difficult experiences behind them. ...
  • Don't snap — even if they snap. ...
  • Don't describe their experience for them.
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What are US veterans entitled to?

VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, Veteran Readiness and Employment, and burial. See our Veterans page for an overview of the benefits available to all Veterans.
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What privileges do veterans have?

Other VA benefits to consider as a Veteran
  • Disability compensation. ...
  • Support for Veteran-owned small businesses. ...
  • Veterans Pension program. ...
  • Aid and attendance or housebound allowance. ...
  • Disability housing grants. ...
  • More life insurance options. ...
  • Pre-need eligibility determination for burial in a VA national cemetery.
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Do veterans get a discount on Amazon?

Amazon doesn't offer a year-round military or veteran discount, but Amazon Prime can still benefit military members, particularly those stationed overseas.
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Can veterans get the military Star card?

The MILITARY STAR card and its benefits are exclusively available to military personnel and their families, DoD Civilians, Purple Heart recipients and Disabled Veterans and Veterans who received an Honorable or general under Honorable conditions discharge have online shopping privileges.
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Does Costco give discounts to military veterans?

While Costco doesn't offer free or discounted memberships, we do provide an exclusive military offer to join Costco as a new member and receive a $20 Costco Shop Card! To qualify for this new membership offer, visit here, scroll down, and click the link for "Military Membership Promotion" near the bottom of the page.
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How much cheaper are military commissaries?

Commissaries provide a military benefit and save customers: Thousands of dollars annually on their purchases compared to similar products sold by commercial grocery retailers. At least 25% on average when compared with commercial grocery store prices*
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Is commissary cheaper than Walmart?

Here's the inside scoop on the making the most of this military benefit. Generally, consumers save 30% when they shop at the commissary compared to civilian stores-assuming they shopped like the average shopper. But on occasion you'll find the same items cheaper at civilian stores.
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