Do military spouses get military ID?

As the legal spouse of a service member (active, Guard/Reserve or retired), you are eligible to receive an ID card as part of your enrollment into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Luckily, these two offices are usually located in the same place.
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Can my wife get a VA ID card?

Tired of carrying around your husband DD214 forms to prove he is a veteran? Your veteran spouse can soon receive a veterans ID card.
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Can family members get a military ID?

How does a family member get their first ID card? The family member must first be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, or DEERS, to receive their first military ID card. Enroll in DEERS by completing a DD Form 1172-2. The service member is the sponsor and will sign and submit the form.
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How long is a military spouse ID good for?

The renewal date for military ID cards varies depending on a wide variety of factors; in general, it is every four years and the expiration date is on the front of the card.
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Do military spouses get military discounts?

Sometimes all you need is a military ID, it doesn't matter if you are a military spouse or not. Other times the military discount is only for the service member.
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Can my wife get a military ID?

As the legal spouse of a service member (active, Guard/Reserve or retired), you are eligible to receive an ID card as part of your enrollment into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Luckily, these two offices are usually located in the same place.
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What benefits do military wives get?

8 Awesome Military Marriage Benefits You Have as a Spouse
  • Being able to stand next to your hero. Yes! ...
  • Healthcare is Included. ...
  • You Can Get Marriage Counseling and Family Support. ...
  • Free education. ...
  • Military Discounts All Year Round. ...
  • Housing & BAH. ...
  • World Travel. ...
  • Joining a community.
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How do I get my family military ID?

Dependents and others will need to complete a DD Form 1172-2 with their military sponsor and visits a RAPIDS site with two forms of acceptable ID and proper documentation for final verification and processing. Use this RAPIDS Site Locator to find a location near you to make an appointment.
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Can I enroll my wife in deers without her?

As the sponsor, you must initiate the enrollment in DEERS, unless your spouse has and brings documentation of your power of attorney. If you're adding a stepchild to DEERS, the same documentation will be required.
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What do I need to get a dependent military ID?

At least one form of ID must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification (for example, passport, driver's license, or current DoD ID card). If you are a dependent, you must provide a completed DD Form 1172-2 and two forms of ID in original form.
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Who is considered a military family member?

Military family: Immediate family members related by blood, marriage, or adoption to a current member of the U.S. armed forces, including one who is deceased.
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Who is considered immediate family in the military?

1. When a member of the service member's IMMEDIATE family dies. Immediate family includes: father, mother, brother, sister, spouse, spouse's parents, children or someone who actually reared the Marine or Sailor (in loco parentis).
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How long can a dependent have a military ID?

The family member may sign the DD Form 1172 (Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment) using a general power of attorney (POA). How long may a dependent retain an ID card? Up to age 21.
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Can a military spouse keep ID card after divorce?

Effect of divorce on military benefits

You may retain your identification card and continue to receive your commissary, exchange and health care benefits until your divorce is final regardless of whether you meet the 20/20/20 rule.
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How do I get a military dependent ID without a sponsor?

You need one to get on a military installation, shop at the Commissary or the Exchange, or to access TRICARE medical care.
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How Do I Renew a Military ID Without a Sponsor?
  1. Make an appointment with a RAPIDS ID office. ...
  2. Call the DEERS support line. ...
  3. Get your new ID card from the RAPIDS ID site.
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Can a girlfriend be a military dependent?

When you marry a service member, you technically become a "dependent" (though I have yet to encounter a military spouse that I would define as dependent on anyone!). However, when you're not married to the service member, you are dependent on them for access to services that play a major role in his or her life.
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How does my spouse get a military ID?

How to Get ID Cards for Dependents and Spouses. Dependents and spouses can receive Uniformed Services ID (USID) cards. You must first enroll them in DEERS with DD Form 1172-2. Apply via RAPIDS ID Card Office Online or in person at a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site.
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How long does it take to enroll my wife in DEERS?

Some states will have one ready for you the same day you are married (assuming it is on a weekday and the courthouse is open), but in other states, you will need to send it off and wait for it to be filed and returned which can take up to 60 days (even longer in some states).
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What does my spouse need for DEERS?

Update DEERS

You'll need the following documents (originals or certified copies): Marriage certificate. Spouse's birth certificate. Spouse's Social Security card.
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Can family members use military discount?

For Family Members

Plus, you shouldn't have to be on hand for them to redeem the military discount. Your immediate family, including your spouse, father or mother, brother or sister, son or daughter can also get a VetRewards Card to show eligibility for VetRewards Exclusives.
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Do you need a passport if you have a military ID?

Passports. Members of the U.S. military on official orders do not need a passport to enter Germany or another country with a Status of Forces Agreement. (Seehttps://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/ ). Military members can also enter the United States with a copy of their travel orders and military ID.
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What age do military dependents need ID?

Children under age 14 can usually use a parent's or guardian's ID card. At age 14, the sponsor must get an ID card for the child. Children under age 14 should have their own ID card when in the custody of a parent or guardian who is not eligible for TRICARE or who is not the custodial parent after a divorce.
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How much does military wife get?

There is no military spouse pay or stipend, but the military offers a number of benefits to help service members and their families. Your first stop after the wedding should be the nearest military ID card issuing facility to enroll in DEERS, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
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Do military spouses get free college?

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance Program: The NMCRS Education Assistance Program offers interest-free loans and grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 per academic year to spouses of active-duty and retired service members for undergraduate programs at an accredited two- or four-year institution.
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What happens if a military spouse cheats?

What sort of punishment do soldiers face for cheating on their spouses? The military penalty remains pretty harsh: up to a year in confinement plus a dishonorable discharge, which entails the forfeiture of all retirement pay.
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