Not sure if this been mentioned but I applied for and received my VA card.. Supposed to be Home Depot, restaurants, etc. that give discounts with this card and no need to show DD-214 with the card.. Yes, it's free..
Lowes also gives 10%, register on line and all you have to do is give them a phone #. Also, forgot to mention Golden corral resturants give a "free" meal/dinner/supper to all Veterans, on Veterans day.
Yes, Lowes makes it easy! I use them all the time either online or in-store you get 10% off everything even if on sale.. HD only in-store and lumber not included.. The advantage of VA card is DD-214 not needed for places that do offer military discounts..
US Navy 1998-2007, 9 years 22 days. Stationed aboard the USS Rentz, (sadly she is now at the bottom of the drink, She was used for target practice). Ports of call include, Japan Hong Kong Thailand Bahrain Kuwait United Arab Emirates Qatar Australia New Caledonia Pearl Harbor Mexico Guatemala Ecuador Panama Guantanamo bay Key west Fl, Jacksonville Fl, Left the navy as an E-6, eligible for chief. Awards, Surface warfare pin, Air warfare pin, 3 Navy Achievement Medals, (they broke off of my rack a few years ago) 1 Meritorious Unit Commedation medal 2 Good Conduct Medals, 1 National Defense Service Medals 1 Armed forces expeditionary medal 1 Global War on Terror Service Medal 2 Sea Service Ribbons 1 Coast Guard Special operations Ribbon Expert Rifle Medal Expert Pistol Medal I'm supposed to have 2 service stripes ,not 1
US Navy, 2000-2004 (active) E1-E5 US Navy Reserve, 2004-2007 (active drilling reservist) E-5 GM2 (SW) my NEC's were Small Arms Instructor, 25mm chain gun tech and 76mm anti aircraft gun tech Stationed in Pearl Harbor for my AD period on the USS Crommelin FFG-37 (now an artificial reef) and stationed at a small Seabee base in Missouri for my reserve time. Also, like SD Steve above... I too have a Coast Guard Spec Ops ribbon, which is not very common for Navy folks to have.
Ha ha the 25 Mike Mike, got to fire that one once, put about a box of ammo into the target, I was surprised by the strap that goes around you to hold you in the gun. My favorite rounds were the SAPHEIT rounds. Semi Armor Piercing High Explosive Insidiery Tracers....I can't believe I actually remember that one
I never seen this thread! USAF 2009-2013 Power Production (diesel generator mechanic/technician) Spangdahlem, Germany Ellsworth, SD Camp Arifjan, Kuwait