Posted on Apr 2, 2015
Do Retirees Really “Deserve” Access to AAFES Stores More Than Non-Retirees?
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Note: I am a RallyPoint member (served in USAF for 5 years) and wish to remain anonymous, because I need to be 100% honest that I feel the DoD is discriminating against non-retirees like me. Please tell if I am right or wrong here.
While I was serving in the USAF (5 years active), I enjoyed shopping at AAFES locations and online as well. It saved me a lot of money and the deals always seemed good. Now that I am a civilian, and did not hit retirement before I got out, and am not rated 100%, I can’t shop at AAFES anymore. I think that’s flat out wrong. I put in my time as much as anyone.
I know there are going to be RallyPoint members who respond with, “You only did 6 years, and you knew AAFES rules full well.” Well, here is what I say to that.
I did a 7-month tour in Iraq at FOB Taji. Easily left the wire more than 10 times. I hurt my shoulder due to wearing my kit a lot (30% rated). I did as much as most retirees, including retired grunts. I deserve AAFES access as much as any retiree. I respect that retirees served a little bit longer, but I did 7 months in Iraq.
Am I justified in thinking I should get full AAFES access?
Please vote in the survey below. Thank you.
Note: I am a RallyPoint member (served in USAF for 5 years) and wish to remain anonymous, because I need to be 100% honest that I feel the DoD is discriminating against non-retirees like me. Please tell if I am right or wrong here.
While I was serving in the USAF (5 years active), I enjoyed shopping at AAFES locations and online as well. It saved me a lot of money and the deals always seemed good. Now that I am a civilian, and did not hit retirement before I got out, and am not rated 100%, I can’t shop at AAFES anymore. I think that’s flat out wrong. I put in my time as much as anyone.
I know there are going to be RallyPoint members who respond with, “You only did 6 years, and you knew AAFES rules full well.” Well, here is what I say to that.
I did a 7-month tour in Iraq at FOB Taji. Easily left the wire more than 10 times. I hurt my shoulder due to wearing my kit a lot (30% rated). I did as much as most retirees, including retired grunts. I deserve AAFES access as much as any retiree. I respect that retirees served a little bit longer, but I did 7 months in Iraq.
Am I justified in thinking I should get full AAFES access?
Please vote in the survey below. Thank you.
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It's coming why because AAFES/Commissary need your dollars to stay afloat........
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I will answer the question asked, No,but as recent info regarding the the use of commissaries by by civilian employees of the Defense Commissary agency are allowed to shop at the commissary,now knowing this i would say yes and would ask your state politicians to get involved and ask ,i would support this if this is what's happening.
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"Left the wire more than 10 times" hahahahhaah excuse me....hahahahahah
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“Easily left the wire more than 10 times. I hurt my shoulder due to wearing my kit a lot...”
At least 10 whole times? AND you wore your kit....a lot? I salute you.
Personally, I don’t care if you shop at the PX. The ‘deals’ aren’t that good, the lines are long, the employees are rude, and you always run the risk of running into the “my husband is an E8!” types.
But hey, 10+ times outside the wire earns you a few things, I guess.
Best of luck.
At least 10 whole times? AND you wore your kit....a lot? I salute you.
Personally, I don’t care if you shop at the PX. The ‘deals’ aren’t that good, the lines are long, the employees are rude, and you always run the risk of running into the “my husband is an E8!” types.
But hey, 10+ times outside the wire earns you a few things, I guess.
Best of luck.
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I was under the impression that the BX will begin ex service members this year. I know they start use of the commissnary this year
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The only thing worth shopping for anymore is alcohol. As far as I’m concerned there are way better bargains off post even with tax. AAFES has lost their minds.
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AAFES has been running the stores in VA Hospitals for years and ruined that. They have destroyed Clothing Sales and destroyed everything they touch. With no bargains left they are trying to widen their market. Prices at the Commissaries are getting worse every week. They want to knock out those union employees and make it Walmart
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