Do you support the movement to open Military Commissary and Exchange stores to disabled Veterans?

SPC Nick Lai — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:47:03 -0400

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Military Commissary and Exchange Privileges for Disabled Veterans

On March 4, 2015, Representative Jeff Fortenberry (NE) introduced H.R. 1292, a bill that would authorize compensably disabled service-connected veterans and their dependents access to Department of Defense exchange and commissary facilities.  Their access to these...

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Sep 4 at 2015 12:59 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:59:00 -0400

I could support this, I do not want to see all veterans authorized like was being talked about last year...

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Sep 4 at 2015 1:04 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:04:00 -0400

I can support this. Hopefully it can help DECA avoid the budget ax.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 4 at 2015 1:09 PM

SGT David T. — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:09:49 -0400

I would like to see this expanded to all DOD civilian employees and all honorably discharged combat vets. More customers equal more money going back into the military communities.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2015 1:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:11:10 -0400

Seems win/win to me... disabled veterans benefit, current commissary patrons benefit, I can't think of any reason not to support it.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 4 at 2015 1:17 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:17:42 -0400

Sure, but IMO you can save a lot more going locally and watching the sales papers while using coupons. I stopped using exchanges/commissaries due to proximity and not enough difference in cost. It seems that if we can pay disability pay, they would/should be eligible. They had to make sacrifices than many of us will not understand.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2015 1:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:18:07 -0400

I think this would be a great benefit to all honorably discharged veterans disabled or not. All veterans have paid a price, at varying levels for their service to our country. They deserve any priviliges that may come their way.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 4 at 2015 1:39 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:39:47 -0400

Yes.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Sep 4 at 2015 6:33 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:33:30 -0400

Why would you not allow this? We are talking about people that have sacrificed some of the best years of their lives, give the damned benefit to them for God's sakes!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Sep 4 at 2015 8:32 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 20:32:21 -0400

I'd support if the system grows because of it. Most of the commissaries on the Navy side are undersized, not much parking, wait 45 minutes to check out, etc. so the extra load wouldn't be a good idea. I hate creating more competition for scarce resources so I'd like to see how the expanded customer base will be properly served.

Response by MSgt Jim Wolverton made Sep 22 at 2015 12:27 AM

MSgt Jim Wolverton — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:27:16 -0400

Sure, if you are retired or 100% disabled, you should use your privileges, all other veterans? No.

Response by COL Robert Davies made Mar 28 at 2017 8:31 PM

COL Robert Davies — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 20:31:36 -0400

Having seemingly only having been in the USAR, at least according to the VA; I did 13 years AD. In the USAR at times we were only allowed 10 days a year or something just as STUPID, and even had a punch card. Most AAFES could not be bothered and they did not care, the money was green. As someone said all the more money going to the community. Personally, we shop in town most of the time, hitting Sams, Costco, Publix and maybe Krogers. We still drop a few dollars at DeCA. At NTC it made sense to drive 70 miles round trip and avoid DeCA. BLUF: the more the merrier, let them all use the facilities all they want. There is talk of letting civil service have access, which at least MOAA is against.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Jun 24 at 2018 5:26 PM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:26:06 -0400

Absolutely... There are those that say no and this that want to limit to seriously impaired and their caretaker..(like in wheelchairs.. walkers.. 75,80 % or higher..
Disabled.. It would be hard to get around.. When in Service, I volunteered to help my severely disabled Comrades get around and shop I kinda distrusted some of those caretakers.. thinking they’d load the cart with their own selections.. some are not bad.. and may contribute their own funds.. Some others.. nah, don’t think so!
I was already a service member and eligible on my own merit.. I and some that were in NCO wive’s club and Officer Wive’s club would assist those seriously physical disabled.. I did it about 3 Times a month on 3 of my days off.. it be an almost all day sit-rep.. I enjoyed it more if it was maybe raining some. Or even overcast.. . no sense wasting a good day off..

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jun 25 at 2021 2:02 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:02:26 -0400

Already is for 100%, but not 0%. somewhere between%.
OR NG and Reserves

Response by SGT Sharon Olden made Jun 28 at 2021 5:50 PM

SGT Sharon Olden — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:50:03 -0400

I am a DAV and I am thankful for the benefits. I shop on the base twice a month and was received with open arms.

Response by SGT Sharon Olden made Jun 28 at 2021 5:51 PM

SGT Sharon Olden — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:51:43 -0400

Yes I support the movement. It should be an access to all honorable Veterans. Of course everybody won't go because of the distance and transportation.