Do you think that combat veterans should be able to access the post exchange and commissary?

SPC James Trayer — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:17:31 -0500

I know that I would really love to be able to still frequent the post for the great deals that can only be found at these places. Unfortunately once your out, there's no getting back on unless you have retired. Any thoughts on this ?

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2015 6:13 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:13:13 -0500

SPC James Trayer, that's an interesting proposal. I'm not sure the budget can support it. Heck, they're talking about (threatening?) to eliminate commissaries for active duty and retirees. Adding others to the mix might be tough in these challenging fiscal times.

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https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-all-veterans-have-access-to-the-army-and-air-force-exchange-service-aafes-and-navy-exchange

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-anyone-think-that-veterans-ones-that-served-4-15-years-that-did-not-retire-should-have-access-to-the-px-commissary-and-have-support

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