Posted on Jun 6, 2014
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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To do that would also mean that every former Soldier is out there with an ID card and access to Post in order to use the PX and Commissary. Think about that angle.
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SGT Sean Whitenton
Hadn't considered that, but unless things have changed it isn't that hard to get on many bases (edit: I mean legally, not just walking on).
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LTC Paul Labrador
Depends on the base. Some bases have more stringent access than others. From what I have seen USAF bases have very stringent access rules (must have a valid DoD ID) and the Army bases tend to be less stringent (ie just need an valid photo ID). As someone mentioned in a previous response, there could be a pay for privelage option where vets who want to continue using those services can pay a membership fee for them. Part of their annual fee could go to a membership card that grants them access only to the PX and/or commissary, but not other facilities.
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In other forums I have floated the notion of disabled vets(10% and up) being allowed to use commissary and/or PX/BX facilities.
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I served 15 years and was medically seperated. I have privileges for a few years because of my service but am also entitled now because I'm also married to a Soldier. If everyone is allowed to have this privilege after serving honorably without retirement, how many vets would be honestly willing to get a post pass just to go shopping on post? I know I rarely go on post now.
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Sgt (Join to see) First, you should change your profile to read Veteran rather than currently serving (if what I looked at was accurate)
On to the point of benefits. There are a great many benefits that are available to those willing to sacrifice major portions of their life. If Service Members choose to leave the service prior to retirement, they are not entitled to those benefits.
Let me be clear-they are still Veterans and privy to Those associated benefits. There are also numerous types of retirements not all of which require 20 years to earn, often times they are earned at great personal expense.
Staying in through retirement is not an easy task and there needs to be a percentage of troops in each service who choose to travel that road. Continuity is important. There have to be benefits for those decisions.
On to the point of benefits. There are a great many benefits that are available to those willing to sacrifice major portions of their life. If Service Members choose to leave the service prior to retirement, they are not entitled to those benefits.
Let me be clear-they are still Veterans and privy to Those associated benefits. There are also numerous types of retirements not all of which require 20 years to earn, often times they are earned at great personal expense.
Staying in through retirement is not an easy task and there needs to be a percentage of troops in each service who choose to travel that road. Continuity is important. There have to be benefits for those decisions.
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As a veteran who did not retire, but did put in about 11 years, I agree that it is a benefit saved for active and retirees; one of the "perks" of being on active service and "putting in your time."
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I am not in favor of folks that didn't put in all time, getting those benefits.
I am on Long Island, NY., and we shop at the commissary and PX on a regular basis. Almost everything I have price compared is cheaper at Mitchel Field.
In addition, I find it comforting, to see a few members wearing the uniform, and some continuity from my active duty, and guard time.
I don't think I want any more "unnecessary" folks wandering around the base, either. Logistically, a headache.
I am on Long Island, NY., and we shop at the commissary and PX on a regular basis. Almost everything I have price compared is cheaper at Mitchel Field.
In addition, I find it comforting, to see a few members wearing the uniform, and some continuity from my active duty, and guard time.
I don't think I want any more "unnecessary" folks wandering around the base, either. Logistically, a headache.
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With the exception of cheaper liquor and possibly cigarettes, I do not see having PX / Commissary as a benefit. I mean price wise, it is cheaper for me to shop locally or through online stores even with the sales tax. I am retire now and the closest base with such facilities is about 170 miles away.
To answer your question though, I have to say no. I mean they are convenient to actively serving service members and they ought to remain that way.
To answer your question though, I have to say no. I mean they are convenient to actively serving service members and they ought to remain that way.
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MSgt (Join to see)
If you haven't served 20 and retired I would say no. But I wouldn't be against 4 to 15 having access to the Exchange on line.
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SFC Steven Borders
I would say yes. Only because the commissary is way cheaper than buying from say Safeway, Food Lion etc... We see a huge difference in the amount of food we versus price. I could care less about the PX because the prices are always high there. And unless you are buying something big you really don't save that much.
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