I'm an Army Veteran. Am I able to get on base at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, located on Oahu HI? If so, am I able to shop at the commissary?

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Sun, 12 May 2024 22:50:38 -0400

I got out of the Army in 2011, honorable discharge. I do have a standard Veteran ID card from the VA, if that helps at all. I was just curious whether I will be able to get on base at Marine Corps Base Hawaii if I try to swing by. Would I be able to shop at any of the stores on base as well? Reason I ask is that last year, I tried to go visit a friend (O-5) on Schofield Barracks where I had also served, and I couldn't even get on base at all. Thanks in advance for any feedback here. Cheers and hope everyone is doing great this evening. <3

Response by SPC James Neidig made May 13 at 2024 1:49 AM

SPC James Neidig — Mon, 13 May 2024 01:49:25 -0400

Does Your VA Card Say You Have A Service Connected Disability ?
If So You Can Get On Base And Shop At The Exchange.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 13 at 2024 10:15 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 13 May 2024 10:15:17 -0400

Have you looked at the Website for MCB Hawaii? As long as you meet the requirements per the page you should be fine. There is also a contact number if you have questions.

https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/S-7-Security-Emergency-Management/PMO/Pass-and-ID-Center/#:~:text=On%20your%20first%20visit%20to,Health%20Identification%20Card%20(VHIC).

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2024 2:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 May 2024 14:22:34 -0400

Veterans who are eligible to obtain a Veteran Health Identification Card must use this credential for base access and to use these privileges. The card must display the veteran's eligibility status, whether that be service-connected disabled, former POW or Purple Heart recipient.

Response by SGT Scott Fowler made May 15 at 2024 5:41 PM

SGT Scott Fowler — Wed, 15 May 2024 17:41:08 -0400

So your Health ID card needs to be registered to the post/base you want to go on. I travel alot and I love going on different bases. I have to call the post ahead of time to register my ID card for temporary visits.

Response by Amn Howard Burakof made May 29 at 2024 6:31 PM

Amn Howard Burakof — Wed, 29 May 2024 18:31:24 -0400

You should be able to get on to any military base a with a valid VA card.