There is a bill (H.R.1292) that would allow Veterans receiving 60% or more access to the Exchange and Commissary. Would you support it?

SGT C Mendez — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:50:12 -0400

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1292/text

Text - H.R.1292 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store...

Text for H.R.1292 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jul 15 at 2016 12:53 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:53:03 -0400

Sure I would, though its a mostly hollow gesture i'd think as neither of those two things are an economical savings.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 15 at 2016 1:05 PM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:05:05 -0400

Only if that veteran is medically retired, otherwise no. Those benefits are rightly reserved for retired veterans.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jul 15 at 2016 1:14 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:14:40 -0400

Typical. Authorize something with no provision to expand the service so the lines get ever longer. Also no provision to bump up resources for base access, different CAC card?, who knows. Always a shallow political stunt with no real effort to do something meaningful to fix the VA. I'm tired of the window dressing crapola in DC.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jul 15 at 2016 1:19 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:19:54 -0400

Yes, but Kroger is cheaper. Quit using the commissary years ago.

Response by SSgt Ryan Sylvester made Jul 15 at 2016 1:52 PM

SSgt Ryan Sylvester — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:52:10 -0400

Yeah, I'm good without it. The drive to the local base is about an hour, and I do most of my shopping online anyway. I wouldn't mind replacing some of my lost Air Force civilian wear, though... but I can just hit up the local surplus shop if I really want to.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Jul 15 at 2016 2:16 PM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:16:54 -0400

Why would they want to? Prices at AAFES and the Commissary are outrageous. Only time I shop the PX is for "Big Ticket" items and sometimes not even then. The local grocery stores are much more affordable for us than the Commissary. I've learned over the years I don't have to have "Name Brand" everything.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2016 2:29 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:29:46 -0400

All vets now have access to online exchange shopping. As SSG Ryan R says, the PX doesn't save you much even with the sales tax savings. With Amazon you can get much better deals. Commissary saves a bit, but stores like Foodmax in California are comparable. There is no question that all our vets especially disabled vets deserve a lot more than what they get; the only thing i might examine here is the hassle of more crowds and maybe need to hire more clerks at the stores and perhaps more security at the base gates, for what is only a hollow, marginal benefit.

Response by Sgt Christopher Wenzel made Jul 15 at 2016 2:44 PM

Sgt Christopher Wenzel — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:44:40 -0400

Hell yeah! It would be nice to go to the Commissary again...

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Jul 15 at 2016 2:46 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:46:02 -0400

This would somehow diminish the value of Exchange and Commissary privileges that those vets who hung in there and actually retired have, in my mind. I agree with all the comments that the value of these privileges is probably not worth the bureaucracy that would be needed to establish it. I rarely use the Exchange or Commissary but when I do it is because I am on base for medical appointments. Perhaps authorizing this group access to the military healthcare system would be of more value to them.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2016 2:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:57:11 -0400

SGT C Mendezl I already have an I.D. which allows me in any commissary in the USA. I received it 16 years ago after my 100% disability.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2016 3:04 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:04:38 -0400

Used to be a good deal to go to the commissary out at Ellington AFB. It's not now. Overpriced everything. When I was a kid I would go bowling, and buy cokes and candy at the commissary. My dad worked at the post office before he got out of the Army. My privilege card is pretty much useless. All the discount stores are a lot cheaper, and I like the 10% discount at some stores.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 15 at 2016 4:58 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:58:24 -0400

Yes!

Response by SSgt Clare May made Jul 15 at 2016 5:49 PM

SSgt Clare May — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:49:57 -0400

I would support any Honorably discharged veteran be permitted access. More shoppers... means better competition and possibly lower prices.

Response by CW4 Angel C. made Jul 15 at 2016 6:02 PM

CW4 Angel C. — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:02:22 -0400

I would allow ALL VETERANS with an HONORABLE DISCHARGE!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2016 10:33 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:33:11 -0400

God yes

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Jul 15 at 2016 11:40 PM

TSgt Joe C. — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 23:40:02 -0400

Absolutely!

Response by LCpl Hilton Hoskins made Jul 17 at 2016 11:45 PM

LCpl Hilton Hoskins — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 23:45:19 -0400

I know I would.

Response by SSG Eric M Hersh made May 26 at 2017 4:33 AM

SSG Eric M Hersh — Fri, 26 May 2017 04:33:32 -0400

I live about 30 minutes from the px and commersery I hate it because everything is so much more then wall mart. so u don t pay sales tax big deal I looked at a simple frying pan in tj max it was 10 dollars and the px it was 34.95. remember the px is not ruined by the gov its a private concern also the calf is the same thing u can go to Burger King and eat like a king for less money a small drink is 1.75 the dish of the day is any were from 5 to 10 dollars. I just do not understand when I was in the army I bought a seiko watch for 25 dollars smokes were 200 a carton plus with jump and sp forces py I made 499 a month which was minus wife that is what the military is about getting. people for get they Make there money when they retire after getting 20 years of life missing kids birthday anniversary, graduations family things reunions etc. and usually a bitter attitude to the world and no one like them its up to u to have it fixed????4th shops gp apo 96307

Response by PO1 Sioban Mason made Feb 15 at 2018 3:15 AM

PO1 Sioban Mason — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 03:15:47 -0500

Yes

Response by SGT John Moloney made Nov 9 at 2019 2:04 PM

SGT John Moloney — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 14:04:29 -0500

I would support it but it should give access to all veterans.

Response by Kane Krueger made Nov 10 at 2019 2:02 PM

Kane Krueger — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:02:29 -0500

I feel all veterans regardless of their % should have access post separation.

Response by SGT Sharon Olden made Jun 28 at 2021 6:07 PM

SGT Sharon Olden — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:07:17 -0400

Of Course!