Posted on Feb 24, 2017
CAPT Kevin B.
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This made our local rag out here in the sticks. It bypasses the problem of dealing with base access. However Vets without base access essentially are boosting the revenue that supports MWR activities for ADs, Retired, etc.

https://www.shopmyexchange.com/veterans
Posted in these groups: Vets Veterans DayNavy Exchange (NEX)
Edited 9 y ago
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CAPT Kevin B. Thank you for letting us know about this, as I was not aware of it. I will review the website to see if there is this might be useful.
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Good call Kevin. The attached PX ad has the website address for veterans to qualify themselves to be eligible. They can qualify now and start shopping on Veterans Day. To get started go to VetVerify.org
It is very simple, I did it myself and the entire process took about 90 seconds.
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CPT Jacob Swartout
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Thanks for sharing, we shall try it out to see how good it is. Seems fair enough for those who don't live near an installation. CAPT Kevin B.
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Vets to gain access to online Exchange use starting Veterans Day 2017. Will it be of use to you?
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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This is good news. At the very least it will give vets another online option. Jury still out on savings associated with Exchanges vs big box and online stores IMO. Locally it seems to just be saving on sales tax but I'm sure that varies by location. Still, as others have mentioned, Exchange sales help MWR services so anything that increases sales is good overall.
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CAPT Kevin B.
CAPT Kevin B.
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I expect a significant reason is the overall decline of the Exchange system as a better motivator vs. doing something for the Vets. It comes down to the money and that overrides everything.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Yup, follow the money!
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MSG Mark Million
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This sounds like a really good thing, long overdue.
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SGT David T.
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As I didn't retire, this will be one more place to shop around for things. It would be nice if I could use the physical stores too since I have base access and Redstone had some nice guns in their PX the last time I was there lol.
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SPC Erich Guenther
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Will it be of use? Depends on the prices and the service.
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CAPT Kevin B.
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Correct. You have to have actual access to get alcohol and firearms which are typically better deals. Most everything else isn't. I hit the jackpot on a Ruger SR762 when they had 15% off sale and a Scratch and Sniff coupon I hit for 35%. Walked out with that bad boy for $600 something.
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Capt Seid Waddell
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Edited 9 y ago
What great news! I will finally be able to buy boots that fit.
It is a great site!
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