Will my Wife be allowed to go on any base in CONUS with her expired dependent ID card in order to get a new one?

2017-03-25T21:38:53-04:00

My Wife and I live in Canada. She wants to visit Montana and wonders if She needs me there to let her in the base to get her ID card updated . She is listed on my Army SGLI and emergency information. Will the USAF or any base have an issue with this? We live about 12 hours north of Malmstrom AFB, Montana.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Mar 25 at 2017 9:45 PM

2017-03-25T21:45:39-04:00

Call ahead to the FSS or whatever you guys call it. As long as she has it and makes an appointment they can escorted her if need be. Should be able to do it at any base regardless of affiliation. We do retirees, army, navy, etc.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2017 10:00 PM

2017-03-25T22:00:47-04:00

Sir most bases are putting pass and ID stations art the front gate, so if she is in system they will do it right there and if needed to go into the base they should give her a pass to get to on base PSD (Personnel Support Det) what ever the Airforce calls it. I would do as the Capt stated and call a head.

Response by SFC George Smith made Mar 26 at 2017 12:53 AM

2017-03-26T00:53:35-04:00

If she Already has a card she should be able to get Updated at any Military base or State National Guard HQ...

Response by TSgt David L. made Mar 26 at 2017 2:46 AM

2017-03-26T02:46:15-04:00

LTC Private RallyPoint Member, I retired from Malmstrom and still live in Great Falls. We would be happy to drive her on base and get her to the right place. I'm pretty sure that if she is in DEERS there won't be a problem. If I can do anything please let me know. PM me if you need to give me some heads up.

Response by SSG Jessica Bautista made Mar 26 at 2017 8:23 AM

2017-03-26T08:23:16-04:00

Might want to check with the actual office. Soldiers often forget to update their status after divorce, so though she's on DEERS, she may still need you there to verify the information is correct. 3 years after my first divorce, I was still listed in my ex's DEERS as a spouse.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Mar 27 at 2017 3:59 AM

2017-03-27T03:59:05-04:00

Wanted to say, thanks for the photo, it gave me a good laugh had to cut and paste and share with my Veteran network. :)

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 13 at 2017 9:12 PM

2017-07-13T21:12:28-04:00

Thanks LTC Private RallyPoint Member. I realize I am responding late to this. Coincidentally our friend TSgt Joe C. is on his way to his assignment at Malmstrom AFB, Montana.

Response by Alychia Copperwheat McKnight made Jan 13 at 2018 1:13 PM

2018-01-13T13:13:10-05:00

Yes, she just needs to let the gate guard know that’s shes doing that if they ask, most times they won’t.