I was in the Army Reserves, served my time and was discharged after 8 years of service. I was wondering if I am eligible for any benefits and if I can get a military id. I have a PX near me and I would like to be able to shop there. Thanks for any info you have!
2007-04-08 16:39:29 · 8 answers · asked by Tracy L 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The only benefits you are eligible for is VA venefits. One of the postings mention medical, this is not medical care at a on-base facility, it would be at a VA hospital. There may be specific requirements even so to receive that care. The most used VA benefits would be education. Your best bet is to contact the VA. If you were a resident of a specific state the entire time you served, you may be eligible for benefits there. For example, military veterans during certain timeframes are eligible to go to any state school in Massachusetts, however you must have been a resident there during your service. You cannot just move there to take advantage of the program. Just google for the VA and contact an advisor there.
One thing to note, if you are currently in the IRR program, where you are still eligible for call-up (you should know if you are), you do receive some benefits, like being able to stay at base lodging. I have only seen one person ever using these benefits in my career. It was an individual listed on their ID as a 2LT with an indefinate red reserve ID card. They had it for at least ten years (was the ID card that was phased out about 1994), and she did not look like she would be even able to serve if she was called up.
2007-04-08 16:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Brian O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The requirements to obtain an ID card are:
1. Active military
2. USAR/NG
2. Retired military
3. Family member of active or retired military
Since you are none of the above, you don't qualify for an ID card, nor are you qualified to shop at the PX/BX or commissary.
2007-04-08 20:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by My world 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Only if you retired or are a disabled veteran eligible for an ID. ID's serve other purposed besides shopping benefits.
2007-04-08 18:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry you can not have a military ID unless you have a disability and then you can have one.
2007-04-08 17:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by Rusty Shackleford 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so, need to have twenty in and retire, may be some exceptions due to combat injuries creating a medical discharge, but I don't think so there either.
2007-04-08 16:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. You have to still be in the Reserves or a retiree.
2007-04-08 16:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you would be eligible for medical benefits, but I doubt you could get base privileges
2007-04-08 16:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no...only if you retire, or were discharded because you are disabled.....
2007-04-08 16:43:11 · answer #8 · answered by frecklegirl145 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋