Veteran's Day

[superbowlpats]

Not sure I saw a post about it but just wanted to take a moment to thank all that have served and those that are still serving.

[Ken Robb]

I was active duty w/US Army 1966-69 and am still in contact with several of the guys I served with. Every year at Veteran's Day and some other occasions local organizations and attractions offer special deals for ?active and retired military people and veterans with proper I.D." Well, when I was on active duty and in thr Army Reserve I had an I.D. But I am unaware of any I.d. that is issued to veterans. I have two DD 214 forms. One was issued to me as a Sergeant E-5 in the Regular Army so I could accept a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. After 26 months I got a second DD 214 when I was discharged as a First LT. to show complete records of my time of service but they are 8 1/2 x 11" sheets of paper that nobody I know carries as an I.D. Any vets in our group know more about i.d.s than I do?

[jamesdak]

Ken, here you go!

https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

[Ken Robb]

I was active duty w/US Army 1966-69 and am still in contact with several of the guys I served with. Every year at Veteran's Day and some other occasions local organizations and attractions offer special deals for ?active and retired military people and veterans with proper I.D." Well, when I was on active duty and in thr Army Reserve I had an I.D. But I am unaware of any I.d. that is issued to veterans. I have two DD 214 forms. One was issued to me as a Sergeant E-5 in the Regular Army so I could accept a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant to show complete records of my time of service but they are 8 1/2 x 11" sheets of paper that nobody I know carries as an I.D. Any vets in our group know more about i.d.s than I do?

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by jamesdak

Ken, here you go!

https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

Thanks--never heard of this program.

[Mikej]

My state DMV has a Veteran option drivers license. No cost. You do need to be registered with your states VA. It’s a nice perk.
Thanks to all who signed on the line-
Semper Fi

[gdw]

Originally Posted by Mikej

My state DMV has a Veteran option drivers license. No cost. You do need to be registered with your states VA. It’s a nice perk.
Thanks to all who signed on the line-
Semper Fi

California offers that option as well and the requirements are on the DMV's website. My state, Colorado, just requires that you bring a copy of your DD214 when renewing your license.
Thank you to all who are and have served.... and a belated Happy Birthday to our forum Jarheads.

[merckxman]

NJ has a Veteran Designation driver's license https://www.nj.gov/mvc/drivertopics/vetdesignation.htm. I use that. RA all the way!

If you are in MA the same is available https://www.mass.gov/military-and-ve...mv-information

[bigbill]

Twenty-seven years in the Navy. E-1 to O-4. My son is a Marine pilot.

[fourflys]

been retired just about 13 months now (after 30 yrs, 16 days).. still work for the Coast Guard as a civilian..

Happy Veterans Day to all of my Brothers and Sisters!!

[wc1934]

Originally Posted by merckxman

NJ has a Veteran Designation driver's license https://www.nj.gov/mvc/drivertopics/vetdesignation.htm. I use that. RA all the way!

If you are in MA the same is available https://www.mass.gov/military-and-ve...mv-information

yes - you are correct in providing above link - my veterans status does shows up on my drivers license.

The link - https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/
only allows a digital version yet you have to submit a photo - ugh! However you can print a paper version on your own - mine did nto come out looking very professional - states "choose VA" - has my picture and states "this card serves as proof of service....

[Spaghetti Legs]

Also make sure you get a veterans pass for free lifetime entry to national parks:

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/11-8-2...etime-pass.htm

[jet sanchez]

I didn’t serve but I’m very proud of my grandad who fought with the ANZAC forces in the pacific during World War Two

He went and fought and came home, he was one of the lucky ones

[572cv]

Today is a day I think of the veterans in the previous generations, and my own, particularly in the family. Democracy runs on volunteers, people who step up to serve their communities, states, and nation. Putting your life in harm's way to do that is a massive gesture of patriotism. I doff my cap to all of those who have done so.

Veterans Day started out as Armistice Day, marking the end of WW1. The signers of that document had an eye on having history remember it. They signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. No one has taken it to Eleven any better, not even Spinal Tap.

One outcome for most if not all of the combatants of WW1 has been a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Ours here in the US is at Arlington. Britain's is at Westminster, I think, and France's is at the Arc de Triomphe. The TOTUS at Arlington was dedicated on this day in 1921. Here's a picture from that day:


The guy on the right, in front of the four soldiers, holding his top hat and looking at the Chief (who is looking back at him), was my great grandfather. He was the Secretary of War, charged with putting the whole memorial and event together. He was an Annapolis grad, had served (Spanish American War! ) and had been in Congress and the Senate as well. His son, my grandfather, survived WW1. I hope it's OK to have thrown a little history into this discussion. We can learn from our pasts.

[Flinch]

Honor to all those who served! I almost miss my Army days...

There's this free tattoo offer locally, wonder if they have a Serotta Legend template???