Veterans camp sites

cdlaine wrote:
So folks, help me out...

I retired in 2006 (28 years), and have a DD Form 2 ,
annotated as expiration date.."Indef". Retired. I am
unfamiliar with the "Veterans card"... is it something
I should obtain ? When did this come about ? I have never
had a problem gaining access to Commis./Bx-PX/ MWR services/
Champus/Tricare/United Health/Delta Dental/AAFEES etc. ...

I don't recall outprocessing mentioning a "Veterans card".

Thanks,

Charles

If you use the services of a VA medical facility,you will get a
"Veterans card". It's an ID card for those that use the VA medical
services. And you don't really need one,once you are "in the system",
when you tell them your name and last 4,you are in. (Some facilities may insist on seeing the card.
More info is given in the previous posts
Ed
USAF Retired
1956-1976

Thanks Ed...

I thought the VA only needed the DD214... better go get
the "Veterans Card" ...never know when I might need the VA.
Thanks.

Charles

Registering with the VA does not necessarily get you use of military recreational facilities. If you are eligible, you will likely be carrying a DD Form 2 ID Card, rather than a document from the VA.

Some recreational facilities are limited to the same groups eligible for commissary, exchange and medical care privileges (that would be military hospital and TriCare, not VA). Others are open to a larger audience, some even to the public at large. This is at the facility commander's discretion. Rules are often different for different recreational facilities, the golf course for example may be more open than a family campground, while the auto shop could be more limited. It somewhat depends on funding and fee structures, there are rules attached to some sources of funding.

Not all of the recreational facilities are on base. Campgrounds and marinas, particularly, might be on a separate property some distance from any base, like the Lake Texoma FamCamp serving military personnel at bases in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma.

The Military site tells you who is allowed to stay.
Generally Retired, DAV, of course Active which have priority, DOD etc.
Several that are operated for MWR outside the gates allow some Civilians. Too many for me to cite.
Generally need the blue care Retired or Brown card Disabled or spouse, family etc on MWR campgrounds or be their guests.