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How to Get Your Veteran ID and Access Military Bases (2025 Guide)

  • April 14, 2025

Want to shop at the BX, hit the commissary, or enjoy base gyms and MWR perks—even after leaving active duty?
If you’re a veteran with a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for base access using a free VA-issued Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). This guide breaks down who qualifies, how to apply, and what to expect at the gate. Don’t miss out on benefits you’ve earned—learn how to unlock your access today.

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VA Rating Calculator

  • March 25, 2025

Whether you’re just starting or revisiting your claim, the VA Ratings Calculator is a valuable resource that can help you gain quick insights into your potential...

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Mil-Cents Calculator

  • February 18, 2025

Planning a smooth transition from military to civilian life? The Mil-Cents Calculator offers a quick way to see what salary you’ll need to maintain your current lifestyle. Just input your Rank/Grade, Time in Service, and duty station zip code to get an estimate that factors in base pay, BAH, BAS, taxes, and optional healthcare costs.

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  • GI bill April 18, 2025
    What did you use your GI bill on after separating? Did you try and use VRE at all? submitted by /u/Izuckfosta [link] [comments]
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  • What does disability fraud look like? April 18, 2025
    I believe everyone who serves should get every penny from the government they deserve. But is it really possible to have 100% disability and be fully able bodied, working a normal active job, and snowboarding black diamonds most weekends? Bro in my neighborhood served 4 years in a mostly desk Army job several years ago […]
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  • Intel to Dev. Engineering? April 18, 2025
    Have any officers cross-trained out of Intel and into developmental engineering or other engineering AFSCs? I have an engineering degree and will be fully committing to Intel for a while but I was curious if anyone had any experience with this transition and what that was like. submitted by /u/ImAlwaysHungree [link] [comments]
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  • How much more do aircrew personnel make compared to their ground counterparts? April 18, 2025
    Always been curious - let’s say your average young A1C-SSgt c5 or c17 loadmaster who travels a lot. Taking into account all the TDY, hazardous, flight pay etc etc how much more monthly (or yearly) are they banking than E3-E5 ranks in Mx or office jobs who just get base pay/BAS/BAH? submitted by /u/somethingonabed [link] […]
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  • Are there any “hiking style” boots that don’t push regs? April 18, 2025
    I’m just a little airman, and like to look right. But I fucking hate combat boots. Yeah let’s make a thick, heavy not breathable boot with zero ankle support (every manufacturer). The BMT basics are lead weights, my danners wore out instantly fast, my Rocky’s are designed horribly. I just want a boot that actually […]
    /u/HotShitWakeUp_Ceo

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