Veterans

GP6971

(32,980 posts) Wed Oct 19, 2022, 09:15 PM Oct 2022

Some veterans are entitled to access PX,

commissary and MWR facilities.

I posted this in Nov of 2019 and the recent VA bulletin mentioned that many veterans are unaware of it. The recent bulletin addresses commissary privileges , but it extends to PX and MWR facilities. In summary, here's who eligible;

Veterans with any service-connected disabilities documented by VA
Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients
Veterans who are former prisoners of war
Individuals assessed, approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible Veterans under VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

My original OP;

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/117910373

The recent VA Bulletin;

https://news.va.gov/109934/defense-commissary-privileges/?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=19OCT2022

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Some veterans are entitled to access PX, (Original Post) GP6971 Oct 2022 OP

Kickin' Faux pas Oct 2022 #1

Commissary makes sense qazplm135 Oct 2022 #2

The PX makes sense GP6971 Oct 2022 #3

I live in a high sales tax state qazplm135 Oct 2022 #7

Doesn't do much good James48 Oct 2022 #4

I agree. GP6971 Oct 2022 #5

All honorably discharged vets can access the military exchange system online. SeattleVet Oct 2022 #6

Faux pas

(15,364 posts)

1. Kickin'

Reply to GP6971 (Original post)

Wed Oct 19, 2022, 09:18 PM

Oct 2022

qazplm135

(7,494 posts)

2. Commissary makes sense

Reply to GP6971 (Original post)

Wed Oct 19, 2022, 09:29 PM

Oct 2022

you can definitely get some deals there...PX? I dunno.

GP6971

(32,980 posts)

3. The PX makes sense

Reply to qazplm135 (Reply #2)

Wed Oct 19, 2022, 09:37 PM

Oct 2022

if you live in high sales tax state like we do as the PX doesn't charge sales tax. They have good deals on electronics and Class Six pricing is much lower than the outside.

qazplm135

(7,494 posts)

7. I live in a high sales tax state

Reply to GP6971 (Reply #3)

Tue Oct 25, 2022, 03:46 PM

Oct 2022

the savings is still pretty minimal with the PX for me and not necessarily worth the time, gas and effort to maybe save a few bucks, emphasis on the maybe.

Now, the commissary...definite savings.

James48

(4,598 posts)

4. Doesn't do much good

Reply to GP6971 (Original post)

Wed Oct 19, 2022, 10:19 PM

Oct 2022

For those of us hundreds of miles away from the nearest PX or Commissary. I’m retired military, but eventhing closed decades ago.

GP6971

(32,980 posts)

5. I agree.

Reply to James48 (Reply #4)

Wed Oct 19, 2022, 10:43 PM

Oct 2022

We live just outside Joint Base Lewis McChord so it's convenient. But like you said, a long trip just isn't worth it.

SeattleVet

(5,589 posts)

6. All honorably discharged vets can access the military exchange system online.

Reply to GP6971 (Original post)

Thu Oct 20, 2022, 12:23 AM

Oct 2022

Same deal as in person - no sales tax. They deliver very quickly, and the prices are OK- not the best you might find, but when you factor in the free shipping with a $49 purchase and lack of sales tax it's worth it! They opened this system up in 2017, but a lot of folks still don't know about it.

I signed up and have been shopping through the Exchange for a couple of years now.

From their Authorized Patrons page:
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Veterans Privileges

Approved Veterans can shop the online exchanges, including ShopMyExchange.com! Shopping with the Exchange online gives you access to exclusive military pricing and offers, tax-free shopping and more. This is a lifelong benefit that will be extended to all who discharge honorably from service.
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You can sign up at https://www.shopmyexchange.com

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