For anyone who served honorably, but does not have a retired ID card, this will prove your veteran status to get discounts from various places. Much easier than carrying your DD-214.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/43...out-application-process-new-veterans-id-card/
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/43...out-application-process-new-veterans-id-card/
VA has announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service.
This has been mandated through legislation since 2015 to honor Veterans, and today’s rollout of the ID card fulfills that overdue promise.