All Military Veterans can shop AAFES and/or Navy Exchange starting on Nov 11, 2017
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.... AND their dependents it appears. Wonder how this will work.
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Its about damn time.
But then I read this:
"any profits after operating costs are either returned to the services’ morale, welfare and recreation programs, or used for construction and other...
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Thread created 01-19-2017 by Rigelraz
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They use the DEERS system to validate users. If you have medical benefits, then you were in the DEERS systems.
FYI: Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
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Thread created 01-19-2017 by Rigelraz
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You still can't "go" to the nex...you can shop online at the nex.
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Most people here use it to buy imported food, candies, and liquor.
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There prices are almost always more expensive than the same item elsewhere...but they do price match.
http://www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/price-match/
I've never tried to price match online,...
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How about these assholes opening it up to the general public
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finally, I was wondering why honorably discharged vets aren't allowed to go to nex
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I am 100% service connected disabled P&T and hence also have a DOD card. I never have used on base shopping except for the commissary which is great. I do use the MWR camping sites around the...
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Thread created 01-19-2017 by Rigelraz
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Sometimes there are good deals on Black Friday. Adding to that deal is there is no sales tax.
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Twenty-three year officer's wife here and you are spot on. I never shop at the Navy Exchange because of how expensive they are.
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I had a Black Friday TV that was defective when delivered. First, they erroneously told me to take it to the nearest B&M Exchange (which refused to accept it), and then they nonchalantly told me...
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Its crap but not always. Yes thier product is expensive compare to other stores but they do have some deals. They sell Bose/apple products 20~30% cheaper and no tax(its their everyday price) . I got...
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affess is crap and hope amazon puts them out of business as well!
avoid this crap store at all costs
The government employees will overwhelmed by returns from veterans using the online...
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That's only through ITT and it's only for active and retired.
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"Troop ID" stuff?
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Veterans are only allowed to buy online, at least for now. They verify your status before you can order.
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Honorably discharged veterans may make online exchange purchases for
themselves and their dependents
I should add that online military exchange shopping privileges doesn't allow you to purchase...
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don't forget no sales tax. :)
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I wonder how they are going to make that distinction at the gate of the installations. I might be wrong, but I do not believe there is currently any "VETERAN" identifier on any of the ID cards being...
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I do believe that all veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system already had access to this thru Veterans canteen? When I enrolled I remember having to supply my ID number.
So sounds like this...
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Shopping AAFES has always been kind of, "Hit or Miss," nothing in between, IMHO. I have purchased some deals at AAFES, which could not be reproduced ANYWHERE, even years later! However, that's the...
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True. Their main draw has always been their tax free items.
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This has nothing to do with Trump, it's because the AAFES stores are not doing well and they need to get more business. But here's the problem...they carry expensive name brands to cater to higher...
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I ordered an iPad 4 Mini 32GB on Black Friday for $249--a fantastic deal; however, as I type here on 20 January I still have not received it (although it is due today). It was stuck at the...
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I wonder if you can buy Disneyland tickets on the online exchange?
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I agree they shouldn't open to the general public. But would be nice if they opened them to dod civilian employees.
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Amen!!
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Honorably discharged veterans may make online exchange purchases for
themselves and their dependents, but these online exchange shopping
privileges do not extend directly to those dependents.
If...
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True, they do have that going for them but when items are overpriced to start with, sometimes it still doesn't matter...
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"Veterans authorized online exchange shopping privileges by this
memorandum are not authorized either to receive a DoD identification card or
to gain access to DoD installations and other DoD...
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AAFES has been largely worthless for the past 12-18 months since they stopped providing coupon codes. The only deals they give anymore is if you use the STAR card, total crap. I haven't bought...
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Commissary and the PX/NEX were always considered a benefit for being active duty/retired. When it comes to the PX/NEX though, Amazon and other deals posted on SD are a far better value, let alone...
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.....wat.
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I don't really think AAFES is designed to compete with outside retailers as they cant. Mostly only for Military personnel on base who may not have access to transportation. It's saved my sanity when...
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True.
Especially for trainees that are not allowed to have their car in the base.
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There's my answer! Thanks!
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Going in with DD214 blanket?
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Sweet... one of the things I miss about mil days- especially in Germany. Wonder if we can buy items sold in locations overseas?
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