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| Benefit | Gray Area(Retired, not yet receiving retired pay) | Retiree(At least age 60 and receiving retired pay) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification | |||
| ID Card | Member: DD 2 (RES) | Member: DD2 (RET) | Obtain the DD 2 (RES) and DD 1173-1 at any reserve component ID card-issuing facility with a copy of 20 year letter and transfer or separation orders. Obtain the DD 2 (RET) and the DD 1173 at any ID card-issuing facility with a copy of retirement orders. |
| Shopping Facilities | |||
| Facilities Exchanges | YES | YES | |
| Commissary | YES (UNLIMITED) | YES (UNLIMITED) | |
| Shoppettes | YES | YES | |
| Service Station | YES | YES | Gasoline coupons are not available OCONUS |
| Beverage Stores | YES | YES | |
| Recreation Facilities | |||
| Physical Fitness Center | YES | YES | |
| Lodging | YES | YES | Military lodging is available on a limited basis. Space-A is first come, first served. Armed Forces recreation centers (AFRC) Lodging is available to all ID card holders. Guest houses are available on a limited basis. |
| Theater | YES | YES | |
| Rec Center | YES | YES | |
| Officer/NCO/ENL Club | YES | YES | |
| Bowling Alleys | YES | YES | |
| Libraries | YES | YES | |
| MWR Facilities | YES | YES | |
| Services | |||
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning | YES | YES | |
| Barber/Beauty Shop | YES | YES | |
| Check Cashing | YES | YES | |
| SATO Travel | YES | YES | |
| Legal Assistance | YES | YES | |
| Survivor Assistance | YES | YES | |
| Casualty Assistance | YES | YES | |
| Family Services | YES | YES | |
| Medical Benefits | |||
| Medical Facilities | Member: NO, except on ADT or AD Family Members: NO |
Member: YES Family Members: YES |
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| Tricare | Member: NO Family Members: NO |
Member: YES Until Age 65 Family Members: YES Until Age 65 |
Eligibility for Tricare for life begins at age 65. |
| Travel | |||
| Space-A Travel | Member: YES, CONUS Only Family Members: NO |
Member: YES Family Members: YES, OCONUS Only |
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| Insurance and Additional Benefits | |||
| VA Benefits | YES, If Vet | YES | |
| Service-Members Group Life INS (SGLI) | NO | NO | There are exceptions based on reserve status. Visit the VA Webpage for details. |
| Veterans Group Life INS (VGLI) | YES, If eligible and requested | YES, If eligible and requested | There are exceptions based on reserve status. Visit the VA Webpage for details. |
| State Benefits | See State Representative | See State Representative | |
| Long Term Care Insurance | YES, If eligible and requested | YES, If eligible and requested | Visit www.ltcfeds.com for more information |