Armed Forces Veterans ID card

[Beverleyred]

Any ex-forces members on here, you can now apply for your Veterans ID card online at Gov.Uk. Anyone who is not I.T. Savvy, you can also request a paper application form.

 

[Juninho twinkle toes.]

Cheers. I did 22 years in the Coldstream Guards. Left 2013

 

[Lemmy_kilmister]

Got mine just after I left

 

[Beverleyred]

Got mine just after I left

Hi Lemmy, yeah, I think that is what sparked the debate a few years ago.
People leaving were being issued with vets ID cards, which upset a few (not me btw).
The armed forces pension newsletter has been advertising that the card was being rolled out to all at a date in the future, which turned out to be last weekend.
I think I’ll have the full set soon, the ID card, Defence discount card (saved shed loads with this) and the Vets railcard (great for away games)

 

[Sammysmiths]

Applied yesterday. 18 years in the RAF. Left in 2005

 

[Lemmy_kilmister]

Mines got my old official number on it

 

[Brian Marwood]

Two years in army cadets aged 14-16, I will apply for mine today.

 

[Beverleyred]

Two years in army cadets aged 14-16, I will apply for mine today.

Tigers are not allowed ID cards, they have to wear a collar with an ID disk attached

 

[Colgates_shaving_foam]

Two years in army cadets aged 14-16, I will apply for mine today.

I just use the old woggle from my days in the beavers. It opens all the doors i need it to.

 

[mercury_redstone7]

Son in law was a flight sergeant and left 2 years ago, I let him know.

 

[Norfolkred1]

Been having a few debates over this Vets ID card. I did 28 years but can someone explain to me the benefits of having one. I have a rail card and a Defence Discount Card and a member of the RBL for welfare if I require it. My Dr knows I'm a Vet, so what else!

 

[Beverleyred]

Been having a few debates over this Vets ID card. I did 28 years but can someone explain to me the benefits of having one. I have a rail card and a Defence Discount Card and a member of the RBL for welfare if I require it. My Dr knows I'm a Vet, so what else!

Each to their own I suppose mate.

 

[Norfolkred1]

Each to their own I suppose mate.

If they stuck a rail card on it or concessions for travel then yes. Looking at the overall cost of the roll out, the money could have been spent elsewhere for vets on the streets.