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Re: TSA Not accepting New Retired ID's as Valid for Boarding Domestic Flights (RANT!)

Perhaps it was a misinterpretation by a TSA employee. I've always used my retired mil ID card for domestic air travel - sometimes gets me perks like pre-security check or seat upgrades. Today I am sitting at JFK in New York waiting to board a flight to Norfolk. After reading this note earlier, I used my blue Retired Navy ID and got the though security. I then asked the TSA rep if there was a change. He said no, he always accepts mil ID with photos - active, reserve or retired.

Re: TSA Not accepting New Retired ID's as Valid for Boarding Domestic Flights (RANT!)

I think it really boils down to circumstances and just with whom you are dealing. I was trying to get into Canada recently for fishing, and they refused my retired ID. The gal at the window said that she wanted a "real" ID, like a DL or passport. An idiot, but "in charge" so in order to catch fish, I complied. As vets, we know that not all poor "orders" are evil or with ill intent; some are the result of ignorance, lack of experience or just poor judgment. As I age, I try not to let things like this ruin my day...

Re: TSA Not accepting New Retired ID's as Valid for Boarding Domestic Flights (RANT!)

It falls into the same boat as companies not accepting a state Drivers license as a valid Vet id. Doesn't matter that the state has vetted you & said so on the DL, the companies want a VA Vet ID/Active Duty ID/Retired ID. I am talking about Home Depot & Loews, and then there is JoAnn's & the people there being clueless.
Gotta love civilians. . . . or do I?
A Happy King Kamehameha Day tomorrow.

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