Post by Cristina on Dec 6, 2010 13:34:15 GMT -8
A FEW BASIC QUESTIONS FROM SPOUSES OF THE AIRFORCE
1. I am a military spouse; what are my benefits?
As a military spouse, you will be issued an ID card which will allow you access to Army/Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) facilities (Base Exchange, Shoppette, gas station, etc.), Commissary, Services Division activities, (child care & base gym, etc.), and Clinic services.
2. What is the purpose of the Military ID Card?
As stated above, your military ID is the key to your authorization to enter a military installation and use base facilities. There are only four types of military ID cards: GREEN (Active duty member), BLUE (Retiree), RED (Reserve/Guard and family members of Reserve/Guard), and TAN (Active duty and Retiree family members). .
3. What do I do if my ID card expires while my spouse is TDY/deployed or on a remote tour of duty?
One of the sponsor's out-processing responsibilities is to check family member ID cards to ensure they won't expire while he or she is away; however, you may contact the military installation nearest you to work out a solution. If you have a copy of the orders your sponsor traveled on, you will likely be issued an ID card for the duration of his or her absence. If you do not have a copy of the orders, contact your sponsor and have him or her prepare an application and mail it to you. Once received, bring it (DD Form 1172) to the nearest installation for re-issue. Failing both of the above, you may be issued a temporary ID until the proper documentation is available.
www.militaryconnection.com/veterans/airforce-spouse-faq.html
1. I am a military spouse; what are my benefits?
As a military spouse, you will be issued an ID card which will allow you access to Army/Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) facilities (Base Exchange, Shoppette, gas station, etc.), Commissary, Services Division activities, (child care & base gym, etc.), and Clinic services.
2. What is the purpose of the Military ID Card?
As stated above, your military ID is the key to your authorization to enter a military installation and use base facilities. There are only four types of military ID cards: GREEN (Active duty member), BLUE (Retiree), RED (Reserve/Guard and family members of Reserve/Guard), and TAN (Active duty and Retiree family members). .
3. What do I do if my ID card expires while my spouse is TDY/deployed or on a remote tour of duty?
One of the sponsor's out-processing responsibilities is to check family member ID cards to ensure they won't expire while he or she is away; however, you may contact the military installation nearest you to work out a solution. If you have a copy of the orders your sponsor traveled on, you will likely be issued an ID card for the duration of his or her absence. If you do not have a copy of the orders, contact your sponsor and have him or her prepare an application and mail it to you. Once received, bring it (DD Form 1172) to the nearest installation for re-issue. Failing both of the above, you may be issued a temporary ID until the proper documentation is available.
www.militaryconnection.com/veterans/airforce-spouse-faq.html