[600th Photo Sq]

Look to all you clowns who don't get it...two weeks on Pot's and Pan 's @the Mess Hall or "Dinning Facility..or better still at the Grease Pit..or even better two weeks on the "" Weed Wacker " .. Stop Whining... For me call the mess Sgt. put em on the grease pit for two weeks...end of whining.... It was always down to the " Easy Way " or the " Hard Way "..for some obviously ya gotta shake your head .

[vorage]

There seems to be a lot of confusion about what does and doesn't qualify here, so I went to their website. They are not bad guys; their policy is very clear. There are certain holidays where they "honor all veterans" and a DD214 is accepted, but the rest of the year there are more narrow qualifications. This explains everything very clearly.

Thank you to Lowe's for their decision to support the US Military.

Here is their statement:

Military Discount

Lowe's established the 10% Military Discount to support the men and women who are currently serving our country in the Armed Services1 and to honor Retired Veterans and VA Recipients.2 This 10% discount is also extended to the immediate family3 of those who are currently serving, Retired Veterans, or VA Recipients.

To qualify for the Everyday 10% Military Discount, you must:

Be currently serving in, or retired from, a qualifying branch of the Armed Services, or be the immediate family member of someone who is and have a valid military ID Card.

Or:

Be a veteran who receives VA benefits and have a valid Veteran Identification Card (VIC).

We honor all Veterans on three specific holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. During these three holiday weekends, we extend the discount to all veterans who served honorably and who present a valid Form DD214 or other proof of service. The Lowe’s Military Discount is extended to the Veteran community on these three holidays only.

The Military Discount must be used on personal purchases only and cannot be used for Lowes.com purchases, previous sales, or the purchase of gift cards or services including product installations. It cannot be combined with the Lowe’s Price Guarantee, or promotions such as "Spend and Get," "New Mover," "Project Starter," "Your Choice," or discounts such as Quote Support Program (QSP) quotes.
•1 Armed Services — US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, or the National Guard and who are in active, reserve, or retired status.
•2 Retired Veterans and VA Recipients — Veterans who have retired after 20 years of service and/or those who receive VA Benefits
•3 Immediate Family — Spouses and/or dependent children (up to 18 years old.)

[lenny vee]

I think you asked the wrong person.even though I use my retired ID card, DD214 should satisfy the requirement if it says "type of service honorable."

[outlaw]

How does one attain 150% disability status?

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by royr

Lowe's advertises that it gives veterans a 10% discount. This is a false statement.
They will not accept a DD-214 as proof of service. They say that they only accept a Department of Veterans Affairs health ID card.
If you are a veteran, you cannot get a VA ID card if you don't have some service related disability or if you have too much income.
This discriminates against veterans who managed to do well enough with their lives after serving our country to have some financial security.
Any of us who served should not be discriminated against.

Lowes, Home Depot or any company has the right to grant PRIVLAGES to anyone they wish. They get to establish the rules that these PRIVLAGES will be granted.

Just like some companies say a senior discount starts at age (50). Others at age (55). Some business offer discounts to women only on Wednesdays. If you owned a business you might offer different discounts. People under a senior discount age limit do not complain, so you need to move on.

IF you have a complaint with the VA and their procedures and policies then contact your government rep and and ask for a change to the policy.

Also,

IF you do not agree with someones policies, Do not shop there! MOVE ON!

[Miles42]

This thread has turned nasty time to lock it.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by yabbadu

Lowes, Home Depot or any company has the right to grant PRIVLAGES to anyone they wish. They get to establish the rules that these PRIVLAGES will be granted.

Just like some companies say a senior discount starts at age (50). Others at age (55). Some business offer discounts to women only on Wednesdays. If you owned a business you might offer different discounts. People under a senior discount age limit do not complain, so you need to move on.

IF you have a complaint with the VA and their procedures and policies then contact your government rep and and ask for a change to the policy.

Also,

IF you do not agree with someones policies, Do not shop there! MOVE ON!

Your thoughts are hard for some to understand, especially the whiners and conspiracy theorists.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by vorage

There seems to be a lot of confusion about what does and doesn't qualify here, so I went to their website. They are not bad guys; their policy is very clear. There are certain holidays where they "honor all veterans" and a DD214 is accepted, but the rest of the year there are more narrow qualifications. This explains everything very clearly.

Thank you to Lowe's for their decision to support the US Military.

Here is their statement:

Military Discount

Lowe's established the 10% Military Discount to support the men and women who are currently serving our country in the Armed Services1 and to honor Retired Veterans and VA Recipients.2 This 10% discount is also extended to the immediate family3 of those who are currently serving, Retired Veterans, or VA Recipients.

To qualify for the Everyday 10% Military Discount, you must:

Be currently serving in, or retired from, a qualifying branch of the Armed Services, or be the immediate family member of someone who is and have a valid military ID Card.

Or:

Be a veteran who receives VA benefits and have a valid Veteran Identification Card (VIC).

We honor all Veterans on three specific holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. During these three holiday weekends, we extend the discount to all veterans who served honorably and who present a valid Form DD214 or other proof of service. The Lowe’s Military Discount is extended to the Veteran community on these three holidays only.

The Military Discount must be used on personal purchases only and cannot be used for Lowes.com purchases, previous sales, or the purchase of gift cards or services including product installations. It cannot be combined with the Lowe’s Price Guarantee, or promotions such as "Spend and Get," "New Mover," "Project Starter," "Your Choice," or discounts such as Quote Support Program (QSP) quotes.
•1 Armed Services — US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, or the National Guard and who are in active, reserve, or retired status.
•2 Retired Veterans and VA Recipients — Veterans who have retired after 20 years of service and/or those who receive VA Benefits
•3 Immediate Family — Spouses and/or dependent children (up to 18 years old.)

E
Clear not ambiguous and quite well thought out policy. Buy the way, ACE on 466 has just recently adopted a similar policy.

[Walt.]

My how times have changed. How long ago were we all saying that serving in the military was just a partial payback for living in the USA... an honor to serve and the least we could do. So we went, did our best, and most of us came home to resume our lives.
A number of years passed and along with the rest of the country a lot of veterans have joined the gimme bunch. Suddenly the guy who spent 2 years moaning and bitching at Ft. Dix thinks he was Audie Murphy and George Patton rolled into one... and should be honored accordingly. Fifty years later they feel they deserve a 10% discount on a lawn mower!
I think Lowe's is quite generous. But... to keep things "fair" perhaps Lowe's should stop the discount altogether. (that last sentence is sarcasm in case anyone is confused).

[WOODDA]

States like Texas and Missouri, probably many others I know for sure those two do, gladly accepts DD-214 and when they see you were serving during Viet Nam they really tell you how much they appreciate you. Here, Lowes has simply decided there are too many of us so the created a policy to eliminate most of us. But that is business, so we have no choice but live with it.

[Challenger]

As usual, "No good deed goes unpunished". Thanks to Lowes and H D for a great gesture.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by WOODDA

States like Texas and Missouri, probably many others I know for sure those two do, gladly accepts DD-214 and when they see you were serving during Viet Nam they really tell you how much they appreciate you. Here, Lowes has simply decided there are too many of us so the created a policy to eliminate most of us. But that is business, so we have no choice but live with it.

Wish there was a smaller version of the dd214 to carry and present. Until I got my va card they would ask for proof. Rarely had it with me.

[cuzg8tor]

Really appreciate the discount from Lowe's and Home Depot. Thanks. FYI, unlike Lowe's, Home Depot will charge you a 10% restocking fee if you need to return something.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by cuzg8tor

Really appreciate the discount from Lowe's and Home Depot. Thanks. FYI, unlike Lowe's, Home Depot will charge you a 10% restocking fee if you need to return something.

Seriously ? If they operated like that in NY it wouldn't stay open. Thanks for the heads up !
Best Buy tried that when they opened their first stores in NY 20 years ago, it lasted for 4 months. The word spread and they changed the policy.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by cuzg8tor

Really appreciate the discount from Lowe's and Home Depot. Thanks. FYI, unlike Lowe's, Home Depot will charge you a 10% restocking fee if you need to return something.

No.