VFW Department of Michigan

Base/ Post PX & Commissary

JG - 1/15/2020

How to Gain Access to VA Base/ Post PX &

Commissary Procedures

Veterans eligible solely under this act who are eligible to obtain a Veteran Health Identification Card muse use this credential for in-person installation and privilege access. The card MUST display the Veteran’s eligibility status

(i.e., Purple Heart, Former Prisoner of War (POW), or Service Connected).

1. Go to Visitor Center/ Pass and Registration Office (Outside of Gate).

2. Must have recent VA ID Card with Expiration Date & Bar Code at the bottom of ID.

3. Bring the following list of documents to Visitor Center/ Pass and Registration Office:

• Social Security Card or Federal documents with SSN (DD214, W2, Tax paperwork);

• Valid Driver’s License;

• Vehicle Registration; and

• Proof of Insurance.

4. If you bring a spouse and/or friend on base with you they will need to bring:

• Social Security Card or Federal documents with SSN (W2, Tax paperwork) and

• Valid Driver’s License.

Once all documents are collected and verified, you should be able to access the base the same day(not guaranteed).

For more information, contact:

• Visitor's Center/Pass and Registration Office Phone: 586-239-6849

• 127th Wing Website: https://www.127wg.ang.af.mil/

• Visitor's Center/Pass and Registration Office Hours:

Mon0800 - 1500

Tue0730 – 1500

Wed0730 - 1500

Thu0730 - 1500

Fri0730 - 1500

Sat0730 - 1500

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Any Post that is in need of these funds, please start your application process now. Do not wait until the last date. The program start date is October 1st 2020. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Derek Blumke Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 11:48 AM To: Derek Blumke Subject: VFW HQ LAUNCHES EMERGENCY POST GRANT PROGRAM Comrades and District Commanders, VFW National Headquarters is launching an emergency financial grant program for posts impacted by Covid-19. The program is titled the "Post Program Relief Grants, or PPRG". Please share to all Posts! These grants are targeted for Posts who own or lease properties, but we'd like to share this as widely as possible. If Posts are in need of these funds they should get their applications started and ready for submission. As you'll read below, the program formally launches on October 1st, but it states that Posts can begin their applications now. If you have any questions, the contact information for Jason Couch at VFW HQ is listed below. Sincerely, -Derek -- Derek Blumke State Adjutant & Quartermaster Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan o: 517-485-9456 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To all VFW State Departments Commanders, Senior Vice Commanders, Junior Vice Commanders, Adjutants and Quartermasters, The VFW Foundation is shifting its grant making focus for the 2021 fiscal year to provide urgently needed financial relief to VFW Posts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant (PPRG) is an opportunity for VFW Posts that own or lease their buildings to receive up to $2,500 in support toward expenses such as mortgage/rent, utility bills and property taxes. Posts will need to meet certain requirements to be eligible to receive funding from this program. PPRG applications will be accepted beginning 10/1/2020

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