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YvesCH 01-26-2019 01:21 PM

Thats nice but unfortunately I served in the wrong country :)

But I was once in Hawaii and rented a Cessna and they even gave me the Veteran discount despite the fact that I served for Switzerland (and yes I told them)..

RV-4 01-26-2019 08:51 PM

Veteran Discount
 
''A shame it doesn?t apply in Canada.''

Well since ACS now have a store in Canada I don't see why they wouldn't apply the same discount to Canadians in all due respect..:cool:

I will try to find out on my return from the land of the rising sun..:-)

Bruno

RV-4 01-28-2019 01:06 PM

ACS MILITARY DISCOUNT
 
Update;

For Canadians Veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces,

I just send an e-mail to AC Spruce regarding their Military Discounts so I should get a reply fairly soon..

The girl I talked to said she couldn't think of a reason why we couldn't be includee..

Stand By for new Atis Message..

Bruno

Toobuilder 01-28-2019 01:40 PM

" To qualify for the military discount, the customer must be active or retired from...."


I understand what ACS means, but taking the above literally, I, like scores of other Vets do not qualify. I did 10 years in the USAF and was discharged honorably, but I did not "retire". Many merchants that offer military discounts seem to think that all vets have an ID card once discharged - Those who separated before retirement typically don't.

Wunderon 01-28-2019 11:30 PM

separated USN, sent them my DD-214, they were satisfied

Rich Pulman 01-29-2019 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RV-4 (Post 1320331)
Update;

For Canadians Veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces,

I just send an e-mail to AC Spruce regarding their Military Discounts so I should get a reply fairly soon..

The girl I talked to said she couldn't think of a reason why we couldn't be includee..

Stand By for new Atis Message..

Bruno

Hi Bruno,

I send a note of enquiry to ACS Canada and they said the discount did not apply in Canada. No explanation why not. If you?re able to work some magic and have that policy amended, I?m sure it would be greatly appreciated by those of us here who have served our nation.

Richard

RV-4 01-31-2019 09:23 PM

ACS MILITARY DISCOUNT
 
Hi Richard

Well good to know but here's what I received from a Janette Barber ( Marketing Coordinator) and in my e-mail I specified that I was a Retired RCAF member but she probably still thought that I was a US Citizen..
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Greetings,
Thank you for your interest in our military discount program. We require
proof of your service to the military in order to code your account for the
discount program.
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I'll follow thru with my request and see if I get anywhere...will report back if succesful.

Cheers

Bruno

MadihaJamal 10-28-2019 11:22 PM

You will find military discounts from almost all the travel agencies and airfare booking sites. VRBO also offers a 15% discount and special rates on booking to military members and veterans.

D Weisgerber 10-29-2019 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acam37 (Post 1312030)
Lowes offers a military/veteran discount as well. You register online and they have a way of verifying eligibility. There must be a database these companies can access to see if you have actually served.

I got this discount from Lowes, and Verizon they just needed a copy of my DD214, I just covered the Social Security Number on it. When I was in the Army my Social Security Number was my serial number.
I'm going to contact ACS and see if this is OK.

DaleB 10-29-2019 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D Weisgerber (Post 1382802)
I got this discount from Lowes, and Verizon they just needed a copy of my DD214, I just covered the Social Security Number on it. When I was in the Army my Social Security Number was my serial number.
I'm going to contact ACS and see if this is OK.

That's what I sent them... 1984 vintage DD214 with my SSN blocked out.


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