Eligible vets gain 2020 base access

MERIDIAN, Miss. - Some military veterans and those enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program will soon have more access to military bases in across the country, including Naval Air Station Meridian and Columbus AFB. A new policy change for the bases for 2020 means that approved veterans can apply for authorization to shop at base commissaries and Navy Exchanges. They'll also be able to take part in morale, welfare and recreation programs. Those programs include recreational activities such as golf. Those eligible veterans include Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, or veterans with a service-related disability. Eligible veterans must bring a driver's license, veterans’ health I.D. card, proof of insurance and vehicle registration when applying at the visitor's center. (Source: Meridian Star 12/20/19) https://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=78283