The Benefits
of being a American Legion Member

At Woodstock Post 1026 benefits are;
Hoffman Car WashFor
the 5th consecutive year Hoffman Car Wash is inviting all active duty
and former members of the military to have their vehicle (or vehicles)
washed free of charge on Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 11th.
If you are not a veteran or in the military, we are asking that you put
the word out to all of the veterans with whom you may have contact to
let them know about our offer.
KINGSTON
– Ulster County is joining the ranks of Rockland, Orange, Putnam and
others in offering veterans a discount purchasing program. The
return the F.A.V.O.R. (Find & Assist Veterans of Record)discount
program will give honorably discharged veterans the opportunity to
apply for a County-issued I.D. card which will allow them to obtain
discounts on goods and services at local participating
businesses.
Veterans who wish to apply for this
program should visit the Veterans’ Service Agency located at 308
Flatbush Avenue in Kingston anytime on or after October 18, 2010. They
will need to present their DD-214 discharge papers in order to qualify.
Once the proper documentation has been verified, they will go to the
County Clerk’s Office at 244 Fair Street, Kingston, on or after
November 8, 2010 to have their picture taken and receive their discount
card.
For further information about this program please
contact Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein or County Clerk Nina
Postupack at 845-340-3040 or Veterans’ Service Agency Director Terry
Breitenstein at 845-340-3190. Also visit http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/pressreleases/FAVOR%2010.19.10.pdf for more information.
More DiscountsNation wide discounts
Albany VA Medical Center
113 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 626-5000 Website
ID Cards are available at the Albany VA Medical Center located at 113
Holland Avenue in Albany. Please call (518) 626-5000 or click on the ID
card to check your eligibility. A recent 2003
law changed eligibility requirements for some Veterans regarding VA
medical services. 24 hour medical advice for enrolled
veterans,
1-888-838-7890
VA
Form 10-10EZ, "Application for Health Benefits." | 
How
do I get an Identification Card? |
The Home Depot
The
Home Depot offers a 10% discount to Active Duty, Reserves, Guard,
Retirees, or Disabled Veterans. Proof must be in the form of Military
ID or Dept. of Veterans Affairs ID (service connected disability must
be present on VA ID)
All veterans can save 10% on Memorial Day, 4th of
July and Veterans Day weekends with DD 214 at both locations.
Lowes
Lowe’s
also offers a 10% discount to Active Duty, Reserves, Guard, Retirees,
or Disabled Veterans. Proof must be in the form of Military ID, Dept.
of Veterans Affairs ID card, or other official Government form of ID.
NY State

NY State has many license
plate options available to Veterans of every branch of service and many
Campaigns. Certain plates require forms only available online. Call the
Custom Plates unit at (518)402-4838 or click on the license
plates for more information. There are many State Benefits available to Veterans. Some of these NYS benefits include: 1. EZ Pass 2. Hunting and Fishing Licenses 3. Scholarships 4. Property Tax Exemptions Please click here for all Veteran benefits and lots more information.
Member discount programs
All
veterans who serve their country are entitled to certain benefits, but
those who join The American Legion have additional ones. Legionnaires
qualify for a variety of services and special offers, ranging from
health-care aid to discounts on computers and electronics (Website)
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