It's unlikely he can even get on a base.
Here's the skinny on Vet ID cards. https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/
I just got the Veteran brand added to my DL last time, just had to show my DD214, which I pulled from my cloud storage via my phone standing at the counter. YMMV.
HD is entirely store dependant. My local HD now offers to match Lowes everyday 10% Vet discount. They only started doing that in the last year or so, I believe they were catching a lot of flak. None of the discounts generally apply to any sale items and certain exempted products. I prefer Lowes in general anyway, I just give my phone number (as can my wife or son) and a plus is they have Vet parking up front as well. They do often ask for ID because people are trying to game their generosity by having 7th cousins, etc. - relatives that do not live in the household - use the discount.
My local beverage store changed ownership and also gives me 10% on any non-sale item.
I don't expect the discounts or go out of my way to get them everywhere, but appreciate them when offered, and if it will save me a significant amount, I ask.
I sent OP a pm. I misunderstood and though it was a retired ID card he was talking about. My bad.
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