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Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility depends on a few variables. Veterans, retired servicemembers and Active Duty in all branches of the armed forces are eligible for membership. That includes:

  • Active Duty members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Space Force
  • Delayed Entry Program (DEP) candidates 
  • DoD (Department of Defense) officer candidate/ROTC
  • DoD Reservists
  • Veterans, retirees and annuitants

Our field of membership also covers DoD civilian personnel who support our armed forces. This includes:

  • DoD civilian employees
  • U.S. Government employees assigned to DoD installations
  • DoD contractors assigned to U.S. Government installations
  • DoD civilian retirees and annuitants

Eligibility also extends to certain family members of those who meet this criteria. See details below or for more information, visit our Membership Eligibility page.

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